OpinionBrian GaynorCrown company results run the gamutCOMMENT: The annual reports show a mixed year for Government-owned commercial companies.16 Dec 09:46 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorShareholders left out of the boardroomCOMMENT: One of the most frustrating aspects of corporate governance is that shareholders are rarely consulted.10 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Perils of the passive strategyCOMMENT: Enthusiasm for index funds could prove costly in the long term.02 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Look before giving up controlCOMMENT: There have been a number of developments in involving potential control changes to NZX-listed companies.25 Nov 09:52 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX loses on high-risk betCOMMENT: Why did the exchange pursue a hugely expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful, legal claim?18 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: US protest vote echoes elsewhereCOMMENT: Many citizens have lost faith in the political and business establishment.11 Nov 07:32 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Eat your heart out, WarrenCOMMENT: Five of NZX's heavyweights have outperformed Berkshire Hathaway.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Why did two companies fail?COMMENT: What went wrong? Can directors, management and investors learn any lessons from these corporate collapses?28 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Deja vu on the NZXCOMMENT: A strong sense of deja vu has pervaded the NZX, with Ron Brierley purchasing a stake in Wellington Merchants.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorGaynor: The hard lessons of backdoor listingsCOMMENT: After long decline, there's a glimmer of good news from Mad Butcher owner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorApple's tax nightmare opens door for NZCOMMENT: Apple would paid far more tax in New Zealand if it wasn't for the Irish head office structure.16 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Social responsibility a rising priorityCOMMENT: Exclusion and engagement two ways to ensure holdings reflect values.09 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: KiwiSaver investment guidelines neededCOMMENT: Fees focus misses point, and legality of exposure to arms is very complex.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Profits help justify soaring pricesCOMMENT: The June year reporting season, which winds down next week, has been a satisfactory one for investors.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Population soars as economy surgesCOMMENT: Are migrants following New Zealand's boom, or creating it?19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: How household wealth has grownCOMMENT: NZ's conservative approach leaves us vulnerable to low interest rates.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Where pay exceeds performanceCOMMENT: The main issue with Rakon is not its poor performance, it is the way it has dealt with it.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorKiwiSavers throwing away thousandsCOMMENT: Many KiwiSaver scheme members are missing out because they are investing in the wrong funds, writes Brian Gaynor.31 Jul 03:58 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorGaynor: Property prices a recipe for inequalityCOMMENT: NZ household wealth figures show the booming residential property market is a major contributor to inequality.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian Gaynor'Tis the season for shareholders to speak upCOMMENT: The annual meeting season is about to begin.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: All the rules have changedCOMMENT: The Commerce Commission will have its hands full looking at the proposed merger between Sky TV and Vodafone NZ.17 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Rural co-ops lack market savvy at board tableCOMMENT: A number of recent developments highlight concerns about the corporate governance of rural-based companies.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: As advertising moves, so must the publishersCOMMENT: The proposed merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ is a further sign that media companies continue to look for viable business models.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Weldon wrong choice for MediaWorksCOMMENT: The life of a CEO can be tough and Weldon's demeanour at the GeoOp meeting clearly showed that the MediaWorks job had got the better of him.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Sharemarkets soar, rates plungeCOMMENT: Further interest rate cuts would continue to make equities and residential property attractive for some investors, particularly on a short-term basis.22 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Tax haven status good news for someCOMMENT: The signs of wealth are easy to see in Panama - but how did it get that way, and is there a New Zealand connection?15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: 'Free market' failings fuel the Trump movementCOMMENT: Robert B. Reich's book Saving Capitalism is an excellent read for those wanting a better understanding of the Donald Trump phenomenon.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Bank pours fuel on the real estate fireCOMMENT: While the focus is on government debt and farm debt, interest rate cut adds to a much bigger problem.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: KiwiSaver fund choices leave money on the tableDefault investments and focus on low fees are reducing returns, writes Brian Gaynor.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Focus on funds not without its risksExchange Traded Funds (ETFs), or passive investment funds, have grown rapidly over recent years.18 Dec 08:53 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX rules there to protect small shareholdersJust Water International and Coats have revived the controversy regarding the delisting of NZX companies, which was covered in the October 24 column.11 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX losing the race to deliver new listingsWhy do we have so few IPOs in New Zealand? The NZX will have only three main board IPOs in the current year compared with 12 in 2014 and seven in 2013.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Auckland lacking apartmentsOne of the main differences between Auckland and the three major East Coast Australian cities is the huge number of apartments.13 Nov 04:00 PM
