Banking and financeRisk to NZ seen in emerging market turmoilExposure has grown since Asian financial crisis of 1997, Institute of Economic Research warns.27 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRush on for loan approvalProspective home buyers have been rushing to get pre-approval for loans with less than a 20 per cent deposit before new regulations are brought in.27 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeFinance firm boost tippedFinance companies could make a comeback in the wake of the Reserve Bank's clampdown on low deposit lending by banks.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeCup of water on NZ's red-hot property marketExperts say tighter mortgage lending rules will only a partially ease house prices, writes Jamie Gray.25 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDavid Ross remanded after court hearingDavid Ross, the Ponzi-accused former manager of Ross Asset Management appeared in court this morning, but all aspects of the hearing were suppressed.21 Aug 11:25 PM
Banking and financeBanks to 'cherry pick' loansNew loan restrictions mean the "poor middle-class" hoping to buy their first home will be left out in the cold as banks cherry pick their ideal customers.21 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNew mortgage restrictions from RBNZReserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said banks will be subject to restrictions on high loan-to-value ratio (LVR) housing mortgage loans from October 1.20 Aug 03:50 AM
Banking and financeExternal Reserve Bank members not favoured in studyMost western central banks do not entrust interest rate decisions to committees with external members - the model favoured by the Green and Labour Parties - a Reserve Bank study found.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDominion trio get home detentionThree directors of Dominion Finance and North South Finance were all sentenced to at least 10 months' home detention today.16 Aug 02:45 AM
Aged careHousing big factor in retirement qualityWhether you own your own or rent can have a big impact on the kind of lifestyle you have in retirement, says Massey University.15 Aug 12:30 AM