PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAntonia Watson: Will 2022 be the year of the 'next normal'?There's a desire to try to get back to the way things were pre-Covid.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSummer questions: Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich on the next phase of recoveryKiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says banks need to take a medium-term view.23 Dec 10:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac hires two new senior execsBanks appoints new chief financial officer and chief transformation officer.20 Dec 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMetlifecare expands debt facilities by $650m'We need enough land to have a good-sized land bank to open new villages,' says CEO.13 Dec 04:22 AM
Banking and financeFMA takes legal action against KiwibankThe proceedings allege the bank made false or misleading representations over fee waivers.08 Dec 10:08 PM
Banking and financeBNZ to require customers to be vaccinated for face-to-face meetingsBut there will be no change for customers doing over the counter transactions.08 Dec 04:30 AM
Banking and financeThe stress test just one out of NZ's 10 largest banks passedThe Reserve Bank has tested both the solvency and liquidity of the banks under pressure.07 Dec 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGender equality not happening at the expense of men - ANZ bossANZ CEO responds to Australian survey finding showing many men are over it.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMortgage rates have shot up but deposit rates haven't - are banks ripping savers off?Deposit rates have risen but not as far as mortgage rates.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen testWill banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?01 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionANZ CEO Antonia Watson on what it takes to get women to the topTop executive says one of her personal mantras is if you can see it, you can be it.01 Dec 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy borrowing is set to get harder for self-employed, FHBs and retireesBorrowers will be required to provide far more details to lenders.29 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTamsyn Parker: Big lessons from Westpac board's shortcomingsIt is vital directors have the skills and knowledge to hold the executive to account.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeReport finds 'material shortcomings' in Westpac NZ board's oversightThe bank was ordered to get an independent report done back in March.25 Nov 04:20 AM
Banking and finance13 minutes that saw woman lose everythingQld woman is devastated after losing her dream home and tens of thousands of dollars.25 Nov 03:05 AM
Banking and financeMajor banks increase floating home loan ratesASB will lift its variable mortgage rates in reaction to the OCR increase.24 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNo jab, no mortgage? Broker claims finance pulled over vax status"One borrower reluctant to get vaxxed has had financing withdrawn" - surveyed broker23 Nov 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLending clampdown: The options left for first-home buyersBanks have virtually shut up shop for low deposit lending on existing properties.23 Nov 04:40 AM
Banking and financeAnother blow to first home buyers as ANZ pauses low deposit lendingANZ, BNZ and Kiwibank have also introduced restrictions on low deposit lending.22 Nov 08:45 PM
Banking and financeKiwis expect inflation to be highest in more than a decade, says RBNZTwo-year inflation expectations were seen rising to 2.96 per cent from 2.27 per cent.18 Nov 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFastest in 15 years: Home loan interest rates surge - and more to comeReserve Bank is expected to lift the cash rate again next week.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNew Westpac NZ CEO's Covid warningCatherine McGrath will draw on her experience of banking with Covid in the UK.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ reveals record $1.32 billion profitThe result is a record for the bank.08 Nov 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Now the retail rebound begins ... or does it?How local consumers behave with Delta at large is a big variable in our economic future.08 Nov 04:44 AM
Banking and financeNZ financial system is sound but economic outlook uncertainThe Reserve Bank gives its six monthly update on financial stability.02 Nov 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGenesis signs up for sustainability-linked loanGenesis will face financial penalties if environmental and sustainability targets not met.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWestpac bank's $1b profit - excessive or reasonable? The CEO speaksWestpac NZ's result for the September year was up 56 per cent.01 Nov 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop bank boss calls for more certainty around reopening dateBanks are still waiting for clarity around vaccine passports.29 Oct 04:24 AM
Banking and financeANZ NZ profit up 44 per cent to $1.92 billionANZ bank has released its full year financial result.27 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness Hub: BNZ chief on grabbing opportunities amid CovidHuggins started in the top job this month.22 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessBusiness Hub: Dan HugginsBank of New Zealand CEO Dan Huggins talks his return to NZ and taking on the role amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand15-minute cash splash: Hundreds of Kiwibank customers double-charged after system failureIn fifteen minutes more than 200 customers were double-charged for purchases.20 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Upset and disbelief': Bumps in the road for cashless businesses"That's their way of living. Where do these people go?"13 Oct 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHow Covid hit Māori businesses: Westpac report"Our rangatahi are our future" - Simon Power, Westpac.13 Oct 04:28 AM