Join us at noon for a live chat with Sorted's David Kneebone. Personal finance, saving money, buying a home - send in your questions.

The Serious Fraud Office has confirmed it has laid 50 charges against failed Timaru financier Allan Hubbard, but his supporters are continuing to back the beleaguered businessman.

Australia's The Trust Company Ltd has completed its $42 million acquisition of The New Zealand Guardian Trust Co from Brisbane-based life insurer, Suncorp-Metway.

The head of a major financial industry body facing criminal charges for his part in allegedly misleading investors in a failed finance company may lose his position.

Pyne Gould Corp's security trustee has agreed to lend extra millions to Timaru-based South Canterbury Finance.