Competitive markets don't need regulation. Needlessly over-regulated markets harm the economy and can constrain growth, writes David Parker.

We need to ensure new policy does not undo the good work that has been done.

Leading law practitioners give their verdict on the financial watchdog.

Over recent years technology has enabled financial markets to become more accessible than ever before and at the same time has led to complexity on a scale previously unseen.

The Christchurch rebuild and soaring Asian demand for protein present challenges and opportunities that will shape New Zealand's prosperity for decades.

The Government's partial sale of Mighty River Power has prompted thousands of New Zealanders to consider investing in the stock exchange for the first time.

A deliberate effort from the Government and private sector has strengthened capital markets writes Liam Dann.

Two thirds of young Kiwis are still not saving for the long term, writes Simon Powerl.

Minter Ellison partner Jeremy Muir predicts the continuing inflows of new money into KiwiSaver - more than $245 million in March alone - will stimulate more jockeying for position among fund managers.

Shanghai Pengxin and Hong Kong-based Sailing Capital are considering establishing a fund to invest US$10 billion-US$20 billion in developing New Zealand tourism infrastructure.

An investor's eye vIew of pending changes to offer documents by Tracey Cross and Rachel Taylor.

Publicity over the power firm's sharemarket listing is piquing the public's interest.

Ateed looks for value-added investment and more multinational interest in Auckland.

Which Kiwi directors have got 'skin in the game' and does it really matter? Alexander Speirs and Brierley Penn report.

The Grey Power-led petition to force a referendum on the Government’s partial asset sales policy has failed because it did not have enough signatures.

Today we launch part two of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.

The controversial Labour-Greens electricity market policy which has knocked 6 per cent off the value of Contact Energy has probably reduced the price the Government will get for Mighty River Power.

The Labour-Greens' proposal for the electricity industry should be the start of a consumer-led revolution, writes Chris Barton.

The past few years have seen some successful floats in New Zealand - notably Summerset, Trade Me and the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund.

The airline industry is on a roll and Air New Zealand is a major beneficiary of the improved outlook.

Check out the fourth and final video in our latest series - a beginner's guide to investing in shares.

Today we launch part three of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares. How do I choose which companies to invest in? What does it mean to have a diversified portfolio? And who looks after my shares?

New Zealand's leading business lobby groups say the Labour Party and the Greens have "ambushed" businesses with their controversial electricity policy which they claim sets a "disturbing precedent" for further intervention.

Labour and the Greens have defended their controversial electricity policy after New Zealand's business leaders issued an open letter asking them to withdraw it.

Editorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.

Keep Our Assets protesters at the National Party's Mainland Region conference say their mock toll booth was so well-received it may be used again.

The Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?