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Blue Chip escapes SFO noose

SFO won't prosecute Blue Chip

The Serious Fraud Office has announced it will not press charges against the Blue Chip group of companies, citing a lack of evidence, but is probing two other failed finance companies.

Five Star director pleads guilty to SFO charges

An ex-finance company director has admitted SFO theft charges - the first major conviction from the finance company sector collapse.

Ebos closes higher but stocks down

Wait for result in South Canterbury inquiry, says English

NZ dollar tumbles on Chinese move

SC Finance assets expected to fetch more than book value

New head for super regulator

National Finance accountant pleads guilty

Where Albany money went

Guilty pleas from former National Finance accountant

The former accountant for failed finance company National Finance 2000 has pleaded guilty to SFO charges.

<i>Andrew Hooker:</i> How insurers accuse customers of dishonesty

You might be surprised how often insurance companies call their customers liars, fraudsters or criminals, and the flimsy basis on which they sometimes do so.

Tokyo rate cut catches nations off guard

<i>Bernard Hickey: </i> Five ways to control the NZ$ and capital flows

The version of the free market we had wasn't really free or perfect.

NZ wool prices hit 14-year high

New Zealand wool prices surged to a 14-year high amid renewed demand for the fibre in the Middle East and Europe.

Gold medallist smooths path to glory

Olympian Hamish Carter and his wife are helping young athletes find corporate backers, reports Suzanne McFadden.