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Why shareholders are nervous as ANZ eyes Suncorp

On the face of it, the A$4.9 billiontakeover looks like a good idea.

Investors relying on 'leap of faith' for ethical fund choice

FMA tells investment managers they need to do better when it comes to ethical funds.

Competition heats up for low cost sustainability loans - which bank has the best deal?

Banks compete on low interest energy-efficiency loans.

'Food, fuel, housing': How much longer will the inflation pain last?

Inflation may have reached its peak, but the pain will linger.

ANZ launches rights issue to fund Suncorp Bank purchase

ANZ has launched a rights issue to fund its purchase of Queensland's Suncorp Bank.

Why organisations must allow for those who can't or won't move online

There are two underlying assumptions that everyone can or should interact digitally.

Police 'powerless': Her ex uses 1c deposits for vile abuse via bank account

Victim says banks and police seem disinterested or powerless to stop the messages.

Active vs passive investing: What you need to know

S&P Dow Jones makes a case for passive investing.

Bank profits hit another quarterly record - but one makes a loss

But tougher conditions expected to be felt in the second and third quarters.

Tighter criteria: Interest-only housing loans declining

'The effect will be catastrophic. How does this work for people who are suffering?'

Explainer: Why home loan rates are rising so quickly

And are set to rise even further.

ASB Bank predicts record $10/kg milk price for 2022/23

It would be the first double-digit milk price on record if it comes to pass.

ANZ hikes interest rates for second time in a month

The bank has put the changes down to a significant rise in wholesale rates.

Conflict of interest? Director tied to Kiwibank contracts to RBNZ

Concern raised over a contractor to the Reserve Bank's ties to Kiwibank.

GDP slump: Why we're not halfway to recession ... yet

The economy will rebound from the Omicron slump, but the real pain may still be to come.

Lights on, empty floors: Auckland's ghost towers

Empty floors in three key office towers make up 45 per cent of CBD vacancies.