Banking and financeKiwiSaver plan could hit saversLabour's proposals to allow the Reserve Bank to adjust KiwiSaver contributions rather than interest rates to control inflation could hurt savers, KiwiSaver experts warn.29 Apr 02:10 AM
Banking and financeLabour's plan 'nothing new'Finance Minister Bill English has rubbished Labour's new Kiwisaver plan, but the policy has received support from employers.28 Apr 10:15 PM
Banking and financeKiwiSaver complaints on the riseMore people are complaining about KiwiSaver to the Banking Ombudsman with a 51 per cent increase in cases compared to last year.28 Apr 08:40 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Charges for schemes can be confusingIt's a great idea to keep an eye on your KiwiSaver fees because "Fees are the one constant that will always eat away at your returns."28 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldAustralia's major banks cop blast from OxfamAustralia's major banks are scrambling to distance themselves from dealings with companies accused illegal or immoral practices28 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBank worker admits stealing $400kA Queenstown woman done for a $400,000 bank rip-off has admitted the offending - and using the money for a house, overseas trips and paying off debts.28 Apr 02:23 AM
Banking and financeBank boss: Stop talking about bonusesBarclays has been accused of trying to silence criticism of its bonus culture after a director slapped down a shareholder for speaking out over its pay practices.24 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandRates rise, but this time we're readyHomeowners are bracing for another rise in mortgage interest rates but experts say most are prepared with better spending habits and contingency plans.24 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFMA investigates interest rate swaps to farmersThe FMA is investigating whether the sales and marketing of interest rate swaps by major banks to rural customers may have breached the laws.23 Apr 10:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeInterest rates hiked to 3pcThe Reserve Bank has increased the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3 per cent this morning.23 Apr 09:01 PM
Banking and financeExperts back OCR increaseThere is near-unanimous support on NZIER's shadow board for Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler to raise the official cash rate again tomorrow, to 3 per cent.22 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeInterest rate peak poses big riskInterest rates could peak at a level which would see first-home buyers in Auckland spending two-thirds of household income paying the mortgage.21 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank may have rethinkAnother rise in the official cash rate, to 3 per cent, on Thursday is seen as a virtual certainty.21 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwiSaver tax rates need fixing - savings lobbyNew Zealand's tax system heavily penalises KiwiSaver while offering massive tax breaks to property investors, says savings lobbyist..16 Apr 08:37 PM
Banking and financeChina Business: Direct convertibility will catch on, say bankersInstitutional trades have predominated since the historic move to direct convertibility of the New Zealand and Chinese currencies began last month.15 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls as investors look for insightThe New Zealand dollar fell ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.15 Apr 06:12 AM
Small BusinessFred Ohlsson: Six common business startup pitfallsEach year thousands of people dream about starting their own business, taking control of their lives and having more flexibility.14 Apr 09:30 PM
