Banking and financeFinancial adviser warned by regulator over KiwiSaver adviceAdviser told clients to move their KiwiSaver to low risk funds amidst Covid uncertainty.04 Mar 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB CEO: 'We are not out of the woods yet'ASB boss talks about how the bank responded to Covid-19 situation.04 Mar 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDerivatives firm director a 'gun for hire', says FMAPegasus Markets was earlier fined $200,000 for the breaches.03 Mar 04:40 AM
Banking and financeRevealed: How many complaints your bank has receivedThe Banking Ombudsman has also launched a whistleblower service for bank workers.03 Mar 04:34 AM
Banking and financeHousing boom 'past its peak': Why major bank now predicts prices will fall'The current boom has, in one sense, already passed its peak' - Dominick Stephens.02 Mar 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat the latest lockdown could cost NZ economySacrifice being concentrated in a few key areas.01 Mar 04:35 AM
AgribusinessLewis Rd Creamery owner to get loan discounts for hitting environmental farming targetsThe BNZ loan is the first to provide financial incentives to a farming business.28 Feb 10:06 PM
Banking and financeBank offers 1.75 per cent deposit rate, but there's a catchSavers have to lock their money in for a long time to get the higher rate.28 Feb 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNo slowdown in home loan applications yet, says Kiwibank bossInvestors still on the hunt for property.25 Feb 04:35 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank plans to close seven branchesKiwibank made the announcement while releasing an improved half year result.24 Feb 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: RBNZ pushes back on celebrating recovery too soonThe RBNZ is waging a battle with bullish markets over recovery expectations.24 Feb 01:36 AM
Banking and financeNZ bank profits fell 28 per cent in 2020, to $4 billionImpaired asset expenses rose sharply across the banks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ratings upgrade a big tick for NZ, but what will it mean?While NZ's ratings upgrade is definitely good news, the immediate impact may be muted.23 Feb 04:43 AM
Banking and financeHeartland lifts first-half profit by 10.6%Full year guidance expected at upper end of range.21 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: What snap lockdown means for interest ratesThis lockdown hasn't shifted economic forecasts but that doesn't mean it has no influence.19 Feb 04:23 AM
Banking and financeASB backs down on lending clamp-down for new buildsThe bank will now lend to investors wanting to do new builds who have low equity.17 Feb 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks closing up shop in isolated districtCombined Kiwibank/Post Shop could be the only in-person banking left in Wairoa by winter.16 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMajor bank clamps down on new-build lending to investorsBanks are also taking a divergent approach on pre-approvals.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeThree major banks shut branches across AucklandWhich banks have branches open in Auckland under alert level 3?14 Feb 07:55 PM
Banking and financeBillionaire 'art-smuggler' refused NZ entry yet his yacht is hereBanker Jaime Botin tried to join yacht in Auckland on which he earlier smuggled a Picasso.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."12 Feb 04:37 AM
Banking and financeASB half year profit down 1pc to $614 millionASB has released its half year result.09 Feb 10:10 PM
Banking and financeMoney Talks: Why economists get it wrong more often than rightANZ economist Sharon Zollner shares thoughts on money, debt and the price of lollies.08 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Niesche: Ongoing success of the neobank in doubtNeobanks play the all-important role of keeping Australia's big banks on their toes.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why economists got unemployment so wrongIt's been a tough year for economists - at least they've been wrong for the right reasons.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRegulator gives market manipulation warning amid rise in investor activismFMA CEO Rob Everett says the rise in investor activism looks here to stay.04 Feb 06:00 AM
Banking and financeMore child abuse image charges laid against Sir Ron BrierleyThe businessman appeared in court today.03 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLiam Dann: Why good jobs data could point to higher interest ratesStrong numbers tomorrow may raise more alarm bells than weak data, economists say.02 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSir John Key on when he thinks NZ's borders will open againSir John Key speaks to the Herald about the borders, airlines and international travel.29 Jan 04:40 AM
Banking and financeBNZ appoints new chief economistPaul Conway previously worked for the Productivity Commission.26 Jan 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy banks aren't taking advantage of cheap moneyJust $1.04 billion has been lent through the programme.26 Jan 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKa-ching: Nearly half a billion in fees paid to bankersBumper year for investment bankers - who made the most money?22 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank says it now knows scope of data theft"I am disappointed and sorry this data theft has occurred," Governor says.22 Jan 12:30 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: All major banks now offering this super low fixed rateBNZ and ASB have fallen into line and matched Westpac and ANZ.21 Jan 07:31 PM