Banking and financeBeware of reverse mortgagesReverse equity mortgages are increasingly tempting to retired Aucklanders who have houses soaring in value, but little cash.28 Jun 08:59 PM
Banking and financeC+M investors to finally get payoutCapital + Merchant Finance's out-of-pocket investors finally have some good news seven years after its collapse with an $18.5 million settlement announced today.26 Jun 02:50 AM
Banking and financeAussie foils RBA as growth rivals kiwi, poundAustralia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.24 Jun 03:28 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar touches 2-month highThe Kiwi dollar touched a two-month high overnight, approaching 87.50 US cents, after a measure of Chinese manufacturing was stronger than expected23 Jun 08:59 PM
Banking and financeInterest rates cited as drag on mall landlordMorningstar has released a bearish analysis of giant landlord Kiwi Income Property Trust.23 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGrowth will keep rate hikes comingStrong growth in construction led to a 1.0 per cent rise in gross domestic product (GDP) in the March 2014 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.18 Jun 11:08 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank lifts loan and deposit ratesKiwibank has raised its home loan and deposit interest rates this morning.17 Jun 08:51 PM
Banking and financeInvestor caution urged over rash of new IPOsThe boss of New Zealand's financial regulator is urging investors to approach a rush of stock exchange listings, including some high-risk technology companies, with caution.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'Bitcoin Jesus' calls the rich to a tax-free paradiseHe's known as Bitcoin Jesus and he is offering a haven for the rich: a condo in the Caribbean that comes with a new passport and almost zero taxes.17 Jun 03:24 AM
BDBDBanking and financeOCR hiked to 3.25pc, dollar jumpsThe Reserve Bank has just lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent.11 Jun 09:45 PM
Banking and financeTraffic index bodes well for economyANZ Bank says its Truckometer indices bode well for economic growth into the second half of the year.10 Jun 05:00 PM
