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Mary Holm: Why ring-fencing inheritances can save heartbreak later on

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Patterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probe

Craig Patterson has taken back control of Patterson Wealth, the company he founded.

Westpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgages

The rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.