Anna Guenther, CEO of crowdfunding platform PledgeMe, talks about its Australian plans.

When $1.3m was deposited in her account, the student spent it.

COMMENT: Dodgy dealing has a long, chequered history, but regulators are fighting back.

COMMENT: Fall in new listings and takeovers thin the ranks - in NZ and abroad.

NZX says it's on track for a lift in annual net profit after a strong first half.

Banks are experimenting with chatbots, but research shows we may not want them.

COMMENT: August reporting season is a crucial time for local sharemarket.

The sale of its financial services business signals a change in strategy say analysts.

COMMENT: When it goes down, instinct will say sell. You should buy.

A tax law coming into force today will require banks to provide IRD with tax information.

Stress at work in set to continue, senior executives say.

COMMENT: What can we take away from the Eroad insider trading prosecution case.

If you have saved more than $15,000 in savings scheme you are beating the average.

The banking system creates money when loans from one bank are deposited in another.

Allan Hawkins' finance companies lose appeal over misleading borrowers.

Accountants now a lean mean financial machine

Despite posting a profit, Craig's says they see the pace of growth slowing.

New Zealand is yet to see a growth of Shari-compliant banking options.

The UK Prime Minister has highlighted the need for "implementation periods" for finance.

COMMENT: Both income and asset tests decide who gets a subsidy, Mary Holm writes.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

I have a burning question. Why do banks send credit cards to teenagers when they turn 18?

Your correspondent [last week] trying to increase their credit card limit and being declined by ANZ was the exact experience I have

Meet the company behind New Zealand's first digital currency KiwiSaver-like initiative, My Bitcoin Saver.

COMMENT: Many people seem to freeze like a possum in the headlights at the idea of reading their insurance policy.

The new FMA guide for code of conduct brushes off claims the market was the best arbiter of fixing any problems in the sector.

COMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.

There's no shortage of cranes on Auckland's skyline. What is in short supply is enough new homes for the growing city.

Spontaneous purchases and splurging on avoidable items such as booze and cigarettes are hindering household budgets.

Deutsche Bank announced massive cuts to its annual bonus scheme, as it looks to absorb the impact of a hefty fine.