CrimeSFO says finance company decisions by end of MarchThe Serious Fraud Office expects to know by the end of March what further action it will take on finance companies under investigation.18 Mar 09:51 PM
Official Cash RateLavish lifestyle of $17.8 million bank swindlerIf it wasn't for Bernie Madoff, Stephen Versalko could still be stealing millions.18 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandVersalko a pathetic creep: duped investorA victim of Stephen Versalko's $17.8 million fraud has spoken of the day she was told he had been "naughty" and had defrauded her and 25 other investors out of millions of dollars.18 Mar 03:00 PM
Official Cash Rate'Mr Invincible' sentenced after record-breaking fraudThe scale of the fraud makes Stephen Versalko's case the largest single employment theft in New Zealand history.18 Mar 04:54 AM
Banking and finance$15m missing, say finance firm investigators At least $15 million is now believed to be missing from an Auckland financial advisory firm, according to investigators probing the collapse of the company.11 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandBlue Chip boss had secret trustBlue Chip boss Mark Bryers has revealed his need for psychological help to deal with the collapse of his business empire.27 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandMob awaits Bryers' sentencingBlue Chip investors are vowing an angry mob will turn up to court for the sentencing of property company co-founder Mark Bryers.23 Feb 03:00 PM
Official Cash Rate$18m fraudster to repay ASB only $3m-$5mA former ASB investment adviser who stole nearly $18 million is likely to repay just $3m to $5m to the bank.16 Feb 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateDetails of how banker stole $18m stay secretDetails of how a former investment banker stole nearly $18 million in NZ's largest employee theft will stay secret until the man is sentenced next month.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-flier flees to AustraliaA young high-flier at the centre of an alleged multi-million dollar bank mortgage fraud sold his house and is believed to have fled to Australia.06 Feb 03:00 PM
BusinessNo charges against Madoff's UK operationNo one from the UK arm of Bernard Madoff's fraudulent investment business will face prosecution, the Serious Fraud Office has decided.02 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandThieving banker went undetected for nine yearsThe <i>Herald</i> can reveal that the largest employee theft in NZ history - of nearly $18m - was discovered by a fluke.02 Feb 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateBanker admits $18m fraud chargesA former ASB Bank investment banker has pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving nearly $18 million.01 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandDays of freedom for accusedA former Remuera investment banker who allegedly stole nearly $18 million from ASB Bank customers is enjoying what could be his last few days of freedom.30 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand$18m fraud accused indicates early guilty pleaAn ASB Bank investment banker has indicated that he will plead guilty to fraud charges involving nearly $18 million.25 Jan 09:38 PM
Banking and financeSFO chief targets finance companiesThe new head of the SFO has set a deadline of March 31 to decide if charges will be laid against people over their finance company activities.25 Jan 03:00 PM
Banking and financeBridgecorp case at top of SFO's queueThe Serious Fraud Office expects to make a decision within weeks over bringing charges against the directors of Bridgecorp.25 Jan 03:00 PM
BusinessSFO called in over First Step loan dealsThe trustee of six investment trusts set up by Money Managers says it has called in the Serious Fraud Office.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandBanker faces $17 million fraud chargesThe SFO alleges that as a senior investment adviser, Stephen Versalko defrauded nearly 30 wealthy ASB clients over $17m over nine years.18 Dec 03:00 PM
