Official Cash RateBank urges taxpayer to relax ban on cash bonusesRoyal Bank of Scotland wants to start paying its top performers cash bonuses of up to £50,000 again.21 Dec 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Hickey :</i>Why Australian banks are crucial if NZ goes bankruptWhat would happen if the world judged New Zealand Inc was unable to service its debts?14 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateChina adds to positive tone on world marketsEquities on Wall Street began the final five-day trading week of the year on a positive note amid takeover news and optimism about the global economy.13 Dec 06:45 PM
Agribusiness<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Good news, bad newsIf the good news is that the Reserve Bank expects rates to be lower for longer, the bad news is why it thinks that.08 Dec 09:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateBollard holds OCR, flags slower path for rate risesReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard isn't expected to start hiking interest rates again until the middle of next year after he held the official cash rate at 3 per cent today.08 Dec 09:30 PM
Official Cash Rate<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> Bollard bets on end to housing love affairI worry that the banks are trying to unleash those animal spirits in the housing markets again.08 Dec 09:00 PM
Official Cash RateBollard leaves OCR at 3pcThe Reserve Bank has left the Official Cash Rate on hold at 3 per cent. In his Monetary Policy Statement, Governor Alan Bollard said the pace of economic growth 'appears to have moderated'.08 Dec 08:15 PM
Official Cash RateCommerce Commission probe into 'Credit Sails' bond salesThe Commerce Commission says it's investigating the sale of "Credit Sails" bonds, which crashed during the global financial crisis.07 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank pushes for power of veto over big bank purchasesThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand is pressing for the power of veto over significant purchases by the country's banks.06 Dec 10:30 PM