Banks
Rents could rise as terms of interest-only loan change
Westpac is the latest bank to cut its maximum term for interest-only loans. Could it be a sign the banks are worried about the housing market? We talk to the Property Investors' Association about what… Audio
Banks on the brink
Are New Zealands (Australain-owned) banks in a vulnerable position? Audio
Greens say NZers are exposed if banks collapse.
The Greens say the government is leaving New Zealanders open to losing their savings if all our banks collapse at once. Audio
Other NZ banks poised to tighten lending restrictions
Other New Zealand banks could be about to tighten up their lending rules for foreign buyers Audio
NZ banks move to restrict lending to foreign buyers
The attention now turns to whether other banks will introduce the rules, and just what impact the move will have on the housing market - especially in Auckland Audio
Government rejects suggestions banks are doing its job
The Government says it's not shirking its responsibility to control the housing market, after two banks moved to limit lending to foreign home buyers. Audio
Government rejects it is shirking responsibility
The Government says it's not shirking its responsibility to control the housing market, after two banks moved to limit lending to foreign home buyers. Audio
Westpac, ANZ stop lending to foreign buyers
Westpac and ANZ have slapped major restrictions on lending to foreign buyers effective from today. Audio
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
Strong results from NZ banks, despite lower interest rates
Soaring property prices in Auckland and increased borrowing by struggling dairy farmers has been good news for the banks Audio
Refugees and their families suffer
Refugees who've been living in New Zealand for years are now struggling to send money to their families back home, after banks cut ties with some money transfer operators. Audio
Weekend bank transactions
Dr Claire Matthews talks about bank transactions and whether waiting over the weekend is acceptable. Audio
Regions vulnerable in dairy downturn
The Reserve Bank says the banking sector is well placed to deal with losses on loans to dairy farmers who will struggle to repay them because of falling world prices. Audio
John Key ridicules Labour's banks idea
The Prime Minister has ridiculed Labour's idea of strong-arming banks to lower interest rates Audio
Consumer NZ keeping watch of banks' credit card interest rates
New Zealand's consumer watchdog says it's keeping a close eye on bank credit card rates. Audio
Banks' decision not to lower credit card interest rates
Banks are being criticised for keeping credit card interest rates at nearly 20 percent while interest rates generally are at their lowest for decades. Audio
PM calls Little ignorant on banking
The Government has slammed Labour's idea of strong-arming banks to lower interest rates. Audio
Shamubeel Eaqub comments on Labour leader's banks proposal
Economist and author Shamubeel Eaqub joins Checkpoint to discuss Labour leader Andrew Little's suggestion to force banks to pass on Official Cash Rate cuts to customers. Audio
English says Labour's call to force banks a 'pretty dumb idea'
Finance Minister Bill English has described Labour leader Andrew Little's suggestion to force banks to pass on Official Cash Rate cuts to customers as a 'pretty dumb idea'. Audio
Partnerships between established firms & new kids on the block
The changing shape of the financial services business is forcing established banks and insurance companies to join up with new tech-driven competitors. Audio
