BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains as greenback weakensThe dollar advanced as the greenback weakened following reports Obama raised concerns of US dollar strength.08 Jun 08:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeIndex rises to highest level since MarchNew Zealand shares rose yesterday as investors shrugged off the prospect of higher global interest rates, and bought property stocks.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLaw firm says watchdog means businessThe FMA lifted its enforcement action in May, showing it is "increasingly prepared to flex its regulatory muscles", according to one of the country's biggest law firms.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDominion Finance investors get $10m payoutDominion Finance and investors will share a $10m payout after receivers and the FMA settled claims.08 Jun 03:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this weekThe dollar may fall this week as traders bet the Reserve Bank could reduce interest rates.08 Jun 01:12 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls againThe kiwi touched 70.25 US cents over the weekend, its lowest level since August 2010.07 Jun 08:46 PM
AgribusinessLow milk prices risk to banksTwo successive years of low milk prices will increase pressure on the asset quality of New Zealand banks, says ratings agency Fitch.05 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops to 4-month low against euroThe dollar touched a four-month low against the euro after the European Central Bank lifted its inflation forecast.03 Jun 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains, shrugging off drop in dairy pricesThe dollar rose even after dairy product prices unexpectedly fell in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Jun 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits lowest in almost 5 yearsThe kiwi touched 70.65 US cents in an illiquid market yesterday, its lowest level since August 2010.01 Jun 08:52 PM
Banking and financeAussie stocks pare gainsThe Australian sharemarket has closed lower, retreating after a one-month high on Friday.01 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessChief confident prices will reboundThe next eight months will be lean for dairy farmers but Rabobank NZ chief Ben Russell says he is confident the downturn will be cyclical and one most farmers can cope with.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWarning over Sydney housing bubbleHouse prices in Sydney rose 15 per cent in May from a year earlier, prompting a warning of a price bubble in Australia's biggest city.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRBA hold on rates expected after cutsThe Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold when it meets this week.31 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence slumpsBusiness confidence has slumped in the latest ANZ monthly survey.29 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCo-Operative Bank posts 24pc lift in profitThe Co-Operative Bank has posted a 24 per cent lift in annual profit, while also boosting its rebate to customers.28 May 08:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops to 4-year lowThe dollar dropped to its lowest in more than four years on concern about the outlook for the economy.28 May 08:45 PM
Banking and financeANZ singled out over rate swapsANZ has been singled out by the Commerce Commission for its misleading behaviour over interest rate swaps.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Refinery shares get snapped upCould Chevron New Zealand's offloading of its NZ Refining shares be a sign of things to come?28 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessANZ's rate swap breachANZ breached the Fair Trading Act for misleadingly representing interest rate swaps to some customers.27 May 10:30 PM
Banking and finance$372k award shrinks pool for investorsThe biggest investor in one of Allan Hubbard's shambolic business vehicles has won about $372,000 in court costs from it, further diluting the amount available to 300 others.27 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNZIER predicts official cash rate to holdReserve Bank will disappoint financial markets and leave the official cash rate on hold for another two years, says NZIER.27 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as major markets closeThe dollar changed little overnight with major markets in the US and the UK closed for public holidays.25 May 09:40 PM
AgribusinessCrunch time for dairy farmersIt's crunch time for dairy farmers this week when Fonterra releases its farmgate milk price forecast for the coming 2015/16 season.25 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLawyers look at SCF disclosure timingA SCF investor who is helping fund a legal probe says he bought preference shares on the back of statements the company made about its prospects only months before it collapsed.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseFunds can now be used for depositsThere's been a few changes to KiwiSaver affecting first home buyers - and it's mostly good news.25 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSCF shareholders 'fool's gold' claimSome South Canterbury Finance preference shareholders played with 'fool's gold' due to a lack of proper information, says one broker.25 May 02:50 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as greenback strengthensThe NZ fell as the US dollar strengthened following signs of rising US inflation.24 May 08:39 PM
Banking and financeInvestors mull SCF legal actionOut-of-pocket South Canterbury Finance investors will meet today in Auckland to join others rallying behind a probe looking into possible legal action.24 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeMarked drop in mortgagee salesBanks foreclosed on more than 700 properties in the last year when financially strapped homeowners could no longer afford repayments.24 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSaving money child's playTeaching kids about money is increasingly becoming a top priority for the major banks.24 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestor 'meh' over banks' criminal pleasInvestors yawned at the news that five of the world's biggest banks agreed to plead guilty in a currency-rigging probe.22 May 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops to 4-year low vs. British poundThe dollar fell to a four-year low against the British pound after UK retail sales rose more-than-expected.21 May 08:41 PM
