Claire Matthews
Will Adrian Orr's tenure be remembered as the tough years?
The last seven years have been among the toughest in our economy's history, and the Reserve Bank has drawn both praise and criticism for its moves to get inflation under control. Audio
What you need to retire on
Thinking about how much money you might need to retire can be a scary prospect, particularly if you're already struggling to make ends meet while you're working. "FORO" or Fear Of Running Out is top… Audio
Banking expert on govt's adopting Commerce Commission's recs for banking sector
A banking expert from Massey's Business School doesn't think the government's changes to the sector will help increase competition. Massey University's acting head of the accounting school Dr Claire… Audio
Second tier lenders quit NZ: does this diminish competition for big banks?
Three second tier lenders have quit New Zealand in the last year - and those in the sector say it means less competition for the big banks. Audio
What you need to know from the report into banking in NZ
Associate Professor Claire Matthews, Acting Head of School of Accounting at Massey University joins Emile Donovan to discuss the report. Audio
Can fintechs become the 'maverick' disruptor to the big banks?
Some fintechs say they can be the "maverick" disruptor New Zealand's banking system is missing. These are digital services that offer more innovation when it comes to things like budgeting data… Audio
Call for banks to fast-track account name matching
Consumer rights advocates want banks to fast-track account name matching to help stave off an increasing number of scams. But how easy is it? Audio
Banks promise scam busting effort
Retail banks are joining forces to fight fraudsters with a raft of news measures including a joint scam busting centre. Cyber watchdog CERT estimates financial scams cost Kiwis 20 million dollars in… Video, Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Simon Pound discuss news that bank transactions will noe be processed seven days a week, whether or not zoos should be a thing… Audio
Do bank profits need investigating?
The National Party has asked Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to have a short, sharp inquiry into the retail banking sector amid growing calls for an investigation.
According to… Audio
Breaking down the mega profits made by big banks
Bank earnings are surging, with Westpac reporting its annual earnings had risen by 12%, hitting just over $1b.
The bank refused an interview - but said its underlying cash profit is actually down 2%… Audio
The Week in Detail: Wayne Brown, banks, and nuclear power
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Why are banks making big bucks?
Bank profits are set to crack $10 billion - is it too much, or are the banks just an easy target for criticism? Audio
The Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the extreme flooding in New South Wales, the strain for staff to keep schools running under omicron, and bank profits. Audio
Hundreds of thousands in savings needed to retire: guidelines
Warnings we can't afford to retire unless Kiwis save up to $800,000 to top up the pension are coming from a research centre interested in improving the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders. The… Audio
Did getting a mortgage just get even harder?
Changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations came into effect in December and the headlines this month have been dominated by anecdotal stories of issues they have… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Panellists Simon Pound and Alexia Russell discuss new home loan rules and food wastage. Audio
Speculation rife over Westpac's withdrawal from New Zealand
Sold to another bank, listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange or winding down the business completely, speculation is rife over what will happen if Westpac decides to withdraw from its New Zealand… Audio
Who would buy Westpac?
Speculation is rife around who might buy Westpac's New Zealand banking operations. Yesterday Westpac told the stock exchange it was looking at the future of its New Zealand business, including a… Audio
Morgtage terms extending
Claire Matthews talks to The Panel about why they're expanding and what it means for buyers. Audio
