BusinessFinance industry winnersCompanies including Ebos, BNZ, Milford Asset Management and Craigs Investment Partners took home awards at a major finance industry event in Auckland last night.08 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeComplaint awareness needs to improve - FMAJust one in 10 people know who to complain to if they have a dispute with their bank, insurer or financial adviser - and that's not good enough, says the head of the FMA.30 Apr 09:46 PM
Banking and financeBank boss: Stop talking about bonusesBarclays has been accused of trying to silence criticism of its bonus culture after a director slapped down a shareholder for speaking out over its pay practices.24 Apr 11:25 PM
BusinessNew FMA tools 'immensely powerful'New Zealand's market watchdog now has an "immensely powerful, proactive toolbox" to stamp out misleading behaviour says a major law firm.01 Apr 12:37 AM
SharesLow-ball share bids take $290,000 tollKiwis who accepted low-ball share offers sold their investments at $290,000 below market value in the year to February, despite rules aiming to limit the practice.27 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessOnion offers clients 'no tears'New Zealand's biggest house builder has launched its own "no tears" finance company, expecting to lend up to $150 million annually after clients struck problems getting mortgages.27 Mar 03:15 PM
Banking and financeWhen the FMA comes a knocking...Law firm Bell Gully has published new guidelines about what to do if the Financial Markets Authority raids your business.07 Mar 01:50 AM
BDBDRetailWarehouse raises $100m for push into financial servicesThe country's biggest listed retailer, successfully raised $100 million from institutional investors to help fund its drive into financial services.06 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandLenders target families with Xmas cashMoney lending firms are offering lavish gifts and prizes to entice people into taking out high-interest loans for Christmas.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOtago expecting increase in student numbersStudent numbers are expected to increase at the University of Otago next year, turning around three years of declining enrolments at the institution.27 Nov 04:30 AM
Small BusinessEarthwise streaks to top of Fast 50Auckland-based Earthwise Group, a maker of environmentally friendly cleaning products, is top of this year's Deloitte Fast 50 index.06 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeOmbudsman fields gripes over banks' behaviourThe banking ombudsman has had 10 complaints about the loan-to-value-ratio (LVR) changes introduced on October 1, with eight related to banks withdrawing prior approvals.30 Oct 04:30 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 financeVictims want Ross 'poor'Wellington financial adviser David Ross pleads guilty to charges relating to running a Ponzi scheme.29 Aug 01:30 AM
Banking and financeSean Hughes steps down from FMANew Zealand's leading financial regulator has announced he his stepping down.10 Jul 11:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRoss family paintings sold for $199kDavid Ross appeared briefly in the Wellington District Court this morning, where hearings were adjourned to August 22.04 Jul 10:50 PM
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
Banking and financeDavid Ross facing three further chargesThree more charges have been laid today against the alleged Ponzi-schemer David Ross.28 Jun 04:49 AM
Banking and financeAdviser's $400m Ponzi chargesThe Serious Fraud Office has laid charges against financial adviser David Ross, who is alleged to have operated a $400 million Ponzi scheme.12 Jun 11:00 PM
Banking and financeFinance directors in discharge bidTwo former Dominion Finance directors accused of misleading investors are applying to be discharged from the case.11 Jun 11:00 PM
