BDBDBanking and financeLVR policy dampened inflation - WheelerThe Reserve Bank's introduction of limits to low-equity mortgage lending last year had "a dampening" impact on house price inflation, Graeme Wheeler said today.22 Oct 09:15 PM
Banking and financeFMA: Beware cold-callersThe Financial Markets Authority is sounding the alarm over cold-callers touting questionable foreign investment schemes to New Zealand consumers.22 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains after Australian inflation faster than expected22 Oct 05:11 AM
Banking and financeWhy the poor pay sky-high interest ratesAn entire industry has grown around handing low-income earners a lifeline to the material rewards of middle-class life, but it comes at a hidden price.20 Oct 07:05 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises against yen as global sentiment improvesThe New Zealand dollar gained against the Japanese yen as improved US economic data bolstered sentiment on global growth.19 Oct 07:59 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Unseen risk of fiscal haircutDo you think the money you have in a bank term deposit is Govt guaranteed? If so, you're wrong, but you're not alone, writes Bernard Hickey.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeLoyalty links up to new payment cardThe idea behind technology startup Eftplus was born out of frustration that's only experienced by an addict who's been denied their "fix".15 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBank buys into ERoadThe Commonwealth Bank of Australia has taken a substantial shareholding in ERoad, two months after the logistics and fleet management company floated on the NZX.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateA cautionary credit card taleOn September 1, I went to the fruit and vege shop and spent $24.03. Twice. Well, that's what the credit card statement said, writes Peter Calder.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeProperty investors facing rate riskThe housing market nationwide is delivering about the rate of capital gain an investor would need to justify buying an average house, says Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew King: Here's how Gen Y can buy a homeAndrew King writes: A recent report showed that Generation Y - those under 28 - were increasingly becoming property orphans and spending their money on travel and shopping.13 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeAuckland bucks house price trendThe pace of property price increases has eased nationwide, as higher interest rates and lending restrictions take effect. Everywhere, that is, except Auckland.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Taking on the loan sharksCatriona MacLennan writes: Low family incomes and high rents are the two key sources of poverty for my legal clients. The third is huge debt associated with car purchases.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ workers to strike tomorrowANZ Bank union members will be walking off the job tomorrow, after a vote earlier this week to take strike action.09 Oct 01:30 AM
Banking and financeStoush over co-op nameA brand stoush between the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions and a bank is a "fight for all co-operatives", says the industry body's chief executive.08 Oct 04:00 PM
