Banking and financeAussie Reserve Bank cuts rate to 2.5%After vindicating expectations of an interest rate cut yesterday, the Reserve Bank of Australia isn't showing much enthusiasm for another.06 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi slumps on Fonterra botulism scareThe NZ dollar has dropped a cent and a half in reaction to Fonterra's announcement.04 Aug 08:15 PM
WorldKiwi in top UK bank roleA New Zealander has been tasked with what has been described as the toughest job in UK banking.03 Aug 05:30 PM
Banking and financeWeaker kiwi lifts savings fund returnsThe weaker New Zealand dollar gave KiwiSaver funds with exposure to global share markets a shot in the arm over the June quarter.30 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRental return views divided: ASBA divide is emerging between "young investors" and their "not-so-young" counterparts over perceived returns from rental properties, ASB says.30 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLiquidation aims to protect all interestsCynotech Holdings' chairman Allan Hawkins says the company was put into liquidation to protect "everybody's interests".30 Jul 05:30 PM
Aged careAMP tops KiwiSaver default performanceAMP put in the best performance of the default KiwiSaver providers over the year to June 30.30 Jul 03:45 AM
Banking and finance'Mum and Dad' equity for depositsWestpac has launched a service allowing family members to help first-home buyers into properties.29 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeChina's central bank leads reformNobody can accuse the People's Bank of China, China's central bank, of being gun-shy.28 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeBank chief hints at tighteningReserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler served notice yesterday that how far he raises interest rates will depend on the housing market and how far pressures there spill over into general inflation.25 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeThe Insider: On the UN tightropeDiplomats and ministers are grappling with thorny issues as they work to secure New Zealand a seat on the UN Security Council for 2015-16.25 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeOCR held at record low 2.5pcThe Reserve Bank governor has kept the official cash rate at 2.5 per cent, though he'll mull a hike if the momentum in housing spurs broader inflation.24 Jul 09:10 PM
Banking and financeLow deposit dream fadingThe Government seems to have decided to get out of the way of Reserve Bank plans to curb low-deposit mortgage lending.23 Jul 05:30 PM
