ASB Bank, the New Zealand unit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, boosted full-year cash profit 12 percent as it grew its wealth and insurance business and kept a lid on costs. Cash profit, which excludes one-time items that don’t reflect the underlying business, rose to $699 million in the 12 months ended June 30, the company said in a statement. …

Goodman Fielder, the biggest food company in Australia and New Zealand, has returned to annual profit after two years of restructuring aimed at streamlining its range of brands, exiting unprofitable businesses and paying down debt. Net profit was A$102 million in the year ended June 30, from a loss of $146.9 million a year earlier, the Sydney-based company said in …

Investors would be better to wait until after the Z Energy float to buy shares in the petrol station chain as volatility in the sector means the price is likely to slip in the future, according to research house Morningstar. Z Energy, owned by infrastructure investor Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, will list on the New Zealand stock …