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<i>Twilight</i> vampire is fiction's richest man

As the world recovers from the global financial crisis of 2008, the fortunes of the rich, famous and fictional have also rebounded.

German support helps Greece raise $2.9 billion

NZ banker loses claim over sexism in workplace

Inquiry puts bank leaders in firing line

AIG chief receives package worth $3.8m

Future looks brighter to Australians, survey says

Small and medium firms not feeling recovery

Small and medium businesses (SMEs) have lost some of their confidence in an economic recovery.

Economic recovery still fragile: BNZ

The BNZ is sounding a cautious note on the state of the economy, saying there are still risks despite signs of a recovery.

Citigroup bank bosses plead ignorance

Spanish wine trade hits the bottom of the barrel

Unofficial estimates say that wine sales in Spain, the third largest producer in the world, have dropped by about 10 per cent.

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Yes he did - Obama gets hands dirty

Banking giant awaits $2b windfall payout

Senate panel approves banking overhaul bill

Age of prosperity could begin this year - AXA

No-interest saving site under fire

A new social media tool aimed at young people wanting to save money has raised concerns because it pays no interest to its users.

Demand for plastic surgery shrivels

Panel's focus on governance

'Hero' let go after blowing whistle