PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe Ex-Files: Buying property with a friend? How to avoid a bust-upA legal agreement can protect both parties involved.14 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSolution in reach after Westpac, The Warehouse strikesUnion confident talks made progress after strikes at bank, retailer.13 Oct 01:34 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800kThe bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.12 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandBanking Ombudsman launches probe into ASB after pensioner loses $100k in FB hacking scamThe victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannPre-Christmas rate hike less likely but prospects of OCR cut more distant?OPINION: Hawkish, dovish, or a bit of both? The RBNZ continues to watch and wait.04 Oct 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concernStrike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.04 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill Reserve Bank lift interest rates again? Last call before election...Can the RBNZ stick to its earlier call that the OCR has peaked?03 Oct 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owedThe revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFirst-half commercial, industrial, retail property sales $1.2b, down 25pcPrivate investors are the single most active group, ahead of syndicates and foreigners.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldJudge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empireTrump has repeatedly lied about his riches on his annual financial statements.26 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKPMG baffled by National’s pledge to ditch financial services conduct lawThe law is meant to regulate banks and insurers over how they treat customers.26 Sep 07:51 PM
Banking and financeSharesies users get new instant pay wallet refill option with two big banksBigger wallet top-ups cheaper with open banking than using credit card, Apple or Google.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'25 Sep 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence plummets furtherThe big concern for New Zealand households is the pressure on their finances.22 Sep 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHe offered to buy an Auckland house - when he couldn't pay, it cost him $429,000Would-be buyer argued vendors should have accepted his lower offer, but he failed.20 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnder-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per yearThe cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How much are you paying in 'lazy tax'?OPINION: Banks make money from our complacency.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fifteen years after Lehman, we still need to fix financial supervisionFT: It must be made easier for regulators to act intelligently and independently.15 Sep 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeExpat Kiwi sues US Treasury over sanctions for being on board of Russian bankThe banker claims he resigned from the board weeks before the sanction was imposed.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFinancial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwiseA glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJenée Tibshraeny: Are all these mortgage rate hikes justified?ANALYSIS: It takes just one big bank to hike rates for the others to follow.11 Sep 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I sell up in the face of mortgage rate rises?OPINION: I bought at the peak of the market in 2021 but now stand to make a loss.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold, cites China as a riskBut the bank has left the door open for further rate hikes.05 Sep 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB hikes fixed mortgage rates as borrowers snub floating ratesA closer look at how long borrowers are fixing their mortgages for.05 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannMarket Watch: What high interest rates mean for sharemarket investorsWatch: Is it time to head for bank deposits?03 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank’s money printing boosts Kiwibank’s profitsThe state-owned bank continues to enjoy relatively cheap RBNZ funding.24 Aug 05:55 AM
Banking and financeThird major bank hikes mortgage rates this weekWestpac is lifting its mortgage and term deposit rates from tomorrow.24 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMaat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - TuffinInvestors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?23 Aug 10:27 PM