Banking and financeBank agrees to revisit LVR if data shows up problemThe Reserve Bank yesterday confirmed it has agreed to re-examine its new mortgage lending restrictions if data shows they are crimping the supply of new homes.24 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeTreasury suggests capital gains taxTreasury suggested introducing a capital gains tax and restrictions on foreign buyers as part of a long term prescription to curb house price increases, documents released today show.24 Oct 02:58 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops on China growth concernsThe New Zealand dollar was the worst performing currency overnight, as investors switched to so-called 'safe haven' assets.23 Oct 08:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps on US jobs newsThe New Zealand dollar has jumped to its highest in more than five months.22 Oct 08:00 PM
Banking and financeSolid Energy secures restructuring dealSolid Energy has secured its restructuring deal with most of its banks and the Government following a series of meetings today in Christchurch.22 Oct 04:01 AM
Banking and financeOne in four ASB KiwiSavers not savingASB - the country's second largest KiwiSaver provider - says nearly one in four of its members are not contributing to their retirement savings.21 Oct 10:12 PM
Aged careAussies cash in stakes in buoyant retirement firmsAustralian investment funds are taking advantage of a buoyant New Zealand retirement village industry to exit their stakes in the sector's main players.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeCard warning: Keep up to avoid chargesOne of the country's leading banks is about to start charging interest on each transaction if customers default on their payments.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeClose watch on KiwiSaverWatchdog checks progress as several providers struggle to meet deadline for new reports.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFamily feud shuts burrito storesThe future of a popular Mexican burrito chain - and the jobs of 100 workers - is in serious doubt as a result of a bitter family feud.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Aged careKiwiSaver funds slow to show new infoSome of the big KiwiSaver providers have been slow to put up new information disclosing fees, performance and where money is invested.21 Oct 12:50 AM
Banking and financeShutdown: Will the damage last?It's going to take a lot more political bungling to do any permanent damage to America's reputation or wreck its financial markets.17 Oct 07:40 PM
Banking and financeBanker now man of the clothLyndon Drake's pathway to the ministry was via the world of "filthy lucre", but he makes no apology for that.15 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeANZ builds up to 'super regional' roleIn Shanghai's leafy Xintiandi there's a sight most Antipodean visitors would find very familiar.15 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank defends new loan limitsIn a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.14 Oct 11:45 PM
Banking and financeOz home-loan approvals drop for first time this yearAustralian home loan approvals have fallen for the first time this year, but economists expect the housing sector to strengthen in the months to come.14 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and finance$8m debt: ANZ may chase pairANZ is weighing up whether to launch action in Korea to try to get $8 million from property investor Danny Chung and his wife.14 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Saving past retirement?Even if contributions from Govt or boss have stopped, KiwiSaver can help in managing retirement savings.14 Oct 04:30 PM
