Banks
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
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
