The Capital Markets taskforce believes New Zealand could double the size of its public markets in five years - with a little ambition. Here's some of the potential game changers.

It's been a good year for women in the law profession

Mark Bryers pleaded guilty to 34 charges relating to book-keeping and record-keeping failures, as well as failing to attend a creditors' meeting.

A banking blunder by Westpac involving almost $50,000 left an Auckland man momentarily richer.

A survey showing high levels of customer dissatisfaction with Australian-owned banks is a wake up call to the industry, says Finsec.

The kiwi dollar has surged in value after a stunningly low unemployment stat and a speech by Alan Bollard.