This week marked the third anniversary of the credit crunch.

The financial crisis offically began three years ago.

Two new polls offer a shred of hope for the election campaign of Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Troubled businessman Terry Serepisos is out, John Key is up $5 million, and Sir Peter Jackson's movies are making him one of NZ's richest businessmen.

It's clear the economy has become dependent on the debt growth fuelled by the housing market's ever-increasing values.

Investors are suffering from unfounded anxiety - or "armageddon hypochondria" - if they think the global economy is headed for a double-dip recession.

Investors have piled into gold on fears that capitalism is about to crumble, sending the gold price soaring to record levels.

A global survey that predicts merger and acquisition activity shows markets are struggling to bounce back after the global finance crisis.

Receivers for National Finance 2000 could be ordered to provide its directors with information to help with their defence against Companies Office charges.

People are committing fraud to maintain lavish lifestyles during tough economic times, claims a leading economic crime expert.