Banking and financeMillionaire sells stake in Russian bankOne of New Zealand's wealthiest men is selling his share in the Moscow-based investment bank he founded nearly 20 years ago.20 Nov 07:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Big ideas to drive growth are simply not thereis interesting times in economics and politics. The big ideas are simply not there.20 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLive Chat replay: Real estate and property pricesSee a reply of our live chat about property and real estate with Wendy Alexander, chief executive of real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson.19 Nov 11:00 PM
Banking and financeProperty favoured asset of wealthy classesThe China Private Banking Report 2012, by China Minsheng Bank and McKinsey, surveyed 700 Chinese with more than $1.2 million in investable assets.19 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeANZ boss banks 11pc pay boostANZ's New Zealand boss has received an 11 per cent boost to his pay package mainly driven by an increase in rights to own more shares in the bank.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBank fees loom for rates strikersStriking Northland ratepayers could soon find their banks have effectively paid the council's bill from their accounts.19 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBank policy might hinder bailoutsBut a systemically important bank may not be allowed to fail in future, says S&P.18 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFear driving improved NZ savingsBetter attitudes towards saving and debt reduction in New Zealand are being driven by fear and are unsustainable, says the head of a major bank.16 Nov 01:00 AM
Banking and financeMP accuses banks of 'gouging' farmersBill English has defended banks against accusations from one of his own MPs that they are "gouging" customers with high overdraft rates, especially for farmers.13 Nov 11:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains after troika's Greece reportThe New Zealand dollar gained after a report proposed giving Greece two more years to meet budget targets.12 Nov 08:15 PM
Banking and financeBig loans, big risksBanks again are offering big loans to property investors, but they come with a warning to those who assume they can leverage their way into high returns.10 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and finance$3.5b profits for big four banksProfits for New Zealand's four largest banks have soared to close to $3.5 billion for 2011/12 after Westpac yesterday revealed another record result.05 Nov 04:30 PM