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
Banking and financeAorangi investors paid outInvestors in two of Allan Hubbard's frozen businesses are getting another payout, their statutory managers said today.30 May 01:10 AM
CompaniesFailed director can't afford a lawyerA director of a failed finance company who is accused of misleading investors says he cannot afford a lawyer and will probably have to represent himself at trial.29 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: One out of four ain't badThe first two weeks of May have seen some significant developments in retail investor-land.28 May 09:30 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Casino taking a $400m punt on its luckDealing with the government is like dealing with no other business because the government can usually muster the numbers to make law, writes Mai Chen.16 May 05:36 AM
Banking and financeFMA slams Ross allegationsSuggestions the FMA knew about David Ross long before his business was raided were "crap", says Sean Hughes.14 May 01:10 AM
Banking and financeSplit over new finance adviser rulesTougher licensing rules for authorised financial advisers won't be introduced in a law change despite being suggested by the market regulator.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Mighty River and owning sharesNick McDonald on a few things to consider before investing in Mighty River shares.05 May 09:30 PM
