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'New Era' of finance adviser rules starts today
Today is being heralded as the dawn of a "new era of professionalism" for the financial services sector.
AMI reinsurance expires Thursday
AMI, Christchurch's largest residential insurer, could be uninsured as soon as Friday as officials scramble to put reinsurance in place in the event of a fourth quake.
Quakes could lead to nationwide rates rises
Rates across the country could rise due to increased insurance bills in the wake of the Christchurch quakes.
Taxpayers to cover quake damage
Taxpayers would pay most of the cost of repairing future earthquake damage to uninsured Christchurch infrastructure, a spokesman for Finance Minister Bill English says.
Christchurch rebuild on hold until shaking stops, says Fletcher CEO
The actual physical rebuild of Christchurch won't be complex but will remain frustratingly on hold until the aftershocks come to an end, says Fletcher Building CEO Jonathan Ling.
Insurance industry facing a climate of fear
Floods, hurricanes, droughts - will climate change mean more wild weather ahead? That's a risk the insurance industry is taking very seriously, reports Peter Huck.
Brownlee tight-lipped on land plan
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says up to 12,000 homes could be demolished in Christchurch, but is refusing to reveal when the city's much-awaited land reports will be revealed.