Banking and financeBig five banks show 10% rise in profitsNew Zealand's five major banks continued to show strong earnings growth in the second half of their financial years, says international consultancy PwC.25 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeJobs, better wages tipped by NZIERThe New Zealand Institute of Economic Research expects the economy to grow 3 per cent this year.25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Bar for accepting hardship claims highHow easy it is to access KiwiSaver funds on financial hardship grounds?24 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLombard payout 'peanuts'Almost 4000 out-of-pocket Lombard investors will still get only "peanuts" after the failed finance firm's receivers reached a $10 million settlement with its directors.24 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLombard case dropped after $10m dealThe FMA has dropped civil proceedings against four Lombard directors as the failed finance company's receivers have reached a $10 million settlement with the men, their insurers and an unnamed "third party".23 Feb 10:50 PM
Banking and financeGrowth 'looks key driver'While 2013 will be remembered as a watershed year for New Zealand's capital markets, this year is also shaping up as being an important one.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeG20 agree on lifting pace of world outputThe world's key economies have agreed on a plan to accelerate the pace of global growth by more than 2 per cent over the next five years.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank gets tough on insurersThe Reserve Bank has told the insurance industry to expect a tougher stance on corporate governance as it beds in new rules for the industry.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLow-deposit loans to flow againBanks' flow of money to borrowers with small deposits has all but dried up in the past three months - but the tide may be about to turn.22 Feb 07:23 PM
OpinionDonald Blair: Ireland-NZ comparison wrongThe basic fundamentals of New Zealand's economy do not match those of the Irish and southern European economies, writes Donald Blair.19 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar weakens against USThe Kiwi weakened after Fed minutes of its January meeting showed some officials raised the possibility of rate rises "relatively soon".19 Feb 07:54 PM
Banking and financeBanks calm fears on tax deal with USKiwi spouses of US citizens in this country would not have their financial records passed to American tax authorities under rules that take effect this year19 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar weaker as English comments drag momentumThe dollar was the weakest performer overnight, after comments by Bill English that the kiwi may be 20% overvalued.18 Feb 08:06 PM
Aged careExpert slams retirement warningA retirement policy expert has hit back at a warning by a KiwiSaver provider that New Zealanders face the prospect of a retirement income that meets only basic needs.18 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeDeveloper jailed over $47m fraudAuckland property developer Malcolm Mayer has been sent to jail for 6 years for a $47m mortgage fraud.17 Feb 09:26 PM
Banking and financeKiwi dollar '20 pc overvalued,' say analystsA London-based hedge fund manager says it's only a matter of time before the Kiwi dollar plunges.17 Feb 01:16 AM
Banking and financeGeneva chases founder for unpaid loanA finance company is chasing its founder for a debt which the man's lawyer says would bankrupt him.16 Feb 11:35 PM
BDBDBanking and financeHeartland to buy 'home equity release' businessHeartland New Zealand, which gained a banking licence just over a year ago, has agreed to buy a reverse mortgage business for $87 million.14 Feb 12:39 AM
Banking and financePaint it blackCampaigners are out to hit the fossil fuel industry where it hurts, by making it an unacceptable place to invest. Peter Huck reports13 Feb 04:30 PM
