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DIY filling the gaps in tougher times
Cost-conscious do-it-yourselfers are picking up where tradespeople left off at big-box hardware stores.
Deposit rates on rise
A number of banks and large finance companies have made changes to deposit rates, with rates generally being pushed up.
Savings provider in email stoush
A KiwiSaver provider has come under fire after one of its commissioned salespeople sent out an email dissing the track record of alternate providers ANZ and ASB.
Pyne Gould set to enter NZX top 50 after rights issue
Pyne Gould Corp's underwriters have picked up 11.3 per cent of a $237 million rights issue.
Bereaved families gain access to KiwiSaver cash
Hundreds of families with deceased KiwiSaver members can now access the money without having to go through a complicated legal procedure.
AMP Capital enjoys the fruits of recovery
Investment markets are in a "sweet spot" right now as they recover from the global financial crisis, says AMP Capital.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Securities watchdog part of old boys club
Fran O'Sullivan writes that the Securities Commission won't achieve much as long as they persist with a 'limp-wristed' approach.
Finance firms likely to know more about us
NZ wants to follow Australia's decision which give financiers greater access to people's credit histories.
South Canterbury able to breathe again
South Canterbury Finance finally lodged a new prospectus yesterday, ending an eight week debenture funding drought.
Bankrupt: the man Kiwis love to hate
Mark Bryers, the man behind the Blue Chip collapse, is likely to be stripped of his assets.
Sharemarket lift makes KiwiSaver funds fly
A major turnaround on the sharemarket in the past six months has boosted the performance of KiwiSaver growth funds.
Bank fees reduced or even dropped as competition bites
Some banks have reduced fees, while others have wiped some completely.