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Halifax NZ blindsided after Aussie parent placed in administration.
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'I can't withdraw my money': Kiwi investor panics as online broker freezes funds
Halifax administration catches NZ investors.
Women-only funding platform fronted by Theresa Gattung heads into second year
Disruptive funding model SheEO is heading into its second year of backing.
Probe into NZ banks: All you need to know
What you need to know about today's big banking report.
Duncan Bridgeman: Time to force Aussie banks to spin off NZ operations
COMMENT: All we want for Christmas is some Aussie bank shares.
AMP NZ arm set to list on NZX
Financial services firm plans to list its NZ wealth management and advice business.
Inside story of $41m hotel fraud
A two-towered hotel project was the second Auckland property fraud worth tens of millions.
Banned finance director wants bankruptcy set aside
The former Queen St broker was left bankrupt after a $5.3m fine.
NZ banking under spotlight after Aussie review
A report on the conduct of NZ banks is due out next month.
How a Swiss bank was toppled by a financial scandal in Malaysia
The world's largest financial scandal has revealed problematic failings at a Swiss bank.
Diana Clement: Beware the useless Payment protection insurance
COMMENT: Many Kiwis are paying for payment protection insurance that they can't claim on.
Not guilty verdict in landmark insider trading case
The High Court jury in the landmark retrial reached its verdict today.
Why the 2008 crisis was worse than the Great Depression
Ten years ago, 12 out of the 13 largest financial institutions almost failed.
Do-over for NZ's first insider-trading trial
Hamish Sansom's first trial ended in a hung jury earlier this year.
KiwiSaver funds should be investing more in NZ companies, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Grant Robertson wants KiwiSaver funds to invest in NZ more.
Think 3pc in KiwiSaver is enough for retirement? Try tripling that
Kiwis should save minimum of 10 per cent of yearly earnings for retirement shortfall.
Finance firms face $100k fine if they fail to put consumers first
Finance firms face a big fine if they don't put customers' interests first.
Simplicity gives $72,000 to Lifeline, urges others to match it
Financial firms need to give away more of their $5 billion in profits, Simplicity says.
The ticking time bomb that could blow into financial crisis
The current market is starting to look similar to what it did before the GFC.
Kiwi man victim of 8-year-long Nigerian romance scam
Man contacted disputes service after funds exchange refused transaction, suspecting scam.
Woman charged $1500 interest for $3990 vacuum cleaner
The woman was in line to pay more almost $1500 in interest on the $4000 hoover.
Diana Clement: Is your KiwiSaver fund ethical?
COMMENT: There are some basic steps you can take to check if your fund is ethical.
Finance directors on trial for alleged GFC crimes
Trio accused of deliberately misleading investors.
Liam Dann: Experience rules in the age of abundance
COMMENT: In world where everything is available, companies that deliver on experience win.
Kiwi pours $500k into alleged scam: 'It was very sophisticated'
NZ investor Manfred Bredl fears he's lost $500k in global scam
Our banks are not above reproach
High Court case emerges as Kiwi banks front up with information to regulators.
Future of AMP NZ remains undecided following Aussie revelations
The future of AMP's New Zealand business remains under review.
More fallout from Oz inquiry: AMP chair resigns
AMP's chairwoman has resigned in the wake of the fees for no advice scandal.
Banks face flat half-year profits
Major institutions likely to feel effect of housing market cooling and squeeze in margins.
AMP CEO apologises and quits after Australian conduct inquiry
AMP's Australian chief executive has resigned with immediate effect.
Brian Gaynor: How safe is your money in the bank?
COMMENT: Whatever many people may believe, NZ bank deposits are not guaranteed.
Insurance battle: Widow fights for payout
A brain tumour stopped him paying life insurance, his wife says - then it killed him.
Man loses appeal bid over luxury cars
The man's three Mercedes were repossessed and sold after he fell behind on loan payments.