Banking and financeBitcoin grabs Dutch fancyWhile big banks in China and the US are reluctant to do business with ventures focused on virtual currency, the Netherlands is now home to banks that are open to bitcoin.30 May 02:45 AM
Official Cash RateHow Wal-Mart, Google could steal young customers from traditional banksT-Mobile, Wal-Mart, Google and a host of other retail, tech and telecom companies are now operating like banks and they are piquing the interest of young people.30 May 01:20 AM
Banking and financeGoldman says buy Brazil as it tips nation to win World CupGoldman Sachs say buy Brazilian stocks because the country will win the World Cup, giving a boost to the local equity market. But investors need to move fast as the gains won't last.29 May 04:30 AM
Banking and financeConfidence still high despite fallBusiness confidence has declined for the third month in a row, ANZ's Business Outlook survey has found, though optimists still outnumber pessimists nearly 10 to one28 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHouse slump biggest risk to recoverySharp slowdowns in the Auckland housing market or in China are the main risks the NZIER sees to a recovery which is accelerating and broadening.27 May 12:00 AM
OpinionBob Jones: Blaming banks for our woes just myth makingBanks stepped in to save the economic system, writes Bob Jones. Had they not, the world would have descended into anarchy with mass unemployment.26 May 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeReserve Bank plans bank stress testingThe Reserve Bank is developing a stress testing framework for the nation's lenders to gauge their health in the event of a downturn.13 May 09:58 PM
