OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Second time round raises new problemsBlended families are common in New Zealand.18 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeCall for clearer KiwiSaver rulesCalls are being made for clearer rules around what happens to a person's KiwiSaver savings when they are declared bankrupt.14 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeBanks need time to win back trustThe world is still rebuilding after the global financial crisis, but it will take time before public confidence in the banking and finance sector is fully restored.09 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeTax take $1.1b below forecastTwo-thirds or so of the way through the Government's financial year the tax take is $1.1 billion below forecast.08 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeImmunity offered in forex cartel probeThe Commerce Commission has offered immunity from prosecution to a financial markets participant as part of an investigation.07 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cycle turns for wheeler-dealersWatch closely. We are about to find out if we have learned anything from the financial crisis, writes Liam Dann.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Using end of year to plan aheadTwo words seem to sum up the sentiment for many small businesses at this time of year: time poor.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHome loan curbs have changed game: reportReserve Bank restrictions on home lending have "changed the game" for New Zealand's banks and created unintended consequences, says a new report.03 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBrian Fallow: Global economy a tax headacheLarge chunks of the tax base resemble icebergs, drifting north into the warm waters of the global and digital economy.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeRegulation not a cure all - FMA chiefDeparting Financial Markets Authority boss Sean Hughes says regulation should not be a panacea for all ills but an inducement and encouragement for willing investors to participate.03 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeInvestors hurt by GFC hangoverFive years after the global financial crisis, risk aversion remains a dominant feature of the financial markets.03 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Applause for Reserve Bank's LVR moveWe need to recognise our vulnerability in the global economy, writes Peter Lyons. The Reserve Bank should be applauded for trying to bring us to our senses.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFacing up to your financesFacial recognition software used to identify how people feel about money is being described as an overwhelming success by the bank that launched it.06 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeRules review sets wide net: lawyerSupermarkets and service providers could be caught up in regulations designed to prevent another finance company collapse if Reserve Bank recommendations are followed through.02 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMansion's home jail hurdleAnn Butler's $6.8m mansion is so big that probation staff were unsure if the whole house could be electronically monitored while she's on home detention.18 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLaw set to aid class actionsAn overhaul of capital markets law is expected to open the door for out-of-pocket investors to launch big civil cases against those involved with misleading offers.16 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRegulator not investigating Phoenix ForexThe Commerce Commission said this morning it will not be investigating Auckland-based company Phoenix Forex.10 Sep 11:10 PM
Banking and financeComplaint made against Phoenix ForexThe Commerce Commission is considering a complaint about Phoenix Forex.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeMarket looking for rate rise cluesThe financial markets expect the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by at least a percentage point next year.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOnline database of advisers advocatedA former financial adviser is appealing for investors to come forward to help set up an online database to help compare the performance of investment advisers.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financePhoenix Forex man in bankruptcy breachAn Auckland businessman who admitted running a business while bankrupt also has a senior role in a foreign exchange trading scheme the FMA has warned the public about.02 Sep 10:45 PM
Banking and financeRisk to NZ seen in emerging market turmoilExposure has grown since Asian financial crisis of 1997, Institute of Economic Research warns.27 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeFinance firm boost tippedFinance companies could make a comeback in the wake of the Reserve Bank's clampdown on low deposit lending by banks.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSCF chief to stand trialFormer South Canterbury Finance chief executive Lachie John McLeod is to stand trial on five fraud charges in relation to the failure of the company.08 Aug 01:23 AM
OpinionAmanda Armstrong : New finance law will help revolutionise accountantsThere are big changes on the way for accountants, small businesses, and small charities with the Financial Reporting Bill, currently before Parliament.21 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRule changes tipped to bring clarityChanges to regulations about financial statements will be welcome news for shareholders but somewhat double-edged for registered charities.15 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNew bill sets out to streamline law on financial reportingIf National, Labour and the Greens all agree on a bill, you know it's going to be a big one.14 Jul 05:30 PM
