Banking and financeBNZ profit drops 25 per cent to $762 millionThe BNZ has released its full year financial result.04 Nov 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ chair Sir John Key, bankers fear Reserve Bank stimulation creating asset bubblesThe bosses of the big four banks talk about the big challenges ahead.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeForeign currency exchange dives but major banks stick with itANZ will follow Kiwibank in quitting buying and selling foreign currency.19 Oct 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: House price boom raises stakes for Reserve BankThe Covid housing boom shows Reserve Bank policy working but could see return of LVRs.17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank profits fall 13 per cent, provisioning rises to $2.5 billion as worst yet to comeKPMG's quarterly report shows bank profits have dropped again.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSuspicious transactions: Major NZ banks named in global probeA global investigation has revealed transactions involving 'dirty money'.21 Sep 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow to run a bank from home: BNZ's unfazed bossAngela Mentis says she started work at 4.30am while in Australia under the first lockdown.14 Sep 05:43 AM
Banking and financeMajor banks shut Auckland branches for level 3BNZ previously had nine branches open with limited hours.24 Aug 12:32 AM
Banking and financeCovid-19: Bank boss' dire predictionBanking boss says Covid-19 has left its offices largely vacant.17 Aug 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe dilemma banks face over mask wearingShould customers wear a mask when they enter a bank branch?16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraKate MacNamara: What $640m buys in the Reserve Bank's new budgetFunds are a win for Orr, but it's not clear that NZ will receive the value he claims.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank complaints: 21,000 in three monthsFirst time complaint numbers have ever been revealed for the banks.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmerSkimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.17 Jul 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks expected to weather Covid-19 storm but risks remainBut risks remain from the pandemic lasting longer and delays in a vaccine.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ banks' credit losses to rise to 12x 2019 level - S&PA contracting economy and rising unemployment will affect banks' asset quality metrics.10 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe end of face-to-face banking? Covid lockdown hastens branch closuresMore than 30 branches have closed since March 26.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank profits dropped 20pc in March quarter, full impact still to be revealedA significant increase in impaired assets has dragged down bank profits.02 Jul 06:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeMortgage wars should spark boost to lendingMortgage lending was slashed to about half of normal levels last month due to Covid-19.27 May 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenny Ruth: RBNZ's awkward about-face on bank capital rulesThe new bank capital rules have been deferred until July 1 next year.26 May 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLike Y2K again: Banks get ready for negative interest ratesBanks have to check everything from their legal documents to technology systems.25 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandWorking from home goes on for thousands of corporate workersIt'll be a slow return to the office for many of those working for corporates.14 May 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat bank bosses want to see in Budget 2020What do bank bosses want to see in the Budget to help business?13 May 07:22 PM
Banking and financeTwo more major banks ditch chequesNumber of customers using cheques has been steadily declining over the past five years.12 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeS&P expects NZ banks' Covid-19 losses to peak at $4.7bSimilar comments made about Australia's four major banks, which own NZ's 'big four'.12 May 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRevealed: Just $23m of $6.25b Govt-backed loans made by banksTake-up of the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme has been slow.08 May 05:58 AM
Banking and financeBNZ boss defends banking sector after govt criticismBNZ boss Angela Mentis says banks are playing their part to keep businesses going.07 May 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBNZ accused of sabotage by former business partnerClaims of deceit and conspiring against the company behind failed Swipe HQ.05 May 05:40 AM
Banking and financeNZ banks defend Covid-19 response after criticismNZs banks have 'blown the chance' to show customers they care during the crisis.04 May 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty lifeline: More than 100,000 Kiwis taking mortgage reliefNew data shows more than 100,000 households are seeking mortgage relief from their bank.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBNZ boss: Businesses in better shape than post GFCBNZ's latest half year result took a Covid-19 hit but the CEO remains confident.28 Apr 05:55 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBNZ reports cash earnings of $562 million in six monthsDirectors to donate 20 per cent of their fees for the next six months to charities27 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew numbers show Kiwis rushing to banks for mortgage helpThe number of New Zealanders seeking help from their bank to pay the mortgage has surged.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks get credit rating downgrade on tough economyTougher economic conditions has seen Fitch lower Australian bank ratings by one notch07 Apr 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow business is trying to survive the pandemicThis one key move might help many businesses stay afloat.02 Apr 04:46 AM