OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: D-Day for New Zealand's finance industryTomorrow is D-Day for the finance industry, particularly banks and most traditional financial institutions.28 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: MediaWorks delivers lessons on leverageHas the latest receivership been solely driven by MediaWorks' desire to avoid paying $22 million to the IRD?21 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Technology revolution only just beginningDriverless cars will have automatic pilots that are similar to those used on aircraft and can be switched on and off, writes Brian Gaynor.14 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Wealth gap a growing problem worldwideInequality is becoming a bigger concern globally, writes Brian Gaynor. The issue includes income and wealth inequality, as well as regional inequality and the widening gap between younger and older generations.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: KiwiSaver outshines Treasury predictionThe latest figures show that KiwiSaver is a massive success, probably the most popular scheme ever introduced by a NZ government.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Investors need to keep close eye on inflationWhy are sharemarkets performing so strongly and will the upward momentum continue? This is the major dilemma facing most investors, says Brian Gaynor.24 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Optimism plays part in big-picture BudgetBudgets are not what they used to be. In the 1970s and early 1980s there would be queues outside Government Printing Office outlets waiting for Budget statements to be released when the Finance Minister began his evening address.17 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Time for APN's NZ assets to float locallyAPN News & Media, which owns the <i>New Zealand Herald</i>, was strongly criticised by shareholder activist Jack Tilburn at the company's recent annual meeting in Sydney.10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: National carrier flying high in good climateThe airline industry is on a roll and Air New Zealand is a major beneficiary of the improved outlook.03 May 05:30 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Labour-Greens proposal creates dilemmaThe Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Regulating electricity big step backwardsJohn Key's partial privatisation programme was dealt a major blow this week when the Labour Party announced proposals to regulate the industry, writes Brian Gaynor.19 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Approach to house price bubble too timidBrian Gaynor writes: "We continued to borrow, partly from offshore, to push up existing house prices when this has proven to be a disastrous strategy in many countries."12 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Everyone's a winner in partial power floatThe partial sale of Mighty River Power (MRP) has created enormous debate and disagreement.29 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Good and bad news in nation's report cardThe good news this week was that the New Zealand economy grew by 1.5 per cent in the December quarter and by 2.5 per cent for the full year, writes Brian Gaynor.22 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Xero gives business lesson in IPO boldnessXero's phenomenal share price performance is giving a strong message to New Zealand business.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Challenge holding onto investors after floatMighty River Power needs to promote loyalty bonus scheme...09 Mar 02:08 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Buck stops with the Solid Energy boardSolid Energy's recent history begins and ends with Don Elder, the company's ambitious chief executive from May 2000 until early last month.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX's growth needs ethical foundationsJanuary was a great month for sharemarkets with the NZX 50 Gross Index gaining 4.6 per cent while the ASX200 Accumulation (gross) Index appreciated 5 per cent.01 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Wrong decisions send our savings overseasKiwiSaver investors are sending more money overseas...07 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Higher bid price a credit to F&P directorsSale to Haier compares well to takeovers of other firms, including BNZ 20 years ago.09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Gaynor: Marlin battle raises clear investor issuesIt's wise to weigh relative advantages of open and closed-end fund structures...02 Nov 04:30 PM
