Personal FinanceTaxpayer bill for Allied Nationwide could be highest everIf Allied Nationwide Finance is unable to resolve its Trust Deed stand-off and Guardian Trust pulls the plug, the taxpayer could face a bill exceeding that for all the six Crown-guaranteed finance companies to have failed so far.11 Aug 06:56 AM
Personal FinanceStrength in telco networking numbersWhen it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceKermadec portfolio hit in tough marketFalling asset worth and expiring leases damaging profits.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceAllied Nationwide reinvestment rate slips below 30pcAlllied Nationwide Finance had a debenture reinvestment rate of 29.3pc in May.09 Aug 02:45 AM
Interest rates<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Ten reasons why house prices have 10pc to fallThe fundamental problems with the NZ housing market are coming home to roost, writes Bernard Hickey.09 Aug 02:15 AM
InvestmentStrategic Finance receivers say repayment due early SeptReceivers say they will make a payout to investors of between 1.5c and 2.5c in the dollar within the next 4 weeks.09 Aug 01:45 AM
Opinion<i>Michael Lang:</i> Short-term gains won't make up for big lossesGlobal shares are up 70 per cent since March last year so why are investors feeling down? Investment manager Michael Lang explains the 'ugly maths of finance'.08 Aug 05:30 PM
Interest ratesNational house prices: How you fareA "do-nothing" sentiment is gripping the property market and the number of house sales is down a third from a year ago, says the valuation agency QV.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana Clement<i>Bargain Betty:</i> Frugal living makes sense - even to the wealthy07 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceKathmandu slips under forecast profit, shares slumps 9.8pcKathmandu shares have slumped nearly 10pc after the company said profits will be up, but slightly under forecast.03 Aug 10:30 PM
Personal FinanceFeltex case raises audit questions, says MinisterThe Feltex case raises questions about the advice the board received from auditors, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.03 Aug 12:00 AM
