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BNZ appoints new chief economist

Paul Conway previously worked for the Productivity Commission.

Why banks aren't taking advantage of cheap money

Just $1.04 billion has been lent through the programme.

Ka-ching: Nearly half a billion in fees paid to bankers

Bumper year for investment bankers - who made the most money?

Reserve Bank says it now knows scope of data theft

"I am disappointed and sorry this data theft has occurred," Governor says.

Mortgage wars: All major banks now offering this super low fixed rate

BNZ and ASB have fallen into line and matched Westpac and ANZ.

How badly Deutsche Bank was burnt by Trump

As Trump prepares to return to the corporate world, he's lost an important backer.

ANZ drops forecast for negative OCR

New Zealand's largest bank expects only marginal drop in cash rate this year.

ASB fearing 'anaemic' growth in 2021

Bank warns if business investment doesn't rise, recovery may slow.

NZ's largest bank ups ante for property investors: 40% deposit now needed

The bank has immediately increased its deposit requirements.

Documents reveal 600 staff at HSBC, Standard Chartered are Chinese Communist Party members

The disclosures raise major questions about the independence of major institutions.

The Kiwi businesses that can't open bank accounts

A finance company has been turned down by 11 registered banks in NZ.

The move that could make house prices drop 1-2 per cent

The Reserve Bank is proposing to bring back loan to value ratios by March 1.

Hirepool's $100m-plus debt: Banks grant rental firm extra time

Hirepool has appointed an adviser to manage the process.

ASB Bank staffer avoids paying $500,000 shares in company he quit because of 'substantial' IRD debt

The judge said the share seller had "misrepresented" how poor the company's finances were.

Working from home: Who pays when the banks shut up shop?

Banks are closing branches but where will workers work and who will pay?

Businessman who founded media company released from prison

Siu Shun Ho has said he couldn't forgive himself and deeply regrets his criminal actions.