Wellington, Aug 19 NZPA - Problems continue at United States clothing company American Apparel, in which businessman Eric Watson has a stake. This week the company raised "substantial" doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and warned it could breach a loan covenant.

Wellington, July 29 NZPA - Hanover Finance co-founder Eric Watson's former home, which has a golf course, polo ground and heli pad, is for sale. The Westbury Estate on Batty Road in Karaka is being marketed by Colliers International. A tender for the property closes on August 25.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - Businessman Eric Watson is reported to have broken his back while skiing in the Swiss Alps, and is recovering in a Zurich hospital following an operation.

Wellington, Oct 23 NZPA - Businessman Eric Watson is taking aim at the United States milk market using New Zealand farming practices.

Wellington, June 17 NZPA - Continuing his assault on the shortcomings of the finance industry in a new book, economist Gareth Morgan says he is also hopefully better equipping people "if they're going to play the money game".

Wellington, May 1 NZPA - Former Lion Nathan boss Doug Myers is ranked as the 215th wealthiest person in Britain, according to the Sunday Times newspaper.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - Former yachting millionaire Stewart Thwaites was declared bankrupt in the High Court in Wellington today.

Wellington, March 13 NZPA - A Hanover Group subsidiary is set to apply for Wellington businessman and yachtsman Stewart Thwaites to be made bankrupt in court on Monday.

Wellington, Feb 25 NZPA - Questions are being asked about why FAI Finance is getting a government guarantee for retail deposits. FAI Finance is owned by the troubled Hanover Group.

(Pix available on www.nzpaimages.co.nz) By Alastair Bull of NZPA Auckland, Dec 9 NZPA - Hanover Finance investors have overwhelmingly accepted a five-year rescue plan to save the company from receivership.