EconomyEnd of the affair? China's love of stock leverage is waningChina share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.29 Jul 02:45 AM
Personal FinanceNZX prepares for dip after China routHowever, fund managers expect muted reaction to yesterday's rout on Chinese stock markets.27 Jul 09:52 PM
Official Cash RateWhat first-home buyers are up againstNew Zealand banks approved three times as many mortgages for investors as they did for first home-buyers over the past year, Reserve Bank figures show.27 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceWhen will Auckland break $1m median?Sydney just hit the million-dollar mark and property prices in Auckland show no sign of slowing down either.22 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionEric Crampton: Auckland's property has hit defcon Homer - we now have a 'crisitunity'There has never been a better time to pull out his term "crisitunity", writes Eric Crampton.22 Jul 09:43 PM
Banking and financeWill you pay less on your card?Credit card debt is considered unsecured debt unlike your mortgage where a bank can sell your house if you fail to make payments.22 Jul 09:30 PM
TaxOffshore buyer rules 'confusing'Consultancy firm EY says new rules aimed at tracking offshore property buyers could end up increasing compliance costs to taxpayers.22 Jul 02:15 AM
KiwiSaverMilford to raise performance hurdlesMilford Asset Management is to increase the hurdle it must meet to earn a performance fee on its Income Fund.22 Jul 12:15 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Who wants to be a millionaire?Ever wondered what the secrets are to a really successful investment strategy? Personal finance columnist Brent Sheather writes.21 Jul 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceBuyers in rush to beat new rulesAn agent from Auckland's biggest residential real estate business says some buyers are trying to beat the Government's new property speculator restrictions.20 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesChina share crash rattles investorsThe conventional wisdom is that the recent crash in share prices will not have a big impact on China's economic growth but HSBC's co-head of Asian economic research is not so sure.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Oz law could work here despite Govt claims"Spectacularly unsuccessful" is John Key's verdict when asked about following Australia's foreign buyers policy. They are not really telling the whole story, says John Armstrong.20 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxPM open to foreign-buyer banPrime Minister John Key has opened the door to possible restrictions on foreign buyers if information gained shows high numbers of foreigners are buying in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceSingles struggle with depositsSingles on an average income have no hope of quickly saving a deposit to buy their first home, particularly in Sydney.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Financial advisers' fees lack clarityI've edited your long letter, which went into more detail about how hard it was to get a clear picture of fees, commissions and so on. I agree that's poor.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThieving financial adviser sentencedAndrew Hrothgar Robinson has been sentenced to six years in jail this morning for stealing more than $3 million.16 Jul 10:00 PM
Personal FinanceAgents support foreign investor law changeLandlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.14 Jul 09:55 PM
Personal FinanceDebate 'damaging' China linksThe debate about non-resident Chinese buying Auckland houses could hurt bilateral relations and Labour has already done "immeasurable" damage to the links between the two countries, says a top boss.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceChinese buyers not leaving houses empty - dataJuwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.14 Jul 06:53 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little happy to tread on toes if it starts talkLabour leader Andrew Little is going to have to tread on a few toes to resuscitate the wider party, writes John Armstrong.13 Jul 09:29 PM
Personal Finance'You like Chinese buyers when you're selling your house'Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyDoubts over Tiwai Point hit power firmsNew Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPhil Twyford: Forget racism - we need informed debatePhil Twyford writes: Here's the thing. We do need to have a mature public debate about Chinese foreign investment in New Zealand real estate.13 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Property sector risk from ChinaIt's impossible to know where the rout of Chinese stocks will end but there's little doubt its effects will wash over Australia one way or another, says Christopher Niesche.12 Jul 09:23 PM
KiwiSaverThe effect of China on your KiwiSaverShare markets around the world have been buffeted of late by the Greek debt crisis and fears of a slow-down in China.09 Jul 11:54 PM
OpinionConflicted advice from advisers... and a chief executivePersonal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the retail financial advisory sector not delivering on its promises.07 Jul 10:00 PM
Banking and financeMilford Asset loses wholesale clientsMilford Asset Management has lost five wholesale clients, including financial services provider Mercer, since its $1.5 million settlement with the FMA last month.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMilford loses clients following FMA settlementMilford Asset Management has lost five wholesale clients since its $1.5 million settlement with the Financial Markets Authority last month.06 Jul 04:21 AM
OpinionFMA boss favours civil actionHamish Fletcher says he FMA, after some law changes, now has the tools that allow it to proactively stamp out misleading conduct in the market.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: A gift horse's mouth worth scrutinyWomen's gifting circles and promises of rich returns are raising concerns for some people about their legality, writes Mary Holm.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Junior markets not borne out hypeAs an investor I cut my teeth on small, under-researched listed companies where I hoped to have a competitive advantage.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Aged careLittlewood's lifetime of retirement planningMichael Littlewood reckons the key to being set up for retirement is owning your own home and paying off your debts. And he'd know.01 Jul 12:10 AM
Personal FinanceSavers squeezed againSavers are being urged to lock in term deposit rates before they fall further with rates expected to be cut again this year.29 Jun 11:50 PM