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Economic risks remain, says D&B

New Zealand's economic outlook has improved this year, but a swifter recovery for other nations could put the country's growth at risk.

Have you found banks are more willing to lend money now?

South Canterbury auditors raise concerns

Sth Canty release new prospectus

South Canterbury Finance has got "back in the market" with a new prospectus today.

Financial services - is it in safe hands?

Sth Canty $191m in the red, but still optimistic

South Canterbury Finance's loss has reached $191 million for its half-year.

Taxman caught short

Inland Revenue Department applications to liquidate troubled companies plummeted to almost zero at one point last year.

KiwiSaver: What the fund fees are costing you

The popularity of the KiwiSaver scheme means that operators are doing well out of clients.

Investors urged to seek advice

The code - rules to swear by for advisers

A financial adviser surprised me once by asking if journalists had a code of ethics.

US billionaire bankrolls Virgin Money expansion

'Independent' advisers face tougher line

Investors to get direct access to watchdog

Vision deposits safe

Cash for South Canterbury

Directors 'knew payments not made'

Tower will stand by bank insurance customers

Long says he lost $50,000 in Hanover

Former <i>One News</i> presenter Richard Long regrets his role as the television voice for Hanover Finance - and says he has lost about $50,000 himself.