OpinionPeter Lyons: Fairy tale economy not a pathway to sustainable growthThe aim of balancing the books to reduce government debt ignores a fundamental lesson from the GFC, writes Peter Lyons.10 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLaw change clears way for credit union advisersNew Zealand's credit unions have had an early Christmas present after the Government changed the law clearing the way for all financial advisers to provide advice.10 Jun 05:30 PM
Aged careEmployers divided over KiwiSaver in the pay packetDivisions are emerging over who should pay for the KiwiSaver employer's contribution.09 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeAuckland house prices stall in MayMomentum in the Auckland property market appears to have stalled, with Barfoot and Thompson reporting another month of flat prices.05 Jun 11:50 PM
Banking and financeOECD urges NZ bank deposit insuranceThe OECD is urging New Zealand to adopt a deposit insurance scheme to limit depositors' losses in the event of a bank failure.04 Jun 05:30 PM
Small BusinessANZ sells Eftpos NZ for undisclosed amountANZ, the country's largest bank, has today completed the sale of Eftpos New Zealand to global payments company VeriFone.04 Jun 02:25 AM
BDBDBanking and financeTSB lifts net profit to $53.1mTSB Bank lifted annual profit 11 per cent as rural and commercial lending rose faster than its traditional sector in household mortgages.31 May 01:59 AM
Banking and financeLoans bonanza: Rates hit record lowLenders are offering home-owners the lowest short-term bank mortgage rates in New Zealand history as they compete to lure customers before an expected rise next year.29 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandLoan costs to riseInterest-rate rises are looming, with some senior bank experts even picking floating rates to be at 7 per cent by the end of next year.25 May 05:30 PM
Banking and finance$9m fraud: Seven chargedTwo women and five men have been charged this morning over an alleged mortgage fraud scheme involving over $9 million.24 May 12:15 AM
Banking and financeAust coughs and Kiwis catch a coldA softening Australian economy has forced several ASX-listed companies to downgrade their earnings prospects over the past month.21 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeBank of England warned on inflation pressuresBritons should be braced for years of high inflation as the cost of living soars stubbornly ahead of wages, a leading economic forecaster warns.20 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan wars: Gifts galoreFlat-screen TVs, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast.19 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeBanks want more ID to fight crimeBank customers are being asked for more forms of identification as part of a global crackdown on money laundering and terrorism.14 May 05:30 PM
