Personal Finance
Major Australian banks have been rocked by financial advice scandals. How are their NZ subsidiaries, and NZ regulatory framework, placed to avoid these?
27th Mar 15, 1:58pm
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Major Australian banks have been rocked by financial advice scandals. How are their NZ subsidiaries, and NZ regulatory framework, placed to avoid these?
Government says open to ACT suggestion for indexation of income tax thresholds to CPI inflation to avoid 'bracket creep' increasing effective tax rates
19th Mar 15, 5:59pm
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Government says open to ACT suggestion for indexation of income tax thresholds to CPI inflation to avoid 'bracket creep' increasing effective tax rates
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
19th Mar 15, 4:15pm
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
Key says Government looking at unilateral consumption tax on online purchases from offshore sites; also looking at making online retailers register for GST
17th Mar 15, 1:38pm
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Key says Government looking at unilateral consumption tax on online purchases from offshore sites; also looking at making online retailers register for GST
How to ensure your insurance broker/advisor isn't compromising your interests for their back pocket
16th Mar 15, 12:16pm
How to ensure your insurance broker/advisor isn't compromising your interests for their back pocket
RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler sees limits to fixed-term mortgage rate reductions
14th Mar 15, 6:00am
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RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler sees limits to fixed-term mortgage rate reductions
Wheeler says Auckland housing surge not a factor in OCR decision as RBNZ not seeing same 'wealth effect' on spending, CPI; but still concern for financial stability
12th Mar 15, 11:26am
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Wheeler says Auckland housing surge not a factor in OCR decision as RBNZ not seeing same 'wealth effect' on spending, CPI; but still concern for financial stability
Key says RBNZ move on capital for landlord mortgages logical, given falling inflation means Governor needs tools other than OCR hikes
9th Mar 15, 5:20pm
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Key says RBNZ move on capital for landlord mortgages logical, given falling inflation means Governor needs tools other than OCR hikes
LendMe eyes rural sector and top up loans for home buyers with P2P licence from the FMA expected 'shortly'
3rd Mar 15, 3:58pm
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LendMe eyes rural sector and top up loans for home buyers with P2P licence from the FMA expected 'shortly'
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp questions whether the Commission for Financial Capability is gender blind
25th Feb 15, 8:00am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp questions whether the Commission for Financial Capability is gender blind
Bernard Hickey looks at how to think about whether to fix or float, how long to fix and what the Reserve Bank may do about house prices
17th Feb 15, 12:36pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at how to think about whether to fix or float, how long to fix and what the Reserve Bank may do about house prices
Finance Minister says Governor Wheeler's speech was building case for more Macro-Prudential measures to slow Auckland housing inflation; agrees 'correction' possible
10th Feb 15, 2:08pm
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Finance Minister says Governor Wheeler's speech was building case for more Macro-Prudential measures to slow Auckland housing inflation; agrees 'correction' possible
Key agrees with LGNZ that rates not perfect, but not interested in 'opening floodgates' to new council taxes and spending; suggests they use more debt, delayed rates for pensioners
3rd Feb 15, 10:07am
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Key agrees with LGNZ that rates not perfect, but not interested in 'opening floodgates' to new council taxes and spending; suggests they use more debt, delayed rates for pensioners
Bernard Hickey looks at what the RBNZ's countenancing of a possible rate cut means for mortgage rates and property prices
29th Jan 15, 5:08pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at what the RBNZ's countenancing of a possible rate cut means for mortgage rates and property prices
EQC at 70, a great asset for New Zealand or an aggressive muddler?
RBNZ holds OCR at 3.5%; says will hold it "for some time" and moves "up or down" will depend on data
29th Jan 15, 9:07am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 3.5%; says will hold it "for some time" and moves "up or down" will depend on data
New Labour Leader Andrew Little focuses on vision for jobs and small businesses in State of the Nation address, rather than detail
28th Jan 15, 9:45am
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New Labour Leader Andrew Little focuses on vision for jobs and small businesses in State of the Nation address, rather than detail
Statistics NZ reports Consumer Price Index fell 0.2% in Dec qtr from Sept qtr; inflation in year to Dec qtr 0.8%; touch below forecasts
21st Jan 15, 10:57am
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Statistics NZ reports Consumer Price Index fell 0.2% in Dec qtr from Sept qtr; inflation in year to Dec qtr 0.8%; touch below forecasts
Elizabeth Kerr starts 2015 by asking what is your time really worth to you?
John Bolton says it's wise to be prepared for the next financial crisis, whenever and however it comes along
17th Jan 15, 8:00am
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John Bolton says it's wise to be prepared for the next financial crisis, whenever and however it comes along
Elizabeth Davies says it’s time to stop being scared of credit cards and start learning how to make them work in a smart, responsible way
5th Jan 15, 10:31am
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Elizabeth Davies says it’s time to stop being scared of credit cards and start learning how to make them work in a smart, responsible way
Bernard Hickey looks at how to think about whether to fix or float, and what bank economists are saying about interest rates and house prices
8th Dec 14, 1:09pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at how to think about whether to fix or float, and what bank economists are saying about interest rates and house prices
Elizabeth Davies discovers being more environmentally responsible both feels good and saves money
3rd Dec 14, 9:00am
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Elizabeth Davies discovers being more environmentally responsible both feels good and saves money
Squirrel Mortgages owner eyes P2P licence for 'Squirrel Money' offering loans to home owners, investment opportunities for retail investors
25th Nov 14, 4:43pm
Squirrel Mortgages owner eyes P2P licence for 'Squirrel Money' offering loans to home owners, investment opportunities for retail investors
Government releases draft Responsible Lending Code
18th Nov 14, 8:54am
Government releases draft Responsible Lending Code