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ANZ removes membership fee from KiwiSaver funds
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FinCap calls for law change to protect people against predatory debt collection behaviour.
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Kiwi asset manager to list on NASDAQ
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Interest rates have been on a consistently declining path for the last three decades.
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Mary Holm: Would a KiwiSaver account be a good investment present?
"It's very powerful to save even quite small amounts over long periods," says Mary Holm.
Health insurer makes bumper $52.5m surplus but won't be reducing premiums
The society has seen its membership grow to its highest level in 14 years.
'Shocking and disappointing': Developer on 660% fee hike
New Auranga township had tens of millions of dollars invested in it by Ma's company MADE.
Why Stride is floating off new $931m NZX company amidst Covid
New company: 77 per cent of the $931m portfolio is either prime or Grade A.
Surprise new property business to list in $250m IPO
Fabric will buy a huge new Mansons TCLM building in Newmarket
'Properties available for sale will decrease': REINZ chief
An extension couldn't come at a worse time, with spring a traditionally busy period.
Diana Clement: Be smarter with your money during lockdown
Opinion: Kiwis are spending more online this time around.
Mary Holm: Starting again after a split - what should I do with $700,000?
Risk is one thing you don't need when coming out of a relationship with money in the bank.
Third wealthy Auckland family helps tenants with free rent
Food retailer grateful for 'most generous' family.
Which investment managers are driving the rise in responsible investment?
More investment managers meet criteria including ACC.
Diana Clement: Five ways you can come out of lockdown better off
OPINION: Look at what you are doing well and not so well, and make the changes.
Mary Holm: Small business idea better than chasing a fast buck
When the going is tough animals offer a lifeline.
Second Auckland landlord giving hundreds of tenants rent breaks
Masfen Group is assisting hundreds of tenants struggling with the impact of Covid.
Foreign billionaire blamed lack of due diligence for winery failure
The magnate closed the operation when he realised it would "not be financially viable".
Which NZX property stocks could feel lockdown hardest?
Kiwi suffered the most last year, providing around $20m in rent abatements
New insolvency regime: Costs concern if liquidations surge
Some insiders concerned 'low quality practitioners' now have a veneer of respectability.
Lockdowns weigh on Harmoney result
The online lender has declared its first full year result after listing on the NZX/ASX.
Accountants call for permanent legislative fix to work from home tax extension
Lockdown shows permanent working from home tax policy needed, say chartered accountants.
Diana Clement: Lockdown reading to improve your financial knowledge
OPINION: Download as eBooks from the library.
Mary Holm: Coming back home to a capital gain
A returning Kiwi looks certain to come out ahead.