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Alarm bells sound over investment
A British company offering huge financial returns to NZ investors is registered to a woman living in an offshore tax haven who was also linked to nearly 180 shell companies here.

Diana Clement: Scouting out opportunities to invest in rural sector
The rural sector drives our economy. Yet there are surprisingly few opportunities for townies to invest in it. It is, of course, possible to buy a farm. This, however, is out of the financial reach of most investors.

Holm: If the scheme looks too good to be true ...
What are the warning signs of a pyramid scheme?

BNZ makes play at youth market
BNZ has launched a marketing push to capture a bigger share of the youth market by launching a new internet banking product.

Kiwis sour on foreign investment
New Zealanders are showing a rising resistance to overseas investors, a business survey has found.

Women lag in retirement savings
New KiwiSaver figures confirm fears that women aren't keeping up with men on retirement saving.

Bikers make hobby their business
For many entrepreneurs, business inspiration can come from a hobby they enjoy. They might also have a strong drive to be their own boss.

Shares gain amid rising positivity
New Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.

The outlook for investors
Returns from shares beat fixed income and residential property.

KiwiSaver membership growth waning
KiwiSaver membership is now well over two million but the number of people signing up each month is clearly trending down, latest figures show.

How to avoid pitfalls and succeed in franchising
What skills and experience do you need to be a successful franchisee?

Investors face long wait for new protection
A much-anticipated overhaul of securities law won't kick in until 2016.