Banking and financeWestpac and BNZ to be served papersTwo of New Zealand's largest banks will this week be served court papers over claims they charged more than 41,600 customers unfair penalty fees.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeUS banks now accepting pot dealer business105 banks and credit unions are now doing business with legal cannabis sellers in the United States, a top US federal official said.14 Aug 04:20 AM
Banking and financeASB profit hits $806m highAn improving economy helped boost ASB's annual net profit by 14 per cent to a record $806 million, but the bank's chief executive, Barbara Chapman, says bad-debt expenses are likely to begin trending upwards from their present low levels.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLoan shark victim welcomes crackdownA new war on "loan sharks' should help bankrupt Auckland mum Farrah Matthews, who ended up paying $29k for a $12k car - borrowing money at 29 per cent interest.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeGerman yields near 1pc as Japan-style risks growECB reluctance to adopt full-scale quantitative-easing policies is prompting German comparisons with Japan's stagnation over the past 15 years.13 Aug 04:20 AM
Banking and financeASB banks record $806m profitAn improving economy and favourable funding conditions helped ASB Bank boost its annual statutory net profit by 14pc to a record $806 million.12 Aug 11:59 PM
Banking and financeNZ on cusp of buy-up boonNew Zealand could be on the cusp of a big lift in mergers and acquisitions activity, driven in part by increasing Asian interest in local companies.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeEconomy riding the road to growthANZ's Truckometer recorded an increase in heavy traffic on roads last month.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCard transactions up in JulyConsumers' plastic cards saw more of the light of day last month.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWould a 'Banker's Oath' tame some financiers?A British organisation has released a report titled "Virtuous Banking", which offers suggestions for reforming the financial industry.11 Aug 02:50 AM
Banking and financeAsset prices look stretchedIt is a time for investor caution as asset prices look increasingly stretched, warns Bank of New Zealand economist Stephen Toplis.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNew global crash looming: bank bossAnother crash in global asset prices could be brewing according to Raghuram Rajan, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeKids solve bank's access problemA group of primary school children have solved a problem that our biggest bank couldn't solve - finding a way to let disabled people into its downtown Auckland branch.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac nears release of 3D banking appWestpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.05 Aug 02:44 AM
Banking and financeAuckland house sales fallAuckland's biggest real estate agency, Barfoot & Thompson, said their house sale volumes fell in July, blaming winter and the election.04 Aug 11:02 PM
Banking and financeThree Chinese banks grab prime CBD spotsThree Chinese banks have leased offices in Auckland's central business district, putting further pressure on the stretched sector, says a leasing agent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
