Banking and financeKiwi architects make mark in OzNew Zealand architects, including Auckland's much-awarded Andrew Patterson, have been critical of Australian practices winning big jobs here.05 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac post record half-yearAn improving economy and a massive reduction in bad loans helped Westpac New Zealand post a record half-year profit.05 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRecord half-year for ANZANZ New Zealand says an improving economy and its ditching of the National Bank in favour of a single retail brand helped it achieve a 27 per cent lift in half-year cash profit to a record $887 million.01 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRecord profit for ANZANZ New Zealand has posted a $887 million first-half cash profit - a 27 per cent gain from a year earlier.30 Apr 11:20 PM
Banking and financeComplaint awareness needs to improve - FMAJust one in 10 people know who to complain to if they have a dispute with their bank, insurer or financial adviser - and that's not good enough, says the head of the FMA.30 Apr 09:46 PM
Banking and financeKiwiSaver plan could hit saversLabour's proposals to allow the Reserve Bank to adjust KiwiSaver contributions rather than interest rates to control inflation could hurt savers, KiwiSaver experts warn.29 Apr 02:10 AM
Banking and financeLabour's plan 'nothing new'Finance Minister Bill English has rubbished Labour's new Kiwisaver plan, but the policy has received support from employers.28 Apr 10:15 PM
Banking and financeKiwiSaver complaints on the riseMore people are complaining about KiwiSaver to the Banking Ombudsman with a 51 per cent increase in cases compared to last year.28 Apr 08:40 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Charges for schemes can be confusingIt's a great idea to keep an eye on your KiwiSaver fees because "Fees are the one constant that will always eat away at your returns."28 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank worker admits stealing $400kA Queenstown woman done for a $400,000 bank rip-off has admitted the offending - and using the money for a house, overseas trips and paying off debts.28 Apr 02:23 AM
Banking and financeFMA keeps powder dry on civil claimsThe Financial Markets Authority won't wait until receivers have finished chasing funds from convicted finance company directors. when considering civil cases.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana Clement: Overcoming the money taboo is pricelessWe confess all on Facebook. The whole world knows what we ate for lunch and what we think about political or social issues. But we don't tell the world how much we earn or owe.25 Apr 11:33 PM
Banking and financeBank boss: Stop talking about bonusesBarclays has been accused of trying to silence criticism of its bonus culture after a director slapped down a shareholder for speaking out over its pay practices.24 Apr 11:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFMA investigates interest rate swaps to farmersThe FMA is investigating whether the sales and marketing of interest rate swaps by major banks to rural customers may have breached the laws.23 Apr 10:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeInterest rates hiked to 3pcThe Reserve Bank has increased the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3 per cent this morning.23 Apr 09:01 PM
Banking and financeExperts back OCR increaseThere is near-unanimous support on NZIER's shadow board for Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler to raise the official cash rate again tomorrow, to 3 per cent.22 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeInterest rate peak poses big riskInterest rates could peak at a level which would see first-home buyers in Auckland spending two-thirds of household income paying the mortgage.21 Apr 04:15 PM
