OPINION: The savings you can make shopping around for insurance are certainly worth the hassle, writes Mary Holm.

Back in August, it would have been difficult to imagine the S&P/NZX 50 notching up yet another year of double-digit returns.

As the Prime Minister said, "It makes no sense to be calling for emissions restrictions on one hand while subsidising emissions on the other."

More than a few business leaders will be quietly enjoying the troubles of the world's first publicly-listed law firm, writes Christopher Niesche.

The company behind products like Maxigesic will be listed on NZX.

Pacific Edge widened its first-half loss, spending more on the roll-out of products across America.

Mark Lister talks shifts in currency and interest rates have dominated the investment landscape.

New Zealand shares rose to a new record close, led by a2 Milk Co as Australian investors continued to back growing demand for the milk marketer's infant formula.

Kathmandu hasn't been the only company courting shareholder discontent with questionable pay proposals.

Despite the carnage from the Paris terrorist attacks, world financial markets have been relatively resilient in the face of political change.

Shareholder showdown looming over plans to award more than $500,000 to new chief executive.

A shareholder showdown is looming over plans to award A$546,000 in performance rights to new Kathmandu chief executive Xavier Simonet.

One of Australia's largest real estate companies is looking to make its share market debut next month, giving the company a $307 million market value.

Fonterra boss Theo Spierings wasn't mincing his words this week when asked about rival Synlait Milk's moves to sell cut-price infant formula in China.

There are some fundamental issues with investing in ethical funds which retail investors should be aware of.

Oil may be king of the commodities, but its physical form is tough to come by.

Chicken producer Tegel is expected to launch a transtasman public share offer early next year.

Snakk Media became the second firm to list on the NXT market after the advertising company shifted its listing to the new exchange from the NZAX.

Xero has posted a loss of $44.3m for the half year, but revenues are growing strongly.

Priest sought to remove a claim against his shares by RAM liquidator Fisk, arguing his investments through Ross were separate to the Ponzi scheme.

Xero slowed its quarterly cash burn during July to September as customer receipts rose more quickly than its wage costs.

The 46 countries that have at least one sovereign wealth fund have largely set them up for a rainy day.

Stock markets have hit a bumpy patch with the global equity benchmark now down by around 11% in US$ terms since its 2015 high point.

The sharemarket's October dream run came to an end this week.

The Auckland Council intends to hold a debate and a vote on whether to oppose exploratory oil drilling in an area of seabed off the west coast.