Wellington, Aug 7 NZPA - From March next year Tower branded general insurance will no longer be sold through ANZ National banks because the insurer said it has been making an underwriting loss on the business.

Wellington, July 31 NZPA - Bank of New Zealand chief executive Cameron Clyne has been named to take over from John Stewart at the National Australia Bank -- Australasia's biggest lender -- from January 1 in Australia. He will become chief executive-designate in Melbourne on October 1.

Wellington, July 29 NZPA - Bank of New Zealand chief executive Cameron Clyne is being tipped to take over from John Stewart at the National Australia Bank in Australia. The Australian newspaper today reported that Mr Stewart will step down in a month or two.

Wellington, July 18 NZPA - The sharemarket's recovery in the second half of this week gathered momentum in early trading today after another strong performance on Wall Street.

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Wellington, June 30 NZPA - As it tries to turn around its business, Geneva Finance has appointed two new directors, Robin King and Phillip Bell. The finance company plans to list on the NZAX alternative market tomorrow, having won a debt moratorium from investors back in April.

By Catherine Harris of NZPA Wellington, June 4 NZPA - New Zealand shares steadied today from yesterday's dramatic 2.3 percent plunge over more international credit jitters.

Wellington, June 4 NZPA - A new survey of employers shows continuing demand for staff with specialist qualifications in this country and Australia.

Wellington, June 4 NZPA - The sharemarket firmed in morning business today after its biggest tumble of 2008 amid renewed concerns in world credit markets. The benchmark NZSX-50 index, which yesterday lost 84.172 points or 2.3 percent, was at 10.20am up 5.6 points to 3545.6.

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