Business lending jumped 2.2% over the year, as it added an extra 50 business bankers.
Bookbuild fails to clear shortfall from retail offer.
The Kathmandu group's name officially changes to KMD Brands from today.
Announcement follows media leak and ASX trading halt.
Forsyth Barr says retirement village owners have significant buffer between house prices and their products.
Processing volumes are up about 10% in the first 11 months of the year.
UPDATE: Retail shareholders took up just 34% of their rights issue entitlements.
ANALYSIS: Some telco valuations are based on an unduly gloomy view of their prospects.
Fuel retailer to be sold to Aussie private equity firm, clearing way for Z Energy takeover.
Craigs Investment Partners’ Mark Lister comments on the week behind and ahead.