OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Home-buying ban runs high risksIt's risky policy for a liberal, left-of-centre party because it leaves them open to accusations of xenophobia, writes Liam Dann.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Active funds best allround use of KiwiSaverThe KiwiSaver active versus passive debate has been reignited following recent articles by Diana Clement in the Business Herald, Paul McBeth in the Listener and Rob Stock, the money editor of the Sunday Star-Times, in an Auckland suburban newspaper.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TaxIRD welcomes tax evasion convictionsInland Revenue says the conviction of three businessmen for tax evasion today shows there are consequences when the rules are broken deliberately.26 Jul 05:22 AM
InvestmentProperty developer salvaged money, court toldJamie Peters salvaged property from his "crumbling" businesses, secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for his family and managed his bankruptcy on his own terms, the High Court has been told.25 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: FMA's new report on DIMSFollowing the Ross Asset Management disaster the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has produced a report on discretionary investment management services (DIMS).23 Jul 09:30 PM
TaxTax plan lacks punch - NZ expertA major new global plan aimed at forcing multinationals to pay more taxes has been described as underwhelming and disappointing by a Kiwi tax expert.22 Jul 07:45 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Retirees can stick with schemeCould you please tell me if I will be able to continue in my KiwiSaver scheme as I joined in July 2008, so almost five years ago.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Better to be a lucky monkey on KiwiSaver frontCould a monkey do a better job at investing than your KiwiSaver manager? The answer may surprise you.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid Jenkins: KiwiSaver must avoid Oz pitfallsThis month's sixth anniversary of KiwiSaver has been celebrated by industry players and financial commentators, and with some justification.17 Jul 05:30 PM
KiwiSaverAMP balks at transtasman super dealA major Australian superannuation fund provider is refusing to let Kiwis bring their retirement savings home - despite a government deal being struck.16 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentBankrupt put up in home by employerJamie Peters was put up in a $1200&-a-week Remuera house by a company that almost a year earlier had cancelled the bankrupt property developer's employment agreement.16 Jul 02:15 AM
OpinionPeter Neilson: Discussion needed around future retirement incomesWe need to be as clever as clever now and forever to get our savings scheme working to meet New Zealand's next boom, writes Peter Neilson.15 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentBankruptcy court told of boat sale proceedsMore than $300,000 from the sale of a $2 million luxury yacht ended up with a company directed by his father-in-law, a court heard yesterday.15 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentBankruptcy battle in courtA former rich-lister is back at the High Court today, fighting to be discharged from bankruptcy - one of 24 the Official Assignee has objected to releasing.14 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentKiwi living Las Vegas lifestyleA Bankrupt Kiwi property developer is still living in a 660sq m Las Vegas home despite defaulting on its $2.8 million mortgage four years ago.11 Jul 05:30 PM
TaxRetailers keep up push to tax online salesOne of the country's main bicycle retailers says stores will go out of business unless the Government finds a way to charge GST on overseas online purchases.11 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Bold tax treatment of housing needed to end the bubbleNZ's current tax system doesn't stack up as either fair or efficient because it doesn't tax the full benefits provided by housing and other types of wealth, writes Gareth Morgan.08 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Seek advice on bringing savings homeConsider all the options and various tax laws before sending any money back to a KiwiSaver scheme in New Zealand.08 Jul 09:30 PM