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.

The greatest challenge facing KiwiSavers is that though most young people realise they have to do something for their retirement, their current contribution levels are not going to make them comfortable.

Competitive markets don't need regulation. Needlessly over-regulated markets harm the economy and can constrain growth, writes David Parker.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Prime Minister John Key spoke to Fran O'Sullivan about Chinese investor interest in New Zealand following his official visit to China.

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

Will the Government press on with IPOs in the wake of Mighty River Power?

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.

Publicity over the power firm's sharemarket listing is piquing the public's interest.

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.

The Grey Power-led petition to force a referendum on the Government’s partial asset sales policy has failed because it did not have enough signatures.

Today we launch part two of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.

The controversial Labour-Greens electricity market policy which has knocked 6 per cent off the value of Contact Energy has probably reduced the price the Government will get for Mighty River Power.

The Labour-Greens' proposal for the electricity industry should be the start of a consumer-led revolution, writes Chris Barton.

Nick McDonald on a few things to consider before investing in Mighty River shares.

Today we launch part one of our latest video series - a beginner's guide to investing in the sharemarket.

The past few years have seen some successful floats in New Zealand - notably Summerset, Trade Me and the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund.

The airline industry is on a roll and Air New Zealand is a major beneficiary of the improved outlook.

Check out the fourth and final video in our latest series - a beginner's guide to investing in shares.