Banking and financeHere comes that interest rate riseA rise in the official cash rate from 2.5 to 2.75 per cent on Thursday is seen as a virtual certainty, so the focus will be on the Reserve Bank's economic forecasts.09 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar heads for 1 per cent weekly gain on rising risk appetite07 Mar 05:25 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank 'won't pick on' suing customersKiwibank has given an assurance it won't discriminate against customers who take part in a class-action lawsuit over allegedly "unfair" penalty fees.06 Mar 05:13 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains after Putin allays fears of military actionThe New Zealand dollar advanced as investors gained confidence that tensions in Ukraine were easing, stoking demand for risk-sensitive assets.04 Mar 07:59 PM
Banking and financeOCR rise: savers to benefitSavers should expect to feel some relief from next week with economists predicting short-term deposit rates to head up in line with a predicted increase in the official cash rate.04 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHome loan curbs have changed game: reportReserve Bank restrictions on home lending have "changed the game" for New Zealand's banks and created unintended consequences, says a new report.03 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMortgage poser loomingInterest rates are likely to rise - so what should you do with your home loan?01 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBig five banks show 10% rise in profitsNew Zealand's five major banks continued to show strong earnings growth in the second half of their financial years, says international consultancy PwC.25 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeJobs, better wages tipped by NZIERThe New Zealand Institute of Economic Research expects the economy to grow 3 per cent this year.25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Bar for accepting hardship claims highHow easy it is to access KiwiSaver funds on financial hardship grounds?24 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank gets tough on insurersThe Reserve Bank has told the insurance industry to expect a tougher stance on corporate governance as it beds in new rules for the industry.23 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeG20 agree on lifting pace of world outputThe world's key economies have agreed on a plan to accelerate the pace of global growth by more than 2 per cent over the next five years.23 Feb 04:30 PM