Banking and financeLabour: 'Capital gains tax doesn't apply'Labour will not impose Capital Gains Tax on a family home and its spokesman has reiterated that firmly today in a video interview with the NZ Herald.03 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandLabour sells new tax, Nats hint at cutsIn the latest in this Herald election series, we look at the main parties' policies on tax and the economy - and what it could mean for you.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National careful not to name NZ First as spendthriftsBill English somehow neglected to mention New Zealand First in his press statement yesterday decrying the "big spending" promises made by Labour, the Greens and Internet Mana.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeChinese bank sets up shop in NZCompetition among banks to attract companies trading in the fast-growing market between New Zealand and China is ramping up15 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA cracks down on late reportingNew Zealand's market watchdog says a spate of prosecutions shows the consequences for firms which don't file financial statements on time.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Scales tips plan to floatChristchurch agribusiness company Scales says it is considering an initial public offering and a listing on the NZX.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New watchdog barks at Reserve BankFinancial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett has yet to be inducted into the club, writes Fran O'Sullivan. That's why he brings a refreshing outsider's view to the task of being New Zealand's markets watchdog.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSCF trial judge rules out witnessA witness who prosecutors wanted to give evidence on the most serious charge faced by three South Canterbury Finance principals cannot be called.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: Labour's farm policy dog whistle politicsLabour's Shadow Minister of Finance David Parker looked the part in delivering his party's monetary policy.12 May 05:57 AM
WorldStats on map show real LondonIt's a London few have seen before. Data sets about people, property, burgeoning banker numbers and haemorrhaging of hedgehogs have been mapped and brought alive.11 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA keeps powder dry on civil claimsThe Financial Markets Authority won't wait until receivers have finished chasing funds from convicted finance company directors. when considering civil cases.27 Apr 05:30 PM
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
