Banking and financeWestpac expects $211m hit linked to Covid-19Big bank announces how much it made in the six months to March 31.04 May 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty lifeline: More than 100,000 Kiwis taking mortgage reliefNew data shows more than 100,000 households are seeking mortgage relief from their bank.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSome banks increasing branch opening hours under alert level 3Some banks are increasing branch hours while others are making no change under level 3.24 Apr 05:36 AM
Banking and financeEconomy back up to 80% under alert level 3, bank boss predictsBanks charge low rates on government-backed business finance lending.21 Apr 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks to charge as little as 0.8% on govt-backed business loansBut rates vary.20 Apr 09:17 PM
Banking and financeCovid-19: Westpac flags A$1.4b hitMoney laundering compliance issues, customer refunds and asset write-downs take their toll13 Apr 11:30 PM
Banking and financePaywave limit raised amid coronavirus concernsLimit finally raised .. mostly.08 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew numbers show Kiwis rushing to banks for mortgage helpThe number of New Zealanders seeking help from their bank to pay the mortgage has surged.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks get credit rating downgrade on tough economyTougher economic conditions has seen Fitch lower Australian bank ratings by one notch07 Apr 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow business is trying to survive the pandemicThis one key move might help many businesses stay afloat.02 Apr 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNine banks to start lending govt-backed $6.25b for business immediatelyHow much each bank will be allocated is still to be worked out by Treasury.01 Apr 06:17 AM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: 10,000 plus Kiwis seek home-loan reliefThousands of people have asked about taking a home-loan holiday.30 Mar 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAussie stimulus approach futile, NZ on right track - economistThe GDP fall will be steep but so will growth on the other side, says Dominick Stephens.26 Mar 04:55 AM
Banking and financeBank call centres overloaded, customers complain of two-hour waitBanks are still working through details of the government's six month mortgage relief.25 Mar 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThousands of troubled businesses calling bank for helpThousands of businesses have called banks for financial support.23 Mar 04:50 AM
Banking and financeCoronavirus: Bank waives contactless debit fee for small businessesOne bank has moved as pressure mounts over contactless payment as a health issue.18 Mar 06:53 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ bank credit losses will rise from low levelsBanks are well-placed to weather the coronavirus fallout, S&P says.17 Mar 06:36 PM
Banking and financeWestpac to offer interest-free loans for insulation, home heatingWestpac is making a push to address climate change.12 Mar 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank to virus-hit firms: Ring us sooner rather than laterIf you are in trouble call us now says bank boss.12 Mar 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStock market plunge: Trouble looms for first home buyers relying on KiwiSaver"Some settlements might not go ahead" - Bruce Patten.09 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy bank advertising has skyrocketedWhy big banks are spending up large to get your attention.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financePensioners could lose home after $280,000 'fraud' by Westpac introducerA Melbourne couple fear they will be left homeless.22 Feb 10:40 PM
Banking and financeSeeing double: Westpac customers vent as glitch duplicates paymentsWestpac customers have had double payments going out and into their accounts.21 Feb 04:37 AM
Banking and financeThe great NZ money industry: Banks make $5.71 billionBank profits have fallen slightly in the last year.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac NZ to compensate customers $3.7m over credit card blunderAverage payout to customers of $191.10 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCredit card wars: Who really pays the price?Switching card companies is a hassle for consumers but could be a win for banks.07 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBank support for businesses affected by coronavirusFinancial support for those affected by coronavirus.04 Feb 04:49 AM
Banking and financeWestpac confirms class-action lawsuit after Austrac allegationsWestpac said it would defend the claims.18 Dec 04:52 AM
Banking and financeBanking industry warning: 'There will be an economic impact'The banking industry has reacted to the Reserve Bank's final decision on capital changes.05 Dec 04:35 AM
Banking and financeBanks must raise $20b to meet tough new requirementsBanking system will have to raise $20b to cope with new safety buffers.04 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSir Ralph Norris laughs off Westpac chair jobWho will be Westpac's new chief executive and chair?04 Dec 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A horrible year for bankers ... and it's not over yetCould this year get any worse for the Aussie banking sector? Yes, maybe on Thursday.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScandal as Westpac CEO quits: Ratings agency weighs in on bank sagaWestpac Australia chief executive Brian Hartzer has fallen on his sword.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac CEO's disastrous email before downfallA stunning exchange between Westpac's outgoing CEO and his staff was leaked to the media.26 Nov 05:00 AM