Banking
Banksy might be back
It is understood that John Banks is seriously considering another crack at the Auckland Mayoralty. Banks was Mayor of Auckland City but lost to Len Brown in 2010. Audio
David Chaston: Banking Expert
Banks have been a hot topic of late with a lot of criticism leveled at the Australian operators which dominate the New Zealand sector. Audio
Bank bonus culture: Staff 'obviously scared of the response'
Bank employees on the frontline of lending are coming out of the woodwork to lay complaints about workplace bonus culture.
Business commentator Rod Oram - banking
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about movement in the banking industry. Audio
ANZ CEO leaves due to 'blind spot' on recording expenses – John Key
ANZ chairman John Key says departing CEO David Hisco believed he had authority to spend tens of thousands of dollars on chauffeured cars, but resigned because of a "lack of transparency" in recording… Video, Audio
New open banking system allows competition: 'The Robin Hood of payments'
A new way to manage money is being developed by the company that governs the country's electronic payment systems.
Proposal to increase bank capital expected to cost the economy
Proposed changes to increase the amount of capital held by banks are expected to cost savers and borrowers alike. Audio
Winston Peters stands by criticisms about Dame Jenny Shipley
Winston Peters is standing by his attack on former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley after an article appeared in China's People's Daily under her byline in support of the country's reforms. But Dame… Audio
Banks & life insurers on notice & Air NZ profit downgrade
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the impact on NZ banks and life insurers of the Australian Royal Commission on their parent companies. Also Air New Zealand's profit downgrade, and… Audio
Westpac to refund almost $6m in fees to customers
Westpac New Zealand is refunding more than 30,000 customers after overcharging them on fees for some of their former accounts.
ANZ reports 206 percent rise in scams this year
International scammers running large, slick operations to raid bank accounts.
Banks should hold onto profits to back loans - Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank wants banks owners to hold more of their profits in reserve to back the loans they make.
A Battle for Banking
The banking sector is facing a huge shake up as tech companies look to get in on the action.
Governments around the world are keen to see more competition in the sector.
Jenée Tibshraeny from… Audio
Petrol price psychology 101
Nikki Mandow sends her son out to find the cheapest petrol between Wellington and Auckland, but ends up with some interesting insights into how we buy gas... and why we pay more than we have to. Audio
Tim Hazledine: time to give Kiwibank teeth
Professor Tim Hazledine of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Auckland says the government should give Kiwibank the power to compete aggressively on price against the local… Audio
Almost 10 years since the global financial crisis
It's close to 10 years since the global financial crisis unfolded and engulfed world economies, but regulators such as the Reserve Bank say the financial system is stronger as a result. Audio
Prime Minister's business advisory chief a 'celebrity’ - Jones
The Minister for Regional Economic Development says the Australian-owned banks are putting profits ahead of their responsibility to rural areas. Shane Jones has echoed concerns of the bank workers'… Audio
NZ banks' conduct is 'patchy' - regulator
The Financial Markets Authority has found the conduct and culture of New Zealand's banks to be 'patchy'.
Open banking is coming, but what is it?
Open banking is a term New Zealanders will have to get used to hearing more of. Audio
Why is your address so important to your bank?
A listener recently sent in a letter about the problems he'd had proving his address to his bank ... why is this SUCH an important detail? Audio