New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cashIt's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAustralia’s top banker defends lifting bonus capsFinancial Times: CEO says competition in mortgage market trumps regulators’ concerns.29 Aug 11:36 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts home loan rates as highly competitive market continuesWestpac now has the lowest advertised two-year rate among the five major banks.29 Aug 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank-switching among mortgage holders hits record highThe Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Aged careKiwiSaver fund that has returned nearly 400%KiwiSaver has seen remarkable growth this year, particularly in more aggressive funds.27 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeTSB fined $2.47m for charging ‘unreasonable’ feesThe Commerce Commission took legal action after TSB self-reported the issue.27 Aug 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland homeBNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.26 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandANZ customers experiencing difficulties with card transactionsThe issue is only impacting online and fuel purchases.25 Aug 12:13 AM
Banking and financeClass action against ASB, ANZ could have 100,000 customersThe multimillion-dollar claim was filed in the Auckland High Court in 2021.23 Aug 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwibank CEO open to foreign investment; says bank might need more capital soonThe bank might need more capital in a few years' time if it keeps growing quickly.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Decade-long affair’ sparks legal battle at 160-year-old bankLender alleges former executive helped colleague secure large pay rises and promotions.21 Aug 10:49 PM
Banking and financeASB cuts fixed mortgage ratesBank moves a week after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.21 Aug 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relationsOPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reformOPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'21 Aug 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecastsOPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banksA reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNicola Willis responds to report calling for stronger Kiwibank, open banking'Disruptive maverick' needed for the sake of consumers, watchdog says.19 Aug 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeOCR coming down, how far will home loan rates fall?Banks have already cut some rates.19 Aug 02:43 AM
Banking and financeMajor bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.19 Aug 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Complete and utter 180 u-turn': Mortgage relief for home owners in surprise OCR cutThe major banks immediately moved to slash mortgage rates after the OCR cut.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'Biggest flip-flop ever': Top economist slams Reserve BankBank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%.14 Aug 08:17 AM
BusinessPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCRThe Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.Watch14 Aug 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ stocks celebrate OCR cut with 2% gainThe market has given its verdict on the Reserve Bank's cut in the Official Cash Rate.14 Aug 06:50 AM
Banking and finance'Darkest before the dawn': Reserve Bank cuts OCR, banks slash ratesIt's one of the most hotly anticipated interest rate calls this year.14 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Rate cut signals victory in inflation warDespite debate about grim May forecasts, the RBNZ looks to have landed in the right place.14 Aug 05:34 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute tragedy’: Father died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum’s waterfront homeA bank is forcing the sale after $40,000 mortgage arrears built up over three years.14 Aug 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB's profit comes off its peak, CEO’s pay package jumpsCEO Vittoria Shortt denies the bank's resilience is a reflection of risk aversion.14 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWould investors want to buy into Kiwibank if it had to stay NZ-owned?Investors open to buying shares with conditions put on them — at the right price.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeOCR explained: What can we expect, and what does the interest rate mean for you?What exactly is the OCR and what are the experts predicting?13 Aug 05:00 AM