Banking and financeEx-Brit banker faces more rates-rigging chargesNZ resident and former British banker Darrell Read faces more criminal proceedings, from Britain's Serious Fraud Office, for his part in an alleged international rates-rigging scheme.03 Apr 08:30 PM
Banking and financeBNZ boss to lead Oz parentThe Bank of New Zealand has again proven to be something of a springboard, propelling its current chief executive, Andrew Thorburn, to the role of chief executive of the parent company, National Australia Bank, in Melbourne.03 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeCaution over 100% home loan offersA "financial coaching" company which can avoid new mortgage-lending limits placed on banks is offering 100 per cent finance to families wanting to buy their first home.03 Apr 03:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls on lower dairy commodity pricesThe kiwi was the worst performing currency tracked by Reuters overnight, falling as low 85.45 US cents after rising as high as 87 cents earlier this week.02 Apr 08:17 PM
Banking and financeDeadline in rate swap cases moves to mid-yearThe Commerce Commission has deferred its call on whether to lay proceedings against three banks involved in its interest rate swaps investigation as it is assessing new information in the cases.02 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeAust businesses urge caution on interest ratesAustralian business groups are urging the Reserve Bank to exercise caution before considering raising interest rates, given improving signs in the economy are not yet widespread.01 Apr 11:10 PM
Banking and financeCrowd-funding door opens for NZ corporatesAround a dozen companies have indicated interest in setting up crowd-funding as new rules come into force making it easier for businesses to raise capital.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeIMF says kiwi dollar overvaluedThe New Zealand dollar is overvalued by between 5 and 15 per cent, the International Monetary Fund reckons.31 Mar 03:15 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank class action deadline loomsKiwibank customers have until tonight to sign up to class-action style litigation over allegedly "unfair penalty" fees.30 Mar 09:34 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cycle turns for wheeler-dealersWatch closely. We are about to find out if we have learned anything from the financial crisis, writes Liam Dann.30 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwiSaver default fund numbers beefed upCommerce Minister Craig Foss has beefed up the number of KiwiSaver default providers that members are automatically enrolled into when they sign up.27 Mar 08:26 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as reports raise concerns about global growth24 Mar 07:57 PM
Banking and financeBank's extreme makeoverSecure safes at teller stations to increase security, a new intelligent ATM and a "live wall" of 15 55-inch television screens showing a digital panorama for waiting customers are some of the features of the ANZ's biggest branch makeover.24 Mar 03:15 PM
