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Why is the FMA trying to kill capital markets?

ANALYSIS: A recent report by the market regulator will have a ‘serious chilling effect’ on capital markets transactions, lawyers warn.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 17 Oct 2025

NBR Focus

Dealmakers 2025: Big deals – NZ’s top M&A advisers

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #78: Dealmakers 2025

NBR Focus

Dealmakers 2025: From arm wrestles to handshakes

Shoeshine

Political will required to stimulate NZ’s capital markets

Last Word

Deciphering the comings and goings at the FMA

Edwards on Politics

Incoming Government has a lot to live up to

ANALYSIS: It will be more sympathetic to business but will that also benefit other New Zealanders?

Brent Edwards Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Margin Call

Company results: noise, trend or seasonal effect?

ANALYSIS: Separating the trend from the noise over results season involves both art and science. Good analysis can help you avoid jumping to conclusions too early.

Nicholas Bagnall Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Shoeshine

The tourism sector finally has a plan

ANALYSIS: Industry wants a national bed tax – but will it be in place fast enough to deal with surging returning tourists?

Dita De Boni Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Book Review

The case against military-based defence force

Three Otago academics suggest different priorities to meet security threats.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 19 Nov 2023

Last Word

On the allure of entrepreneurs

ANALYSIS: We musn’t be afraid to talk about the bad with the good.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Hunter’s Corner

The fishy smell from Sanford is overpowering

ANALYSIS: The brief but extraordinary exit statement from independent director Abby Foote is a sign something is seriously off at New Zealand’s second largest fishing company.