Banking and financeInterest rates hike case buildingThe case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.12 Sep 01:20 AM
Banking and financeReserve Bank tipped to hold key rateThe NZIER shadow board believes the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent when it reviews it tomorrow, but with a rise as the next best option.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDrop in job ads points to softer labour marketAustralian job advertisements are almost at their lowest point since the global financial crisis.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank hikes mortgage ratesKiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.06 Sep 01:00 AM
AgribusinessPatience key to China: bank bossNational Australia Bank boss Cameron Clyne believes the key to tapping into trade in China is patience.04 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOutlook for NZ banks stable, says Moody'sThe outlook for New Zealand's banks is stable but a housing bubble triggered by a low interest rate lending boom remains a key credit risk, according to Moody's.03 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessKiwi exporters too naive about China: expertsChina is fast becoming our dominant trading partner, but Kiwi business leaders based there say many New Zealand exporters are still taking a naive approach.02 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRBA tipped to hold 2.5pc cash rateThe Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep the cash rate on hold this week as it awaits the outcome of the federal election and allows the August rate cut to work.01 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLow deposit cap could open up marketThe boss of an Australian non-bank mortgage lender says the pending cap on low deposit bank lending could be a catalyst for opening up the market to non-bank lenders.01 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Bank feesI am unhappy with the fees I am being charged by my bank. Every month I am charged at least $100.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBig rise in Kiwis scammed by consThe number of people who unwittingly launder money for international scammers has doubled in three months, and police deal with new "money mule" reports every day.29 Aug 07:45 PM
