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Commerce Commission probe into 'Credit Sails' bond sales
The Commerce Commission says it's investigating the sale of "Credit Sails" bonds, which crashed during the global financial crisis.

Mark Hotchin may face charges
The Securities Commission has nearly completed their inquiry into the Hanover Group and may lay criminal charges in the new year.

Hubbard investors may only get 60pc return
The Statutory Managers for Hubbard's say investors could receive only 60 per cent of what was on their March 2010 statements.

Kiwi financial confidence dips, big banks win investors hearts
Financial confidence levels have dropped back to 2009 levels, says a new survey.

More people behind on bill payments
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are finding they can't pay their bills and going into arrears, then finding their credit record was affected, credit bureau Veda Advantage says.

<i>Andrew Hooker:</i> How insurers accuse customers of dishonesty
You might be surprised how often insurance companies call their customers liars, fraudsters or criminals, and the flimsy basis on which they sometimes do so.

GST rise: The hole in your pocket
For some professionals this week's tax cuts make them wealthier than before. Others take home less money than they did six years ago.