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FMA warns about unlicensed operators

New Zealand's investment watchdog is warning the public to be wary of unlicensed and unregistered operators.

Why April could be good for your pocket

Hoping for a pay rise? This could be your month.

Aus Reserve Bank tipped to hold rate steady

Australia's Reserve Bank is likely to hold the cash rate this month, but the soaring Australian dollar is becoming a concern.

Brian Gaynor: Banks long shadow over NZ economy

COMMENT: Lenders' rise to dominance one of key developments of past decades, writes Brian Gaynor.

Diana Clement: Cracking those smooth-talking freebie-chasers

COMMENT: Most financial advisers have your interests at heart, but a few bad eggs have ulterior motives.

KiwiSaver managers will need license to invest

A new licensing regime is designed to give money saved in pool investment schemes, like KiwiSaver, greater protection.

KiwiSaver: Should you move it to bank?

For many people having their KiwiSaver account with the same business that has their mortgage, savings and credit cards seems like an easy solution.

There's never been a better time to borrow - and that's a big problem

The world economy is at a scary crossroads.

What investors should ask themselves

What do you ask the genie when planning to cash out in 20 years?

Mary Holm: Bonus hard to find in Bonus Bonds

Mary Holm talks kids, Bonus Bonds and buying a home.

ASB named NZ bank of the year

ASB Bank received the New Zealand Bank of the Year award last night at the International Bank of the Year awards held in London.

Business interview: Dame Jenny Shipley

Easing two-way trade is a priority for China Construction Bank

Why finance should be simpler and more specialised

Clive Crook talks finance strategies.

World's big banks need $1.2t under new rules

The world's biggest banks may need to raise as much as $1.2 trillion to meet new rules laid down by financial regulators.

Brent Sheather: Fees and Anomalies

Brent Sheather an Authorised Financial Adviser and a personal finance and investments writer talks fees and anomalies.

Stock Takes: Vista eyes NZX 50

Cinema software provider Vista Group is eyeing an entry to the S&P/NZX 50 - a move that would nicely cap off the company's stellar run since listing last year.

Investors push electricity shares higher

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by A2 Milk Co, after it raised $40 million in an oversubscribed placement.

Warehouse controls financial services

The acquisition is the next step in the Auckland-based retailer's development of an in-house financial services business.