CompaniesConcerns raised about NZ shell firmA dispute has again thrown up complaints that misused shell companies.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financePower firms nudge index to fresh highNZ shares rose to a fresh record yesterday, paced by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy as investors mulled possible lower interest rates across the Tasman.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Adams: Xero has the Google factor over MYOBAs rivalry between Australasian accounting software foes Xero and MYOB heats up, an investment blog has found a novel method of comparing the two companies' prospects.02 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesCapital puts Rocket Lab on countdownRocket Lab has attracted new financial backing from one of the United States' oldest venture capital firms and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin to put it on course.02 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMyFarm launches $5m kiwifruit orchardNew Zealand farm investment company MyFarm, which up until now has specialised in the pastoral sector, has weighed into kiwifruit with the launch of a $5 million orchard syndicate.01 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingRadio helps MediaWorks return to profitMediaWorks Investments has returned to profitability in its first 10 months under a new capital structure, and its radio business was the biggest contributor to earnings.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Duke coy on Pumpkin Patch but branches out in retailMarket speculation about Rod Duke boosting his stake in struggling children's clothing chain Pumpkin Patch has so far failed to become a reality, writes Christopher Adams.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeReceivers target bankrupt dying execThe receivers of Belgrave Finance are trying to bankrupt the terminally ill property developer who controlled the company, despite doubts it'll yield money.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyShowdown looms for Contact EnergyContact Energy could be heading for a showdown with minority shareholders over what to do with a $1 billion pot of cash.16 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesBoss backs FMA on market manipulationThe boss of a local fund manager has welcomed efforts by the country's financial regulator to crack down on market manipulation.15 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesAfrica volatility scares off investorsWest Australian mining companies with operations in Africa have had A$3.6 billion ($3.7 billion) wiped from their value in the past year.09 Feb 04:00 PM
SharesCastle Point attracts investorAn international investor has become a shareholder in Auckland-based fund manager Castle Point Funds.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Market integrity depends on investor confidenceSpeculation that a leading player in the funds management sector is facing a FMA investigation for market manipulation is concerning if true, writes Liam Dann.08 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMillions at stake in luxury resort stoushA multimillion-dollar fight involving one of New Zealand's most luxurious resorts is heading back to the High Court at Auckland this week.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeA tale of two SkyCities on cardsAuckland could boost SkyCity Entertainment Group's half-year result issued on Wednesday but Adelaide could drag it down.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: Modern take on inflation and deflation has its ups and downsI remember inflation and deflation as among the easiest topics to comprehend in my economics class.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeLiquidators eye Ponzi investorsThe liquidators of fraudster Jacqui Bradley's failed business are mulling whether to try to claw back $2 million from eight investors who were paid out before her Ponzi scheme folded.26 Jan 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceCarmel Fisher: 2015 predictionsAs economist John Kenneth Galbraith once said: "The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable."20 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyOil futures rally after price slumpOil bulls finally caught a break as prices capped their first weekly advance since November.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyChinese equities plungeChinese equities plunged the most in five years, led by brokerages, after regulatory efforts to rein in record margin lending sparked concern.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: It pays to keep tabs on providers' feesKiwiSavers collectively had more than $21 billion in their accounts. Those are some pretty big numbers, so what do fees mean for individual KiwiSaver balances?19 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWary watch on Europe's financial marketsFinancial markets will this week find whether the Swiss National Bank's fears were well-founded when the European Central Bank announces its plan to revive economic growth.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Aged care$320m plan for retirement villagesGraham Wilkinson's Christchurch-based Retirement Assets is spending $320 million developing and expanding three retirement villages and he is now hunting for further sites.19 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesGold miners plan wind downBig gold producers are making plans to wind down some operations in different parts of the country while keeping a close eye on the price of the precious metal.18 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessBeware of parent trap, directors toldCompany directors are being warned that unless they keep a subsidiary independent, a parent firm can be liable for its debts.15 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesCarmel Fisher: Dump emotion to win the unwinnableIf investors could be bothered wading through academic research of recent decades on markets and investor behaviour, they'd probably feel like giving investing a wide berth.06 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeScrap heats up over $18.5m finance settlementThe Australian wing of a United States investment fund could swoop in front of Capital + Merchant Finance investors and take a chunk of an $18.5 million settlement.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeOz banks need extra capitalCommonwealth Bank of Australia and its three main rivals may need as much as A$30 billion ($32.4 billion) in fresh capital.08 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergySuper Fund's $78.5m boost for LanzaTechBiofuel developer LanzaTech's coffers have been bolstered with a US$60 million ($78.5 million) cash injection from the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA prefers Hanover deal to trialThe FMA says it would prefer to settle its civil action against six businessmen associated with Hanover Finance, and its chief executive says he is "still hopeful" a deal can be reached.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFinance law reform focuses on investorsA once-in-a-generation overhaul of securities law will put the focus firmly back on investors.30 Nov 04:00 PM
