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Hanover was 'responsibly governed and managed', cleared Watson says

Hanover was 'responsibly governed and managed', cleared Watson says

By Paul McBeth April 30 (BusinessDesk) - The failed Hanover Finance group of companies was "responsibly governed and managed," according to shareholder Eric Watson, who was today cleared of any criminal wrongdoing when the Serious Fraud Office decided not to prosecute any of the...

30 Apr 2013
MARKET CLOSE NZ shares break more records; Xero, Ryman at new highs

MARKET CLOSE NZ shares break more records; Xero, Ryman at new highs

April 30 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares rose, pushing the benchmark index to another record, as Xero, Ryman Healthcare and A2 Corp led companies making new highs. The NZX 50 Index rose 33.40 points, or 0.7 percent, to 4614.37. Within the index, 22 stocks rose, 23 fell and...

30 Apr 2013
NZ dollar holds gains as business confidence, building permits underpin local growth story

NZ dollar holds gains as business confidence, building permits underpin local growth story

By Paul McBeth April 30 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar held gains after a business confidence survey and building data didn't derail the prospects for the local economic recovery, and ahead of central bank meetings that will likely dictate global sentiment. The kiwi t...

30 Apr 2013