New ZealandBanks unite in silence on giving client details to policeBanks have united to keep mum on how often they give customer details to police without a warrant.07 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises to 16-month high on TWIThe kiwi dollar climbed to a 16-month high on a trade-weighted basis after investors piled into currency after the Reserve Bank governor's statement yesterday.06 Dec 08:15 PM
Banking and financeMadoff whistleblower to speak in NZ (+video)A visit to New Zealand by the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff is "timely", says the SFO's acting chief executive.06 Dec 03:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler keeping close eye on housingThe Reserve Bank is watching the housing market, but at this point not so much like a hawk as like a dove, writes Brian Fallow.05 Dec 10:15 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Swipe at bank governor off markIf any bias has been on display it is Norman's against the banks, commercial and central, writes Brian Fallow.05 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Bank privacy demands greater careEditorial: Banks need to be more careful about handing over personal information to the police. They must make it their business to assess whether a request constitutes a valid reason for sidelining the Privacy Act.04 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBanker faces charges of stealing $1mAn Auckland banker has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million from his clients and faces 41 criminal offences, including money laundering.04 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeShadow board hopes for hold on official cash rateThe NZIER shadow board believes Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent on Thursday.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice checks routine work for banksBanks get daily requests from the police for personal banking information, and one says it is influenced by law enforcement interest when it assesses customers.30 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNovopay victims given free overdraftsRetail banks across New Zealand have stepped in to help school staff financially affected by the Novopay debacle.29 Nov 06:59 PM