David Tripe
NZ bank profits seen as likely to remain under pressure
New Zealand's biggest banks are likely to continue to see profits under pressure as the low interest rate environment and weak dairy prices are expected to continue for sometime. Audio
Banking expert says the Kiwi Group deal below market value
A banking expert says the sale price for the 45 percent stake in New Zealand Post's Kiwi Group is too low and values the assets below a realistic market price. Audio
Kiwibank sale too low, says banking expert
David Tripe, a banking expert at Massey University, says the planned sale of Kiwi Group is too low and values the Kiwibank assets below a realistic market price. Audio
Doubts lower OCR will further stimulate housing market
A banking expert is casting doubt on whether cutting interest rates further will inflame the housing market. Audio
Analyst on bank results
And staying with banking, it's been a bumper profit season for the country's top four banks, who reported record profits worth around 4-point-5 billion dollars profit between them. Audio
Reverse mortgages
Reverse mortgages are advertised as a way for the elderly with freehold homes to "free up equity". But do they just lead to massive unpaid debt? Dr David Tripe from Massey University lays out the pros… Audio
Property investors face new lending restrictions
Property investors are being targeted with new lending restrictions by the Reserve Bank. Audio
Warnings About Commercial Property Deals
Dr David Tripe of Massey University's School of Economics and Finance joins the Panel to discuss if "ridiculous" commercial property deals will break the banks? Audio
David Tripe: ASB's results show banks are charging too much
A banking analyst says ASB Bank's latest results show banks are charging higher mortgage interest rates. Audio
TSB Bank hopes its 10-year fixed offer will grow market share
TSB Bank is hoping its low 10-year fixed-rate mortgage offer will help it grow its market share. Audio
Banking law changes raising concerns about privacy
Attempts by the country's banks to comply with international tax laws are raising fears about customer privacy. Audio
Credit rating agency revises down outlook for NZ Post
A credit-rating agency has revised the outlook for Government owned New Zealand Post and its subsidiary, Kiwibank to negative. Audio
Report shows profit margins at major banks on the up
A new report on the banking sector shows profit margins have hit the highest levels for years. Audio
Is foreign ownership good for New Zealand banks?
A new research project is going to look at whether the foreign ownership of local banks has been good or bad for New Zealand. Audio
Market upheaval may mean interest rates here stay low
Stock markets around the world are continuing to fall as the reverberations of the US debt downgrade and deep concerns about the American economy and European debt crisis continue. Audio
Leaky homeowners may not be only ones picking up bill
Ratings agency Standard and amp; Poors says the leaky buildings saga may have to be factored into New Zealand's future creditworthiness. Audio
Pressure for Kiwibank to take on Aussie business banking rivals
Kiwibank says it is under pressure from firms to increase its lending to the business sector to keep its Australian-owned rivals honest. Audio
Mortgage rates likely to keep on rising
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold when it announces the outcome of its latest review. Audio
Floating interest rates keep dropping
Short term and floating interest rates are reaching new lows, as banks bet on the official cash rate remaining at historically low levels for the next year at least. Audio
Sceptical repsonse from banks to shadow inquiry
Banks are reacting sceptically to plans by opposition parties to hold a special inquiry into interest rates charged to the public. Audio
