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<i>Rob Cameron:</i> Building a bridge over troubled investment waters
Many New Zealanders don't trust the finance sector - financial advisers and the companies that provide investment products.

Deposit rates on rise
A number of banks and large finance companies have made changes to deposit rates, with rates generally being pushed up.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Securities watchdog part of old boys club
Fran O'Sullivan writes that the Securities Commission won't achieve much as long as they persist with a 'limp-wristed' approach.

South Canterbury able to breathe again
South Canterbury Finance finally lodged a new prospectus yesterday, ending an eight week debenture funding drought.

Finance firms likely to know more about us
NZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.

High rating for Oxford Finance
Levin-based Oxford Finance yesterday became one of the highest-rated finance companies in New Zealand.

Reserve Bank eases back on crisis measures
The Reserve Bank has withdrawn several temporary crisis measures put in place last year to help ensure day-to-day liquidity.

ANZ National lifts mortgage rates
A raft of mortgage rate changes have been announced, affecting both the ANZ and National banks.