A new era has dawned for capital raising opportunities in New Zealand.

If Labour hopes to boost savings, other channels will be more effective, says Sean Keane.

More listings and new laws have the capital markets abuzz, say Michael Pollard and Andrew Matthews.

It's time to engage in a little disruptive thinking, says Alex Malley.

Bill English stresses the capital market will matter a lot more in the future because New Zealand has massive export opportunities to fund.

Spurred by tourism and the Crafar sale, Chinese investors are eyeing NZ assets.

Spectre of regulation could spark uncertainty and undermine recovering capital markets.

After a noticeably flat 2012 the Mergers and Acquisitions market is much busier this year. When you combine this with the Government-led and private sector IPOs, I think we're seeing the most buoyant capital market situation we've had for some time.

Maori need $3 billion in investment capital to bring more Maori freehold farmland into production.

UBS NZ investment banking head Nick Ross says the NZ capital markets haven't been as vibrant as they have been lately for about 20 years, pointing to a "weight of money" which is now seeking investment alternatives.

Shanghai Pengxin and Hong Kong-based Sailing Capital are considering establishing a fund to invest US$10 billion-US$20 billion in developing New Zealand tourism infrastructure.

Securities law change will put directors' responsibilities under the microscope, writes Lloyd Kavanagh.

Will KiwiSaver members start changing between schemes or funds to follow the best performers once the new disclosure regime is in place?

Six years on, KiwiSaver is a popular success, so where to now?

NZX boss Tim Bennett has set himself a big goal over the next fews years - to put listing on the sharemarket back on the agenda of mid-sized private companies.

An investor's eye vIew of pending changes to offer documents by Tracey Cross and Rachel Taylor.

Ateed looks for value-added investment and more multinational interest in Auckland.

Which Kiwi directors have got 'skin in the game' and does it really matter? Alexander Speirs and Brierley Penn report.

We need to ensure new policy does not undo the good work that has been done.

Leading law practitioners give their verdict on the financial watchdog.

Over recent years technology has enabled financial markets to become more accessible than ever before and at the same time has led to complexity on a scale previously unseen.

The Christchurch rebuild and soaring Asian demand for protein present challenges and opportunities that will shape New Zealand's prosperity for decades.

The Government's partial sale of Mighty River Power has prompted thousands of New Zealanders to consider investing in the stock exchange for the first time.

A deliberate effort from the Government and private sector has strengthened capital markets writes Liam Dann.

Two thirds of young Kiwis are still not saving for the long term, writes Simon Powerl.

Minter Ellison partner Jeremy Muir predicts the continuing inflows of new money into KiwiSaver - more than $245 million in March alone - will stimulate more jockeying for position among fund managers.