This issue of Update is again jammed packed with interesting articles. Depending on your content preferences, you can read about the changes we’ve made to FastNet Classic, the top 5 stocks for 2008… plus much more.

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Yet another KiwiSaver benefit is about to start, making KiwiSaver even more attractive.  From 1 April 2008, employers will generally have to make KiwiSaver contributions where their employee is also contributing.  So if you haven’t joined, now might be the time to consider what you are missing out on.  Find out more about who will get employer contributions…

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Tie up your loose ends and relax

Do you have different bills and hire purchase payments heading out in all directions? All with different interest rates? We can help you to tie them all up with one simple personal loan, all at one very special rate.

What's new in FastNet Classic

We’re always looking for new ways to make it easier for you to bank online and we’re sure you’ll love our latest enhancements to FastNet Classic.

Let the house hunt begin!

Whether you’re looking to buy a new home, planning to sell or renovate your existing place, or building your dream house, our website, iwantahome.co.nz, is crammed full of helpful tips and tricks to help you on your way. To give you an idea of what the website offers, here are some tips to help you find your perfect home.

Taming the monster

Do you own a house? Are you feeling the strain of your mortgage? Don’t worry, you’re not alone there. We’ve put a list together of ways to help you ‘tame the monster’.

Top 5 stocks for 2008
By John McMahon – Managing Director, ASB Securities

With the sharemarket in New Zealand having had its worst ever start to the year; investors are seeking stock bargains from companies with a positive outlook for growth.  Find out the best NZX stock picks for 2008 as recommended by John McMahon, Managing Director of ASB Securities.

What’s your investment personality?

Making the right investment choice can be daunting, so it’s important to get the basics right.  Take our investment personality test to find out what sort of investor you are.

New Zealand: 2008 Outlook

Get the latest outlook on the New Zealand economy from one of our top economists, Chris Tennent-Brown.  Find out what’s likely to happen in 2008 with New Zealand’s economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and much more.

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Tell us what you’d like to read in the Business and Rural section of Update, email us at feedback@asb.co.nz.