Debt provision swells as Westpac profit falls
Westpac New Zealand is blaming the unprecedented economic downturn for a 15 per cent cut to its tax-paid profit of $202 million for the half year to March....
06 May, 2009
Rates cut to 2.5pc
The Reserve Bank has dropped official interest rates to a new low of 2.5 percent and is promising low rates at least till the end of next year....
29 April, 2009
Family Trusts – A valuable mechanism
Family Trusts - A valuable mechanism for protection...
27 April, 2009
Your Will
Review your will. Some wills include specific bequests to particular beneficiaries e.g. my house to “A” and my shares to “B”....
14 April, 2009
Lattes, movies & paying off debt
COFFEE BREAK: Workers can look forward to lower taxes after the tax thresholds are changed today, providing more money in the pocket for most people....
02 April, 2009