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KiwiSaver funds hit by banking sector fallout

SVB and Signature Bank investors take haircut.

How flood relief payouts will attract fraudsters

After the Christchurch quakes there were three ponzi schemes.

Cooking the Books podcast: The couple who changed their money to become semi-retired in five years

Shares and property investing gave them the freedom to go travelling with their kids.

Picked at random: Some KiwiSaver members could be worse off than others

Wide disparity in performance of default funds and fees causes concern.

Mary Holm: Think you are smarter than the market?

Mixing bonds and shares can smooth your returns — but not in 2022.

Finance companies call for level playing field with buy now pay later operators

Submissions for proposed new regulations close on Friday.

S&P reviews insurers following cyclone damage

But the rating agency believes NZ insurers have adequate capital buffers.

The women changing the face of NZ's male-dominated finance industry

More than 90 per cent of KiwiSaver investment managers are men.

Cooking the Books: How to invest through a recession

Cooking the Books podcast: Economic downturn can be an opportunity if you handle it right.

Mary Holm: I've got the money - but is it better to give up on owning a home?

Yes, you can plan to keep on renting -- just be sure to save plenty for retirement.

Who’s likely to take legal action after flood and cyclone disaster?

The cost of Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to run high.

NZ Cash Converters arm not subject to Australian agreement on money laundering risks

Four Australian businesses have signed an enforceable undertaking with Austrac.

CEO, senior execs to leave Kiwi Wealth after Fisher Funds takeover

Rhiannon McKinnon to step down on May 15.

Property For Industry records $13.9m FY loss

Previously, $392m revaluations were recorded. That's changed now.

Cooking the Books podcast: How to baby-proof your finances… kind of

Kids are a delight, but also expensive, which puts many people off.

Mary Holm: Share investing the DIY way - can you beat a managed fund?

There's nothing wrong with owning shares directly, but make sure you're diversified.