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Banks ready to lend, but no takers

<i>Inside Money: </i> Should KiwiSaver be run by obsessive compulsives?

While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.

<i>Bernard Hickey</i>: The problem with compulsory KiwiSaver

What if money saved compulsorily is simply shipped offshore to be invested in foreign companies and assets?

<i>Jane Diplock:</i> Statutory management should be last resort

Proof of debt in the payment

Homework is essential for new investors

New financial service register to open

Xero plays down Myob web threat

Xero says it is undaunted by Myob's launch of an online service.

New rules aim to make GST transition easier for businesses

Feltex case sounds 'warning bells' for directors

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Ministry must front up over Feltex

Huge pressure on company advisers, says expert

Feltex case raises audit questions, says Minister

The Feltex case raises questions about the advice the board received from auditors, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.

<i>Gill South</i>: Working for the greater good also makes good business sense

Social entrepreneurs have plenty of lessons to offer more conventional managers.

<i>Damien Grant:</i> Directors must confront reality before it's too late

Internet voting plan announced

Abano profit way down on last year

Strategic Finance trustee calls in the liquidators

Strategic Finance's trustee has appointed liquidators to the failed property lender - saying they will have wider powers than the receivers to scrutinise deals made.