Business

Judge keeps Ross ponzi class action alive
Law & Regulation

Judge keeps Ross ponzi class action alive

The High Court at Wellington has declined ANZ Bank’s attempt to get a suit from more than 500 investors of failed Ross Asset Management thrown out early. Justice Jillian Mallon ruled today that the $80 million class action must go to trial. The investor case alleges David R...

Victoria Young 05 May 2020
Risk of power retailers failing prompts regulatory intervention
Policy

Risk of power retailers failing prompts regulatory intervention

The risk of “multiple defaults” among electricity retailers has prompted the sector regulator to require the largest network companies to provide financial support to some of their customers. The Electricity Authority plans an urgent rule change that will require the six large...

Gavin Evans 05 May 2020
BNZ accused of sabotage by former business partner
Finance

BNZ accused of sabotage by former business partner

The company behind failed payments platform Swipe HQ is suing BNZ and SmartPay, accusing the pair of deceit and conspiring against it.

Victoria Young 05 May 2020
Small ETS reprieve for heavy industry
Infrastructure

Small ETS reprieve for heavy industry

Heavy industry has had a small win on emissions policy, with the government allowing greater protections for firms most at risk from overseas rivals.

Gavin Evans 05 May 2020