Claire Matthews

Some fintechs say they can be the "maverick" disruptor New Zealand's banking system is missing. These are digital services that offer more innovation when it comes to things like budgeting data… Audio

Consumer rights advocates want banks to fast-track account name matching to help stave off an increasing number of scams. But how easy is it? Audio

The National Party has asked Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to have a short, sharp inquiry into the retail banking sector amid growing calls for an investigation.

According to… Audio

Bank earnings are surging, with Westpac reporting its annual earnings had risen by 12%, hitting just over $1b.

The bank refused an interview - but said its underlying cash profit is actually down 2%… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

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

Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the extreme flooding in New South Wales, the strain for staff to keep schools running under omicron, and bank profits. Audio

Warnings we can't afford to retire unless Kiwis save up to $800,000 to top up the pension are coming from a research centre interested in improving the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders. The… Audio

Changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations came into effect in December and the headlines this month have been dominated by anecdotal stories of issues they have… Audio

Panellists Simon Pound and Alexia Russell discuss new home loan rules and food wastage. 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

Speculation is rife around who might buy Westpac's New Zealand banking operations. Yesterday Westpac told the stock exchange it was looking at the future of its New Zealand business, including a… Audio

Claire Matthews talks to The Panel about why they're expanding and what it means for buyers. Audio

BNZ is closing 38 branches over the next seven months. Director of academic programmes at Massey's Business School Dr Claire Matthews talks to the Panel about the changing face of banking. Audio

Heartland Bank has announced an historically low one-year fixed-loan rate of 1.99% suggesting other banks will follow to attract home buyers.  Audio

There's a strong link between financial and general well-being, new research suggests.  Audio

The retail sector is braced for thousands of job losses as the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand increases. Audio

Today is the last day Kiwibank will take cheques, after reaching what the bank has called 'a tipping point'. Audio