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Christopher Niesche: Why Aussie banks are snapping up broadband companies

OPINION: Why banks are looking to offer their customers something different.

Editorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?

The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.

Liam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears grow

After last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.

FMA sees increase in insider trading complaints during Covid-19

The pandemic has also seen aggressive marketing for unregulated products such as crypto.

Liam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hike

New data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?

Kiwibank drops two-year home loan rate

Kiwibank has seized the marketing opportunity.

ANZ, BNZ and Westpac follow ASB by lifting mortgage rates

All four of the major banks have now confirmed an increase in rates.

How much have prices risen? Big inflation reveal due this morning

How much did prices rise in the June quarter?

Damien Venuto: Death of the credit card? Reality behind the hype

The incumbents are starting to disrupt the disruptors.

NZ's largest bank slashes deposit for small apartment mortgages

New rules see changes to those wanting to draw down mortgages on small apartments.

$13b fund's bottom ranking: The KiwiSaver provider with the lowest satisfaction score

The bank recently missed out on being reappointed a default provider.

Rate hikes needed sooner as inflation pressure builds - economist

ANZ's Business Outlook survey shows businesses increasingly worried about rising costs.

Bank approved $24k credit card limit for woman who earned $27k a year

Complaints to the Banking Ombudsman about credit cards has topped 700 in the last year.

Is it worth sponsoring a losing sports team in the hope it might one day win?

Sports sponsorship can be a long slog filled with heartbreak.

Money Talks: Renata Blair - Bringing a Māori world view to banking

Liam Dann talks to BNZ's Renata Blair about bridging the cultural divide in banking.

S&P: What could happen if NZ house prices keep rising

Reserve Bank and Government moves to change the situation have so far been ineffective.

Influencers warned not to give financial advice

Regulator concerned some may be straying into regulated financial advice.

Major bank offers record low floating rate for new build houses

The rate will undercut rival new build offers.