Finance Minister Michael Cullen says no-one else is getting the sort of tax holiday the government is giving investors in Guinness Peat Group.

The government is to issue up to $260 billion worth of infrastructure bonds shortly.

The amount lent by mortgage brokers last year took a dip – but appears to be on the rebound again.

The government’s investment tax changes, which are due to be introduced into Parliament today, may be in for a bumpier ride than expected.

The financial services industry will not be able to deal with the stress of KiwiSaver and investment tax changes, MPs were told yesterday.

The financial services industry will not be able to deal with the stress of KiwiSaver and investment tax changes, MPs were told yesterday.

Changes to how the government taxes offshore investments are likely to gain more revenue than earlier thought, says KPMG.

High commissions for advisers and brokers to place investments with high-risk finance companies run the risk of a West Point-style scandal in New Zealand, says KPMG.

The Council of Trade Unions is poised to launch into providing its own KiwiSaver superannuation scheme.

The Council of Trade Unions is poised to launch into providing its own KiwiSaver superannuation scheme.

Proposed investment tax changes might see a slight tilting of investments in equities, says Arcus - but it may be the Australian rather than New Zealand stock market that benefits.

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is proposing some changes to the KiwiSaver Bill currently before Parliament.

The government is still sticking to its line that the investment tax changes confirmed yesterday are not designed to encourage investment in local shares.

The managed funds industry appears to have won a concession out of the government over changes to the way investments are taxed.

The government did not take up a late proposal that the KiwiSaver Bill include a direction that savers seek financial advice.