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Bridgecorp investors close to receiving first payout
Beleaguered Bridgecorp investors could soon get their first distribution from the failed property lender's receivers, nearly four years after the company collapsed.

Frustrated Mayhew fires parting shots
Departing Kiwi says financial markets still need work, reports Karyn Scherer.

Fran O'Sullivan: Hanover big test for new regulator
The first big decision of the new Financial Markets Authority is whether to lay criminal charges against any of Hanover Finance's directors.

<i>Inside Money:</i>Why underarm offers stink
It's not illegal to make stupid offers for assets - capitalism depends on it - but it's stupid to accept them.

Securities Commission bids to stop Whimp share transfer
The Securities Commission has applied for a court order to prevent partnerships associated with Bernard Whimp from transferring shares from investors who accepted his low-ball offers.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Shareholder activist deserves to be heard
John Hepburn raises valid points on the Hotchin debacle and media coverage of it.

NZ managed funds still rate poorly - Morningstar study
New Zealand continues to rate poorly for investors in managed funds, according to a global study conducted by investment research company Morningstar.