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David Schnauer: Has the NZ economy really done well?

Opinion: Things look good in the short term but what about the longer view?

New unemployment data may seal next interest rate move

Unemployment is expected to have fallen again in the June quarter.

Inflation is coming - Should we be worried? Kiwi experts weigh in

Is inflation back to steal our wealth or does the modern world have it beat?

NZ's largest life insurer faces $700,000 fine for misleading customers

AIA's behaviour exacerbated and prolonged the harm to vulnerable customers, watchdog says.

FMA censures Wellington firm over unpermitted investment advice

FoxPlan's authorised financial advisers may have not complied with disclosure obligations.

Christopher Niesche: Why Aussie banks are snapping up broadband companies

OPINION: Why banks are looking to offer their customers something different.

Editorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?

The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.

Liam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears grow

After last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.

Cost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 years

It feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.

Can Jasper become a 'Sharesies' for property investors?

The Auckland firm wants to be the Sharesies of property investing.

FMA survey highlights rising popularity of online trading platforms

The FMA says investor confidence is running high, as is interest in online platforms.

Business confidence spikes, November OCR hike likely: ASB, BNZ

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows inflation pressure building.

High Court considers penalty for derivatives trader's breaches

The FMA said the firm failed in its legal obligations over nearly $50m in transactions.

NZ's largest bank slashes deposit for small apartment mortgages

New rules see changes to those wanting to draw down mortgages on small apartments.

$13b fund's bottom ranking: The KiwiSaver provider with the lowest satisfaction score

The bank recently missed out on being reappointed a default provider.

Rate hikes needed sooner as inflation pressure builds - economist

ANZ's Business Outlook survey shows businesses increasingly worried about rising costs.