Banking and financeLehman's lessons - How to cope when disaster strikesInvestment leaders tell markets reporter Tamsyn Parker what the US bank's collapse meant to them, and whether something similar could happen again12 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRace to beat loan deadlineYoung people are making mortgage inquiries at a record rate to beat home-loan restrictions which begin on October 1, a credit bureau says.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan limits boost youth interestThere's been a big jump in the number of younger people trying to get mortgages ahead of new Reserve Bank low-deposit lending rules, says credit agency Veda.12 Sep 02:30 AM
Banking and financeInterest rates hike case buildingThe case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.12 Sep 01:20 AM
Banking and financeSue Brown tipped as FMA chiefTwo of New Zealand's top watchdog jobs could end up being held by women.11 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBridgecorp on path to insolvencyFailed finance company Bridgecorp was on the path to insolvency when it issued the prospectus in 2006, the Court of Appeal heard today.11 Sep 02:00 AM
Banking and financeAustralian named as new SFO headThe new boss for the Serious Fraud Office has been named as Australian Julie Read.11 Sep 12:25 AM
Banking and financeRegulator not investigating Phoenix ForexThe Commerce Commission said this morning it will not be investigating Auckland-based company Phoenix Forex.10 Sep 11:10 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank tipped to hold key rateThe NZIER shadow board believes the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent when it reviews it tomorrow, but with a rise as the next best option.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeComplaint made against Phoenix ForexThe Commerce Commission is considering a complaint about Phoenix Forex.10 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeYou can't shift blame, judge tells Bridgecorp's RoestFormer Bridgecorp CFO Rob Roest suggested the losses to investors were not as severe or widespread, when he appeared before the Court of Appeal today.10 Sep 02:55 AM
Banking and financeFMA still after finance companiesDirectors of failed finance companies are not off the hook yet and the Financial Markets Authority says it is likely to launch criminal proceedings.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDrop in job ads points to softer labour marketAustralian job advertisements are almost at their lowest point since the global financial crisis.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeMarket looking for rate rise cluesThe financial markets expect the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by at least a percentage point next year.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOnline database of advisers advocatedA former financial adviser is appealing for investors to come forward to help set up an online database to help compare the performance of investment advisers.08 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank hikes mortgage ratesKiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.06 Sep 01:00 AM