Westpac

Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish… Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about a comparative lack of coverage on Gaza, sympathy for Supie's leaders even as their employees miss out, and a… Audio

Bank profits are set to crack $10 billion - is it too much, or are the banks just an easy target for criticism? Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6283668330001 Video, Audio

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

Australia's Westpac Banking Corporation has confirmed it's considering the potential sale of its New Zealand business. In an update to the stock exchange, the parent bank says it's looking at whether… Audio

There is a question mark over the future of coins due to the twin effects of digital technology and inflation reducing coin values. Andrew Clifford, president of the Numismatic Society of… Audio

Banks have been asked by the government to help implement a number of measures to ease the burden on New Zealanders, including a six month deferral on mortgage repayments and offering $500,000 loans… Audio

Fast changing technology could displace traditional importers and distributors of chemicals for the manufacturing sector. Audio

The union representing bank workers is challenging all banks to follow Westpac's lead and put more women into high paying roles. Audio

Westpac expects the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate at least twice before the end of the year. Audio

Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about criticism of the Reserve Bank for its handling of CBL, the insurer that went bust. Also ANZ and Westpac's Australian parents weigh in on Reserve Bank's capital… Audio

It seems the majority of first home buyers would be uncomfortable tapping into the bank of mum and dad to purchase property. Audio

Westpac has joined the banking sector's billion-dollar profit club, as it reaps the benefits of a two-year restructuring programme. Audio