Selling out to a fund manager is a succession option that's becoming more and more possible for small financial planning practices.

Listed financial services company AMP reported a 40% slump in its profit for the year due to a fall in investment income, but its underlying business continues to improve.

Economist Susan St John says there is an urgent need to resolve the tax issues around super.

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Government plans to remove tax advantages enjoyed by some offshore investments.

Finance minister Michael Cullen outlines plans to tax all investments equally.

Collateral damage has forced Standard & Poors to lower Southern Cross's credit rating.

Pressure encourages one player to exit its contributory mortgage business.

The new Property Relationships Act brings with it some changes for trusts — and a number of significant opportunities.

CCH highlights the key points to the new Act

Former AMP Henderson NZ equities manager Stephen Walker is suing the company for nearly $1 million.