Banking and financeFinance firm expulsions drop dramaticallyThe number of firms kicked off the register of Financial Services Providers fell sharply as the power of the regulatory boot was tested in the courts.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Banking and financeAcquitted broker free to return to the quiet lifeCurrency trader came to New Zealand for a change of pace, but rate-rigging claims followed him.28 Jan 11:16 PM
Banking and financeBig banks say they've tested bitcoin-style techEleven major banks say they have tested a system that could make trading much faster and cheaper, using the technology that underpins crypto-currency bitcoin.20 Jan 10:50 PM
Banking and financeHSBC appoints Russell as next NZ CEOHSBC has appointed Chris Russell as its New Zealand chief executive.20 Jan 09:50 PM
BDBDBusinessSBS Bank names interim CEOMark McLean has been appointed interim CEO for SBS Bank.14 Jan 03:08 AM
Banking and financeYour mortgage is in this computer's handsDeep Blue has conquered the world of chess - now it's about to revolutionise mortgage-approvals.01 Jan 10:45 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Bonus hard to find in Bonus BondsMary Holm talks kids, Bonus Bonds and buying a home.18 Dec 10:47 PM
Banking and financeASB named NZ bank of the yearASB Bank received the New Zealand Bank of the Year award last night at the International Bank of the Year awards held in London.02 Dec 09:30 PM
Banking and financeBusiness interview: Dame Jenny ShipleyEasing two-way trade is a priority for China Construction Bank27 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWhy finance should be simpler and more specialisedClive Crook talks finance strategies.24 Nov 01:07 AM
CompaniesWorld's big banks need $1.2t under new rulesThe world's biggest banks may need to raise as much as $1.2 trillion to meet new rules laid down by financial regulators.10 Nov 10:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Fees and AnomaliesBrent Sheather an Authorised Financial Adviser and a personal finance and investments writer talks fees and anomalies.27 Oct 11:30 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Vista eyes NZX 50Cinema 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.15 Oct 09:20 PM
BDBDEnergyInvestors push electricity shares higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by A2 Milk Co, after it raised $40 million in an oversubscribed placement.09 Oct 04:45 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse controls financial servicesThe acquisition is the next step in the Auckland-based retailer's development of an in-house financial services business.30 Sep 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessTradeMe launches insurance offeringTradeMe Group has launched an insurance with Tower, as part of the online auction site's plan to diversify into financial services.13 Aug 09:47 PM
BusinessFMA deal with Hobbs 'imaginative' use of powerLaw firm Chapman Tripp comments on the FMA deal with Ponzi scheme mastermind David Hobbs.14 Jul 12:22 AM
BusinessPonzi schemer agrees never to be a directorNelson man David John Hobbs was described as the "mastermind" behind an A$30 million "Ponzi" scheme.13 Jul 04:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeFMA probes Christchurch forex firmThe Financial Markets Authority is investigating Arena Capital, concerned investor funds may be at risk.21 May 06:00 AM
BusinessInvestors asked to fund claim investigationWhile the Government spent about $1.7 billion bailing out the majority of South Canterbury Finance investors, close to 4000 holders of preference shares were left out in the cold.15 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe $500K solution for housing crisisHead of Auckland's biggest real estate company wants urges $500k deposit for homes worth over $1.5 million and ditching LVR for homes under $500k.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGen Y living hand-to-mouthGen Y aren't the only ones living payday to payday, with a third of NZers finding dealing with money "stressful and overwhelming".13 May 05:00 PM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeToo hot to handle?Homeowners look set to enjoy further interest rate cuts, with a broker tipping historic lows within 12 months.01 May 05:00 PM
BusinessJailed director serves half of sentenceA former Bridgecorp director is due to be released from prison less than three years into his six year, nine month sentence.08 Apr 04:14 AM
PropertyAffordable homes: Best & worst regionsMortgage payments for Auckland's most affordable homes are costing first-time buyers nearly half their take-home pay each week, a new report shows.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PropertyHuge savings with mortgage dealsShopping around for a mortgage could save New Zealanders up to $28,500 over the lifetime of a loan, according to a new survey of home lending.17 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandNumbers rule court on day 7Day seven in the murder trial of Mark Lundy - the Palmerston North sink salesman accused of killing his wife and daughter in appalling circumstances with an axe or something similar17 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeS&P ends legal woes paying $1.5b fineS&P will pay more than a year's profit to settle suits that it inflated ratings on subprime-mortgage bonds at the centre of the 2008 financial crisis.04 Feb 05:50 PM
AirlinesAir NZ sales process faces probeAir New Zealand is being investigated over possible misleading or deceptive conduct in the way it sells insurance with air fares.28 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyNZX benchmark hits record highThe benchmark NZX 50 Index hit its highest point yesterday and has risen by 17 per cent in 2014, marking another golden year for local equities.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeHawkins' loans companies chargedTwo consumer finance companies directed by New Zealand businessman Allan Hawkins are facing criminal charges that alleges their repossession and debt recovery practices breached the Fair Trading Act.16 Dec 10:09 PM
