Interest ratesWestpac: Tax change would cut home pricesSome of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceDeal's done - now Hanover investors must waitHanover owners Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson copped more stick as investors narrowly voted to approve a share rescue deal.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceCompulsory Super not on taskforce agendaYesterday's Capital Markets Development Taskforce report made no recommendation for compulsory superannuation.16 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionLiam Dann<i>Liam Dann</i>: It's about ordinary investorsThe Hanover investors who grudgingly voted for the Allied Farmers deal probably haven't had time to digest the contents of the capital markets report.16 Dec 03:00 PM
KiwiSaverCall for bolder default KiwiSaverPeople who join KiwiSaver but don't choose which fund they want to be in could be put into a more aggressive fund.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceThink big to restore trust: taskforceThe Capital Markets Development Taskforce released recommendations with the aim of rekindling Kiwis' faith in the sharemarket.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceHanover investors look to future after YES vote"The work begins now," says one Allied director after Hanover investors approved the plan to sell the company's loan book to Allied Farmers at today's vote.16 Dec 04:03 AM
Personal FinanceTaskforce backs 'partial' asset privatisationPartial privatisation of state assets is among the recommendations of the final report of Capital Markets Development Taskforce presented today.15 Dec 08:45 PM
InvestmentAuckland house prices up 12pc in NovemberHouse prices across New Zealand rose a slim 0.2 per cent in November, says the Real Estate Institute, but those in Auckland have soared nearly 12 per cent over the past year.13 Dec 10:13 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceAllied Farmers boss says Hanover vote will be closeAllied Farmers is down to the wire on its deal to acquire the financial assets for $400 million in stock.13 Dec 08:00 PM
Opinion<i>Jane Diplock:</i> Much to consider for Hanover investorsIn a rare move, Securities Commission chairwoman Jane Diplock gives her views on the decision facing Hanover Finance debenture holders.10 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceSell the mansion? Not an optionWith toilet paper stuck to the heel of his shoe, Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin walked into his Auckland investor meeting yesterday.10 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceHotchin flanked by guards at Hanover meetingHanover investors asked heated questions of company directors at a meeting to discuss the $400 million deal put up by Allied Farmers.10 Dec 04:40 AM
Personal FinanceInvestors turn more heat on Hanover boss"When's your next bloody party in Fiji," one angry investor asked Hanover director Mark Hotchin during heated scenes yesterday.09 Dec 03:00 PM
InvestmentSheppard admits he got it wrongHanover Finance has returned fire on the Shareholders Association's Bruce Sheppard.09 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceBioVittoria share offer delayed, third IPO to stallBioVittoria, the Hamilton-based biotech firm, has pushed out the closing date for its initial public offering.08 Dec 10:00 PM
Personal FinanceBioVittoria IPO extended againHamilton-based natural sweetener company Biovittoria is further extending the closing date of it share offer.08 Dec 09:15 PM
