OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Highly geared assets not without riskThe tax "system" is certainly geared towards investment property. As an example I know of a professional couple in their 40s who own five investment properties.19 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeWynyard plays down share price fallShares in Wynyard Group have fallen below their issue price following the firm's NZX debut this morning.19 Jul 12:35 AM
Banking and financeConsumers upbeat about futureConsumers remain upbeat in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey, though more about the future than the here-and-now.18 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeHeartland seeks low-ball rule changesHeartland New Zealand wants changes made to rules on low-ball share offers.18 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeBanks' profit jumps 12.9pc, nears $1bNew Zealand banks boosted their combined profit to almost $1 billion in the March quarter.18 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRule changes tipped to bring clarityChanges to regulations about financial statements will be welcome news for shareholders but somewhat double-edged for registered charities.15 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFalling dollar and end of drought boost farmer optimism - surveyThe sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar and a swift end to last summer's drought has significantly improved the outlook for farmers, says Rabobank.15 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ riding China's big dipperChina's so-called "economic miracle" has hit some speed wobbles, but a top NZ economist says this country should be insulated from any direct impact.15 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNew bill sets out to streamline law on financial reportingIf National, Labour and the Greens all agree on a bill, you know it's going to be a big one.14 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSean Hughes steps down from FMANew Zealand's leading financial regulator has announced he his stepping down.10 Jul 11:40 PM
OpinionStephen Drain: Latest financial rules throw obstacles in criminals' wayCompanies whose activities fall within the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act have been given their marching orders.10 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeHome loan? There's an app for thatKiwi house buyers can now get a mortgage on their cellphones - a first for New Zealand and Australia.08 Jul 11:45 PM
