A new era of seriousness has begun for finance companies, which now require credit ratings in order to operate.

Blue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers admits failing to keep accounting records in the lead-up to the collapse of his property empire.

It's good news that the Securities Commission is about to get off its butt and issue a 'Please Explain' to NZX boss Mark Weldon.

Government says it is considering is the merging of different regulatory functions of the stock exchange, Companies Office and the Securities Commission.

Multi-millionaire Sir Bob Jones is preparing a legal attack that could shut down the surviving arms of Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers' business empire.

The new head of the SFO has set a deadline of March 31 to decide if charges will be laid against people over their finance company activities.

Hanover investors back debt-for-equity deal but documents show big problems.

Hanover investors asked heated questions of company directors at a meeting to discuss the $400 million deal put up by Allied Farmers.