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Forecasters' growth predictions darken

NZD near 5-month low against Aussie

ASB farewells Goldstein as 11-year ad campaign ends

ASB Bank has confirmed that the face of its long running advertising campaign, New York banker Ira Goldstein, will be no more.

New rules mean lower profits for NZ banks, says Moody's

Credit rating agency Moody's says new global banking rules are likely to lead to structural changes to the New Zealand banking system and lower profits.

Economists trim NZ growth forecasts

Economists have wound back their expectations for NZ's recovery.

NZ dollar hits five-month low vs aussie

NZ dollar recovers some of weekend fall

GDP tipped to grow less than Bollard's forecast

Economists believe GDP stats due out this week will show the NZ economy has expanded less that the Reserve Bank forecasted, confirming that interest rates are on hold for now.

'Heartland' bank closer as boards commit

Housing market has bank looking on gloomy side

Bankrupt Lehman Bros back in business

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Bollard changes his tune as growth prospects dim

Market little changed on RBNZ decision

OCR stays at 3pc, future hikes 'more moderate'

A weakening recovery and the Christchurch earthquake have prompted the Reserve Bank to leave official interest rates on hold this morning at 3 per cent.

Bank survey scam warning

NZX listing mooted for new 'kiwi' bank

New Zealanders may have a new, locally owned bank to invest in by February next year.