Banks
Banking system again threatening economy
A study on banking and markets since the financial crisis warns that "dangerous undercurrents" are a rising threat to stability.
NZ bank profits up despite negative sentiment
New Zealand bank profits are defying the negative business and consumer confidence that's overhanging the economy. Audio
Protesters link arms around Martinborough’s last remaining bank
Between 100 and 200 people have linked arms around an ANZ bank, the last remaining bank in the South Wairarapa town Martinborough in a last-ditch attempt to stop it closing. Local councillor Pip… Video, Audio
Climate Bond initiative sees many investment opportunities
Local banks are being urged to take a lead in promoting investment in the low-carbon economy. Audio
Rural residents back Shane Jones’ call to keep banks open
People in the provinces are backing Shane Jones' call to force banks to keep branches open in rural areas. The banks, however, insist they're doing a good job and are providing more banking options… Audio
Prime Minister's business advisory chief a 'celebrity’ - Jones
The Minister for Regional Economic Development says the Australian-owned banks are putting profits ahead of their responsibility to rural areas. Shane Jones has echoed concerns of the bank workers'… Audio
NZ banks conduct 'patchy' so far, regulator says
The Financial Markets Authority has found the conduct and culture of New Zealand's banks to be 'patchy'. Audio
New Kiwibank head to take on board suggestions
Kiwibank's new chief executive is looking to lift the bank's fortunes and image, in part by playing up its New Zealand ownership.
Banks facing uncertain times amid volitlity and change
Banks are facing uncertain times with global market volatility and increased scrutiny from regulators on both sides of the Tasman. Audio
Bank profits under pressure as asset quality declines
The record run of growth in banking profits has come to an end as they fell to the pressure of higher bad debts and operating costs and a squeeze on margins.
Claim becoming increasingly difficult to assess banks soundness
A finance academic is demanding the Reserve Bank provide more information from the country's trading banks about how sound they are. Audio
Bank employee blows whistle on sales tactics
A bank employee has blown the whistle on what she is calling "morally disgusting" sales tactics being pushed by her bank. Audio
NZ banks not off the hook yet in wake of Australian scandal
MPs have been told there is no evidence the country's banks are ripping off customers like their Australian counterparts. The Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank appeared before a select… Audio
KiwiBank's $1 cheque service fee
The banks are laughing all the way to the banks. New Zealand's big four banks have experienced a 75% increase in profits over a decade. Meanwhile, in Timaru Grey Power's Denise Fitzgerald was… Audio
'We operate in a way which complies' - NZ bankers
New Zealand's banks do not rip off their customers like their Australian counterparts have been doing and a royal commission would be unnecessary, the Bankers' Association says. Audio
Economist Ann Pettifor: 'The public are not stupid'
Change to our economic systems will only be possible if the general public are entrusted with the real facts, says Ann Pettifor, one of the few economists to predict the 2007-2009 Global Financial… Audio
Kiwi banks streak ahead of Aussie rivals
New Zealand consumers much prefer locally-owned banks to the big four Australian-owned ones. Audio
Banks report record quarterly profit
The banking sector is reporting record profits for the quarter to the end of December. Audio
NZ banks should escape fall out from Aust banking inquiry
The New Zealand operations of the major Australian banks may come under scrutiny as a result of the royal commission that is to enquire into the industry across the Tasman. Audio
Are cautious banks busting home-buyers?
Banks are copping the blame for an increasing number of house sales falling over in Auckland because those lenders appear to be tightening up their lending - they won't sign off on the mortgages… Audio
