BDBDBanking and financeLombard sentences undermined by law change, lawyer saysSweeping changes to securities law have undermined the custodial sentences handed out to former directors of Lombard, the Supreme Court has heard.11 Feb 01:26 AM
EconomyRisky investment stars behind global crash, says expertHaving a culture where star talent was allowed to make investment decisions without being checked was a big driver of the global financial crisis.10 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesBurgerFuel shares continue to climbInvestment firm set up by Subway founders to take 10% stake in listed fast-food chain.14 Jan 09:30 PM
SharesDiligent shares keep soaringDiligent's share price has continued to rally and was up a further 10 per cent in morning trading.06 Jan 10:30 PM
EconomyJapan cuts 3Q economic growth estimate to 1.1 pctJapan slashed its estimate of economic growth for the July-September quarter Monday as investment by companies slowed more than first estimated.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKevin Roberts: Rome wasn't built on apathyWe must first conquer our island syndrome and pull together if we are ever to win the world from the edge, writes Kevin Roberts.09 Dec 04:54 AM
BusinessInvestors get money back from failed schemeNearly $60 million has been returned to 2217 people who were stung by the failure of the Credit SaILS investment.09 Dec 03:17 AM
Small BusinessMeeting gives backers wings to help with developmentThe purpose was to increase the professionalism of angel investing in New Zealand.03 Nov 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: How to get millions from angel investorsHow does a fast-growing small business attract angel investment?03 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeOne in four ASB KiwiSavers not savingASB - the country's second largest KiwiSaver provider - says nearly one in four of its members are not contributing to their retirement savings.21 Oct 10:12 PM
Banking and financeClose watch on KiwiSaverWatchdog checks progress as several providers struggle to meet deadline for new reports.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessLaw change to kick start capital raisingInvestors will soon be able to take stakes in small Kiwi businesses through an online crowdfunding system which hopes to "liberate the New Zealand economy".20 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFMA cancels medical firm's prospectusNZ's market regulator has cancelled the allegedly misleading offer documents of a company that claimed it would use investor money to set up dialysis clinics.15 Oct 10:40 PM
CompaniesXero shares hit recordXero is starting to "come up on the foils and sail away" while its massive US rival is "struggling to move online".14 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailHighbrook Business Park town centre set to openGoodman Property Trust, with a $2 billion real estate portfolio, will celebrate the opening of the first stage of its new town centre.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Personal FinanceMore angel money on tableAngel investment levels have bounced back this year, driven by an increase in follow-on funding into existing start-ups, according to figures released today.25 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyReports to power Meridian floatThe Shareholders Association has welcomed a move by the stock exchange to help fund independent research on the Meridian Energy sharemarket float.17 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessPartners Life attracts $18m in new capitalFast-growing life insurer Partners Life has attracted $18 million in new capital as it prepares the way for a sharemarket listing.25 Aug 05:30 PM
Companies$1m at stake as five firms face dragonsFive companies are set to put their business plans to the acid test in front of a panel of shrewd business investors.25 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyBiofuel venture an 'act of faith'The investment appeal of biofuels seems clear - growing populations urgently need alternatives to scarce and expensive fossil fuels.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandProviders want reforms to go furtherSocial housing providers have told the Government that its reforms need to go much further.13 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Investment property funding ruled outMy partner and I have been living in Australia since the start of the year because we can save more here than we could ever in New Zealand for a house.05 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLiquidation aims to protect all interestsCynotech Holdings' chairman Allan Hawkins says the company was put into liquidation to protect "everybody's interests".30 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeWynyard plays down share price fallShares in Wynyard Group have fallen below their issue price following the firm's NZX debut this morning.19 Jul 12:35 AM
OpinionEdtorial: FMA's first chief leaves solid legacyEditorial: Restoring investor confidence in NZ's financial markets is a long-term proposition - and Sean Hughes showed how much can be done in 3 years.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TaxInvestor fails to overthrow Trinity tax decisionAn attempt by an investor in the Trinity forestry scheme to set aside a nine-year-old tax avoidance ruling has been dismissed.30 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOz market slumps over China credit crunch fearAustralian shares have posted their largest one-day loss in two months as nervous investors looked to steep falls on Asian markets over fears of a credit crunch in China.24 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyDrop tarnishes gold sharesShares in New Zealand and Australia's largest gold producers have bombed in recent weeks, with Australian giant Newcrest Mining shedding A$9 billion ($10.72 billion) in share value.16 Jun 05:30 PM
