New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
Banking and financeWatch: Official Cash Rate kept at 5.5%Inflation is still too stubborn for the country to afford a rates cut.28 Feb 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builderMore than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.26 Feb 10:23 PM
Banking and financeASB takes a punt on some home loan rates ahead of cash rate decisionA 'volatile' global environment was a factor in the home loan rates decision.26 Feb 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessASB launches $500 million business lending goalNew research with the NZIER shows access to capital has been a challenge for business.25 Feb 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTo hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate callANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy the WFH revolution is stallingPlus: What are your rights if you want to keep working from home?15 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank boss's interest rate warning for homeownersVittoria Shortt's comment comes as most borrowers bet on rates falling by mid-next year.15 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filterConsumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.05 Feb 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.02 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandJP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppressionOne of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.26 Jan 05:33 AM
New ZealandInvestment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8mPolice seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heistsIt's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.19 Jan 06:00 AM
Banking and financeDecember spending on a “sharper decline than expected”Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.17 Jan 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k lossA financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.14 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.13 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launchedThe accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASBNearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeThird major bank cuts home loan rates before XmasMore mortgage rates could be heading south early in the New Year.21 Dec 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWaikato Rugby president named volunteer of the yearA big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.18 Dec 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHe’s a towering figure in the tourism industry. Last night he was named CEO of the yearWebster's drive to build back better and not waste a crisis marks his leadership.06 Dec 04:01 PM
Banking and financeWatch live tonight: Deloitte Top 200 awardsNew Zealand's most prestigious business awards live.06 Dec 03:00 AM
Markets with MadisonBanks turn up the heat on high-growth fundsASB & BNZ want a slice of the aggressive investor. Milford CEO responds.30 Nov 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScam stoppers: ASB boss says safety before speed of paymentsBank scams cost Kiwis an estimated $200m in a year - so what's ASB doing about it?30 Nov 01:30 AM
New Zealand'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scamAn Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay offTwo big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.17 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow CEOs should tackle the rise of generative AIThree finalists line up for the Deloitte Top 200 CEO of the year award.08 Nov 07:27 PM
Banking and financeDeloitte Top 200: Finalists named for 2023 business awardsOne emerging theme this year is how to handle new technology such as AI.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwiSaver loses $1b on negative returns - best and worst funds revealedReturns slip for all KiwiSaver funds in September quarter.29 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandJP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen moneyThe private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.22 Oct 05:28 AM