OpinionBrent Sheather: PIEs vs ETFsThe economics of investing in international shares through local PIE funds is not compelling...18 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity cheats use gadgetsGlobal cheating syndicates trying to swindle millions of dollars with hi-tech gadgets are responsible for some of the hundreds of crimes committed at SkyCity each year.16 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Return-free riskThe cost of investing via managed funds through intermediaries is far too high, relative to returns, so investors are frequently left with return-free risk...04 Sep 09:30 PM
CrimeGuilty of fleecing $15 millionJacqui Bradley has been found guilty of fleecing around $15 million from 28 investors. The former financial advisor was found guilty and convicted of 75 Crimes Act charges this afternoon.04 Sep 04:41 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: SOE sales - tell me why again?The case for selling our SOE's looks flimsy at best and a travesty from the perspective of young people and those other sectors of society who stand to lose from the transactions.28 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: The power of propagandaA propaganda war has been waged by local financial advisers, fund research houses and some fund managers against low cost, passive funds.21 Aug 09:30 PM