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Home loan affordability worst in nearly a year
Rising house prices and interest rates have combined to weaken home loan affordability to its worst level since December 2008.

Working group backs extending PIE tax rate to other investments
The Tax Working Group sees merit in extending the 30 per cent PIE regime to the taxation of other forms of investment income.

Pyne Gould set to enter NZX top 50 after rights issue
Pyne Gould Corp's underwriters have picked up 11.3 per cent of a $237 million rights issue.

Finance firms likely to know more about us
NZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Securities watchdog part of old boys club
Fran O'Sullivan writes that the Securities Commission won't achieve much as long as they persist with a 'limp-wristed' approach.

AMP Capital enjoys the fruits of recovery
Investment markets are in a "sweet spot" right now as they recover from the global financial crisis, says AMP Capital.

South Canterbury able to breathe again
South Canterbury Finance finally lodged a new prospectus yesterday, ending an eight week debenture funding drought.

Near-empty office tower echoing with investor disquiet
Investors in the country's largest listed commercial landlord could see fireworks at the AGM this week.

Sharemarket lift makes KiwiSaver funds fly
A major turnaround on the sharemarket in the past six months has boosted the performance of KiwiSaver growth funds.

Fiji investors push for $1 million owed
Investors in a Fiji resort are pushing to get more than $1 million they are owed.

Dairy futures market support growing
The new dairy futures market planned by stock exchange operator NZX is getting a warm reception.