Despite posting a profit, Craig's says they see the pace of growth slowing.

New Zealand is yet to see a growth of Shari-compliant banking options.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus is in New Zealand to talk business.

Investor Warren Couillault is now in the business of offering financial guidance.

The UK Prime Minister has highlighted the need for "implementation periods" for finance.

COMMENT: Both income and asset tests decide who gets a subsidy, Mary Holm writes.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

I have a burning question. Why do banks send credit cards to teenagers when they turn 18?

Your correspondent [last week] trying to increase their credit card limit and being declined by ANZ was the exact experience I have

The new FMA guide for code of conduct brushes off claims the market was the best arbiter of fixing any problems in the sector.

COMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.

There's no shortage of cranes on Auckland's skyline. What is in short supply is enough new homes for the growing city.

Spontaneous purchases and splurging on avoidable items such as booze and cigarettes are hindering household budgets.

Deutsche Bank announced massive cuts to its annual bonus scheme, as it looks to absorb the impact of a hefty fine.

COMMENT: Few could resist entities with faster, cheaper services.

COMMENT: Financial advisers and fund managers under pressure from low-cost options talk up skills and play down the impact of fees.

Getting consumers comfortable with putting their finances on customized autopilot is this startup's mission.

Deutsche Bank has banned text messages on company-issued phones in an effort to improve compliance standards.

Investment bankers at some of Europe's biggest firms are braced for bosses to halve their bonus pools.

Robert Walters director Shay Peters said employers needed to have strategies to attract and keep skilled workers.

COMMENT: It is hard to see any correlation between fees and returns, Brent Sheather writes.

The bank will admit to violating state and federal securities laws by failing to address technical problems.

Italy is set to finalise a state-backed rescue for lender Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena as soon as this weekend.

ASB Bank has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Diversity Leadership Award.

A huge overhaul of capital markets law that began coming into effect two years ago is now fully in force.

COMMENT: Small family-owned companies suffer significantly when other businesses fail, is it time to consider if limited liability has gone too far?

Peter Cruddas, founder of CMC Markets, isn't shy about talking about his country's impending departure from Europe.

COMMENT: Five of NZX's heavyweights have outperformed Berkshire Hathaway.

Manager's focused strategy pays off in ratings, writes Helen Twose.

The age for superannuation needs to be raised and people should have to live longer in the country, the Retirement Commissioner says.