OpinionAmbrose Evans-Pritchard: Indebted firms about to get their fingers burntSitting on the desks of central bank governors and regulators across the world is a scholarly report that gently hints at horrors in store.17 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar extends gains following weak US retail salesThe NZ dollar extended its gains overnight after the Reserve Bank's better-than-expected outlook for the local economy.12 Mar 07:59 PM
OpinionInside Money: Bonanza! How banks cash in on KiwiSaverIf banks wanted to adopt a theme song for KiwiSaver it would have to be the song from Bonanza.11 Mar 08:30 PM
Banking and financeConsumers boost spending and savingRetailers are continuing to benefit from the boost to consumers' discretionary incomes from the fall in oil prices over the past year.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending up 1.2pc in FebNew Zealanders increased spending on debit and credit cards in February, led by gains in hospitality and apparel as low inflation 09 Mar 11:31 PM
Banking and financeSBS mortgage sign of rates rivalryCompetition is continuing to heat up in the mortgage market, with a new rate dipping below 5 per cent.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Goldilocks economy in a complex worldThe US economy continues to surge back to life, moving into territory which some economists describe as "full employment". However, Americans who are still without a job may disagree.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBuilding slump in Oz continuesConstruction activity in Australia continued to fall in February as an interest rate cut failed to encourage new orders.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeOCR expected to hold at 3.5%The January OCR review saw a shift in the bank's stance from a tightening bias to neutral.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFailed Portuguese bank breached orders: reportThe Portuguese bank that failed and lost the NZ Super Fund almost $200m breached Central Bank orders by "increasing exposure to its founding family's collapsing business".06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Deposit guarantees have downsidesInsurance of this kind is not always effective, may be unfair and can lead to risky lending by banks, writes Mary Holm.06 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls after RBNZ plans curbs residential property investment05 Mar 08:26 PM
Banking and financeAll Blacks announce new sponsorThe All Blacks have a brand new sponsor to support them in Rugby World Cup year, through the sevens at the 2016 Rio Olympics and all of 2017.04 Mar 11:20 PM
OpinionMark Gilbert: Bitcoin continues to confuse central bankersBitcoin, the poster child for digital currencies, is proving something of a headache for central banks.04 Mar 06:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financePower firms nudge index to fresh highNZ shares rose to a fresh record yesterday, paced by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy as investors mulled possible lower interest rates across the Tasman.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and finance'Don't speak to media' - Taurus GroupInvestors in property syndicates formerly run by SPI have been told to close ranks to the media.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCo-ops need growth cashGrowing global market opportunities and the need to strengthen supply chains are creating a thirst for capital among agricultural co-operatives around the world, rural lending specialist Rabobank said.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSuper Fund confirms Portugal bank caseThe New Zealand Superannuation Fund's litigation against the Portuguese central bank could end up before the European Court of Justice.26 Feb 08:55 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ Super Fund grilled on $200m lossThe NZ Super Fund will not change its policy substantially after the loss of almost $200m in taxpayers' money.26 Feb 01:05 AM
