Banking and financeSector weighs Reserve Bank lending toolsRegulating loan-to-value ratios would not be the Reserve Bank's favoured option, believes the Bankers' Association.05 Mar 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank unveils 'tool-box' strategy paperThe Reserve Bank has released a consultation paper on the macro-prudential instruments it wants to add to its toolbox.04 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessStock Takes: Green lightLooks like details of the long-awaited Mighty River Power float are set to be released on Monday with the Government raring to go after receiving the all clear from the Supreme Court.28 Feb 09:10 PM
Banking and financeHousing loan ratios 'bank's call'Bill English says the greatest influence on the housing market will continue to be interest rates and supply constraints created by the planning system, writes Brian Fallow.27 Feb 10:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Reserve Bank heats dollar debateThe higher the exchange rate is, the lower interest rates can be, writes Brian Fallow. Asset price inflation, in the Auckland housing market at any rate, is alive and well.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFinance sector profits soarProfits in the finance sector rocketed up last year despite New Zealand's sluggish economic growth with the banks making close to $3.7 billion.26 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFisher buy means Tower staying localGood news, bad news - Fisher Funds buying Tower's investment business means it will stay local, but there'll be less competition.26 Feb 12:30 AM
Banking and financeBanking's big switchoverToday's banks are complex. Over the years they have grown from small retail operations into sprawling financial institutions, along the way acquiring other businesses, inheriting product lines and processes.25 Feb 04:25 PM
Banking and financeNew pressure on ShipleyAnother company linked to Dame Jenny Shipley is under pressure and may be forced to stop operating by September if it cannot meet new Reserve Bank requirements.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBritish actor Blessed to front new ASB adsBritish actor Brian Blessed has been picked as the new look of the ASB Bank.14 Feb 09:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar breaks above 85 US centsThe NZ dollar has risen above 85 US cents for the first time since September 2011 amid expectations retail sales figures today will add to a string of strong data.14 Feb 08:10 PM
Banking and financeBNZ makes play at youth marketBNZ has launched a marketing push to capture a bigger share of the youth market by launching a new internet banking product.12 Feb 12:00 AM
