Banking and financeBanks refusing services to sex workers: 'We're easy picking'A brothel owner is drawing attention to the continued prejudice her staff face.24 Jul 01:36 AM
Banking and financeEx-ANZ manager avoids conviction after increasing his own overdraft to 100kThe 27-year-old pleaded guilty to accessing a computer for a dishonest purpose.19 Jul 03:26 AM
Banking and financeComment: If business confidence is so low, why is the share market at record highs?The true test will come during the corporate reporting season in August.16 Jul 06:21 AM
Banking and financeThe region where rental investments are 'hotter than Auckland'The Kiwibank regional scorecard rates this region as a top performer.15 Jul 08:30 PM
Banking and financeMeet Jamie, ANZ's eerily realistic digital assistantANZ's latest recruit Jamie, a virtual assistant, starts working at the bank today.09 Jul 08:39 PM
Banking and financeMasterCard looking to roll out biometric fingerprint cardsThe technology is currently undergoing trials and it's set to roll out in other markets.08 Jul 08:35 PM
Banking and financeMore bank workers come forward with concerns about customer loansA second Westpac worker has come forward concerned about the way the bank lends.05 Jul 06:17 AM
Banking and finance'Dreadful, unaffordable' loans being sold: Westpac workerWestpac strongly denies the claims.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThird bank appoints female CEOA third bank has appointed a female boss.03 Jul 11:28 PM
Banking and financeKiwi banks freeze hundreds of accounts in foreign tax crackdownSuddenly can't access your money? This could be why.01 Jul 07:48 PM
Banking and financeLaw firms watched for money laundering under new rulesAbout $1.35 billion of criminal proceeds is generated for money laundering every year.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeEurope's 'death wish' has never been strongerCOMMENT: Recession worries are edging on to radar screens.30 Jun 10:53 PM
Banking and financeFormer PK Furniture owner chased over $4.6m debtThe chain was sold to new owners, which now run a handful of stores.28 Jun 10:05 PM
Banking and financeWorld at risk of a borrowing hangoverWorld debt ratios have spiralled to record levels during the era of super-easy money25 Jun 06:04 AM
Banking and financeSales pressure remains high, say bank workersPressure on bank staff to sell products remains high despite changes to incentives.25 Jun 05:19 AM
Banking and financeEconomy Hub: Are Kiwis being ripped off?Watch: Official stats say inflation is low but in some key sectors we are paying too much.20 Jun 11:59 PM
AgribusinessCashflow better but uncertainty wobbles for farmersDairy farming cashflows are better but uncertainty underpins the relief, says ANZ.17 Jun 02:58 AM
Banking and financeBanker, lawyer and wife guilty over $54m mortgage fraudThe scheme involved bribing bankers, one of whom has fled the country.14 Jun 10:15 PM
Banking and financeWhy alarm bells rang for broker who picked up on $300k scamA broker who spotted a scam says the signs were obvious to an outsider.14 Jun 05:31 AM
Banking and financeFirst Kiwi bank deal with Alipay smoothes way for Chinese paymentsBNZ's merchant customers are to get access to Chinese payment provider Alipay.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank plans to crack down on bank boardsThe Reserve Bank plans to crack down on bank board directors.11 Jun 09:19 AM
Banking and financeCommonwealth Bank expected to recoverCBA paid A$700 million to settle the civil proceedings.11 Jun 03:58 AM
Banking and financeAmount first-home buyers take from KiwiSaver surgesAmount people are taking out of KiwiSaver for a first home has doubled in five years.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Fix or float your mortgage when rates creep up?COMMENT: Pondering your mortgage is easier if you let go of idea that you have control.09 Jun 08:00 PM
Banking and financeThe interview: BNZ boss Angela MentisNew BNZ boss Angela Mentis talks about why she is passionate about banking.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMortgage rates set to rise - what you need to knowThe Economy Hub: Why interest rates are on the rise and what you need to know06 Jun 06:48 PM
Banking and finance'We've been a little bit naive': Lessons from the Aussie's financial services inquiryWhat the finance sector should learn from the Australian financial services inquiry.05 Jun 08:01 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ regulators could learn lesson from huge penaltyCOMMENT: CBA's $760m fine serious nail in the record of former CEO and Kiwi Ian Narev.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ banks warn customers could have accounts frozenRequest for information from customers with foreign tax status.05 Jun 08:47 AM
Banking and financeANZ bank hit with criminal chargesAlleged cartel offences relate to a A$2.3 billion share issue.05 Jun 07:25 AM
Banking and financeAussie bank's record $759 million penaltyIf agreed by court it will be the largest civil penalty in Australian corporate history.04 Jun 02:15 AM
Banking and financeBNZ faces more than 30 claims after outageThe bank has received more than 30 claims for financial loss so far.31 May 07:10 PM
OpinionComment: Why you should give your kids pocket moneyParents should revive "pocket money" to give kids budgetary skills, writes Michael Cave.30 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHome lending restrictions tipped to easeLending restrictions could ease by the end of this year, according to one bank economist.30 May 02:00 AM