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Keystone's Bog Follett revises popular financial book
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In his introduction, Follett writes that while the book won't make the reader an accountant, it will help them talk to accountants and bookkeepers and understand the financial reports they produce. And that's why it is important it was written by a ...

Business is all about balancing risk and reward - at that is particularly true when it comes to financing growth. Typically, many New Zealand home and small business owners are risk-averse (and wisely so), but one of the biggest reasons business owners give for their businesses failing to thrive is lack of capital. This week's guaranteed-under-two-minute read delves into some of the options and offers some advice if you're needing to invest in the business to help get it off the ground or to the next level.

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We've heard it said that the place most businesses start looking for capital is the three "F"s": friends, family and fools. You'll find some realistic, sensible advice and a comparison of some of the options here.

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What's in store for financial advisers this year?  Good Returns has compiled some expert predictions so you know what to look out for.

The impending departure of Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has sparked calls for changes to monetary policy; meanwhile, a Treasury report has been seen as a call for a capital gains tax. 

A new Treasury report highlighting vast differences in tax rates between asset classes is a thinly-veiled call for a capital gains tax, according to one tax expert.

Kiwibank has joined with most of the other banks and cut some of its fixed rate home loan rates, with decreases in its longer term loans.

New anti-money laundering requirements will be a headache for advisers, and will provide no benefit to them or their clients, according to IFA president Nigel Tate.

Dust off your crystal ball; the silly season is over and it's time to look at what's in store for global investment markets in 2012.

The impending departure of Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has got people thinking about changing the way monetary policy is set - and there are plenty of views on what to do. Jenny Ruth looks at the issue.

NZX names new chief executive to replace Mark Weldon.

Can companies rely on their policy documents if there is a dispute with a client over what is covered? 

[UPDATED] Ginger Group has gone through a restructuring process which has seen its chief executive depart.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today announced he will not be seeking another term as governor when his current term ends on September 25.

Bollard confirms departure; More guidelines from FMA; Study tour opportunity.

Fund manager performance fees were a hot topic again this week; meanwhile, the price Fisher Funds paid to buy Huljich KiwiSaver was finally revealed.

(31 January 2012) Following the consultation paper on various aspects of the Auditor Regulation Act 2011, the NZICA has made a submission to the FMA on behalf of members © 2012 CCH New Zealand Ltd

(31 January 2012) The IRD is reminding customers that end—of—year tax payments are due 7 February 2012 unless they have an extension of time through a tax agent © 2012 CCH New Zealand Ltd

(31 January 2012) On 27 January 2012, the Treasury released the "Financial statements of the Government of New Zealand for the five months ended 30 November 2011" © 2012 CCH New Zealand Ltd

(31 January 2012) The IRD has issued standard practice statement SPS 11/07: "Application of discretion in section 81(1B) of the Tax Administration Act 1994 — the secrecy provisions" © 2012 CCH New Zealand Ltd

ASB, Bank Direct and Sovereign have cut their one to five year fixed rate home loan by between 10 and 20 basis points.