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Sir Ron Brierley: The old warrior
In 1961 Ron Brierley launched Brierley Investments, the business that went on to become New Zealand's largest listed company. Fifty years on, Sir Ron looks back, and tells Yvonne van Dongen he's not ready to fade away just yet.
Hubbard firm has lost $7m: managers
Hubbard Management Funds, Allan and Jean Hubbard's businesses in statutory management, lost $7.1m from September 30 to the end of January.
Committee clamps down on low-ball stock offers
The new Financial Markets Authority will have the power to clamp down on low-ball stock offers the likes of which are used by Christchurch businessman Bernard Whimp.
Mystery SCF bidder revealed
Former South Canterbury Finance chairman Allan Hubbard wants the Govt to front up to the public about a bid from an investment fund.
UK ponzi scheme took in £14m savings from 350 victims
To his clients, Terry Freeman had all the trappings of a multimillionaire City of London trader.
Mrs Hotchin 'I'm not selfish, I care'
The wife of Hanover Finance boss Mark Hotchin, Amanda, says she has been wrongly portrayed in the media.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Plenty of zeroes and a few heroes for 2010
Hanover Finance shareholders Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson were the major business notables to fall from grace.
SFO investigating Mutual Finance
The Serious Fraud Office has opened a probe into the dealings of failed minor lender Mutual Finance Ltd.