Banks
Banks set for another steady quarter - KPMG
The slowing housing market and higher costs have put a squeeze on profits at the country's biggest banks. Audio
Housing and credit pressures to remain on banks
Local banks are likely to be forced to beef up capital reserves to improve their protection against future financial shocks. Audio
Banks likely to face tougher regulation
The country's banking system is likely to face tougher and more intrusive regulation in the longer term. Audio
New tax info sharing rules now in force
New rules requiring banks to divulge customer information on foreign tax residents have come into force. Audio
Elderly and Banks
Dr Eileen Webb has recently joined the Curtin Law School where she will coordinate the elder law program. She'll be talking about the banks and their responsibility in stopping elderly financial… Audio
NZ banks urged to change culture in line with Aust. parents
The union representing bank workers is urging New Zealand's biggest banks to make cultural changes in line with those being looked at by their Australian parents. Audio
Banks highly vulnerable to money laundering
The Bankers' Association says there's a growing trend towards financial crime and banks need to be prepared. Audio
Are banks the best place for savings?
Growth in bank deposits is slowing, forcing banks to borrow more on volatile international markets, and raising their risk profile. Audio
Financial market challenges will make profit growth difficult
The financial services sector faces some challenging market conditions that will make it increasingly difficult for banks to generate profit growth. Audio
Record for guest nights
The number of people staying in hotels and motels has hit a record high in August. Audio
Bank lending unlikely to be affected by RBNZ restrictions
KPMG believes new lending restrictions are unlikely to curb the sharp growth in borrowing from banks. Audio
Banks continue to withdraw from branches in heartland NZ
Massey University banking expert David Tripe says banks closing in heartland New Zealand is the reality of the digital age. Audio
Aust banks under political spotlight
Across the Tasman, Australia's big four banks will be under the political spotlight this week as they face tough questions about their business practices and profits. Audio
ANZ signals five branch closures
ANZ has become the latest bank to announce potential branch closures in small towns, with consultation under way for five locations.
Social responsibility
Gareth Kiernan of Infometrics discusses bank closures. Does a bank have a social responsibility to stay open in small towns? Audio
KiwiSavers switch schemes after unethical investments revealed
KiwiSaver members are switching providers after learning their schemes were investing in companies making cluster bombs and anti-personnel mines.
Interest rates hit record low
Kathryn Ryan talks to RNZ's Business Editor, Gyles Beckford, as the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to a record low of two per cent. Audio
Are banks giving best advice on nest egg investments?
The Financial Markets Authority has put out a draft set of guidelines for the standards of good conduct from finance companies and the people who work for them. At the heart of the guidelines is a… Audio
Housing market poses challenges to banks
The surging housing market remains one of the key challenges to the banking sector even though it's showing few signs of stress, according to a new report. Audio
Chinese bank looks to NZ retail operation
One of the world's biggest banks has plans for a retail operation in New Zealand as it looks for growth. Audio
