Bondholders get some good news, FPIA signs top speaker, ANZ launches fund amid the gloom, UDC's new rates, Red ink all over the markets.

The founder and executive chairman of financial services group Harts Australasia, Steve Hart, faces 11 tax-related fraud offences.

Reserve Bank governor Don Brash says that the New Zealand economy remains robust, while the global situation worsens.

The sale of Harts New Zealand financial planning business has been thrown into doubt after the Australian parent company ran into more trouble.

Standard and Poors has put GIO's credit rating up to AA following AMP's decision to sell the business to Royal & SunAlliance.

Credit quality has continued to decline in the Australian and New Zealand capital markets over the first nine months of 2001.

Leading online publisher Good Returns has been recognised for its innovation.

Colonial First State name goes, Hedge Plus here today, Deutsche strengthens its position.

Retirement Commissioner Colin Blair says political parties need to clarify their superannuation objectives before they start making policy.

Mortgage broking giant Mike Pero Mortgages and local Christchurch-based broker The Mortgage King go another round in their long-running duel.

The woes continue for Harts with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission appointing a provisional liquidator to the listed financial services group.