Personal Finance
In a major investigation Diana Clement talks to Youi customers & ex-employees about the insurer and uncovers startling allegations of serious misconduct
22nd Mar 16, 11:23am
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In a major investigation Diana Clement talks to Youi customers & ex-employees about the insurer and uncovers startling allegations of serious misconduct
John Mauldin looks at how central banks' zero interest rate & negative interest rate policies are gumming up the global retirement machinery
2nd Mar 16, 4:02pm
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John Mauldin looks at how central banks' zero interest rate & negative interest rate policies are gumming up the global retirement machinery
HSBC has launched a 3.95% mortgage rate for Premier clients for an 18 month fixed term; lowest rate in two generations
17th Feb 16, 1:38pm
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HSBC has launched a 3.95% mortgage rate for Premier clients for an 18 month fixed term; lowest rate in two generations
Harmoney founder expects two banks to lend about $175m to borrowers through the P2P lender over next 12 months
16th Feb 16, 5:02pm
Harmoney founder expects two banks to lend about $175m to borrowers through the P2P lender over next 12 months
The sharp falls in wholesale interest rates in the past week point to a new round of lower fixed-rate mortgage specials from the banks
10th Feb 16, 1:04pm
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The sharp falls in wholesale interest rates in the past week point to a new round of lower fixed-rate mortgage specials from the banks
Boss of new P2P lender Wayne Croad says Lending Crowd's secured SME loans offer investors a chance to diversify away from property
10th Feb 16, 5:03am
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Boss of new P2P lender Wayne Croad says Lending Crowd's secured SME loans offer investors a chance to diversify away from property
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected; says “some further easing may be required” as headline inflation track is now lower than forecast in Dec; says Auckland still a financial stability risk
28th Jan 16, 9:03am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected; says “some further easing may be required” as headline inflation track is now lower than forecast in Dec; says Auckland still a financial stability risk
Reductions to fixed mortgage rates keep coming as banks vie for attention in a competitive market
22nd Jan 16, 12:21pm
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Reductions to fixed mortgage rates keep coming as banks vie for attention in a competitive market
Statistics NZ reports CPI fell 0.5% in qtr and rose 0.1% from year ago; lower than forecasts; food and petrol price falls main drivers; housing costs up 2.5%; Auckland rents up 3.3%
20th Jan 16, 10:48am
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Statistics NZ reports CPI fell 0.5% in qtr and rose 0.1% from year ago; lower than forecasts; food and petrol price falls main drivers; housing costs up 2.5%; Auckland rents up 3.3%
Both SBS Bank and Westpac make more mortgage rate changes just days after earlier reviews. Narrow rate ranges raise pricing pressure
20th Jan 16, 8:43am
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Both SBS Bank and Westpac make more mortgage rate changes just days after earlier reviews. Narrow rate ranges raise pricing pressure
Wide ranging carded, or advertised, home loan rates on offer from banks suggest more cuts are coming
19th Jan 16, 11:35am
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Wide ranging carded, or advertised, home loan rates on offer from banks suggest more cuts are coming
NZIER's QSBO shows rebound from four year lows in December quarter; businesses increase hiring and a few push through price increases; capacity utilisation rises to second highest on record
19th Jan 16, 10:01am
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NZIER's QSBO shows rebound from four year lows in December quarter; businesses increase hiring and a few push through price increases; capacity utilisation rises to second highest on record
Jenée Tibshraeny discusses why New Zealand's retirement capital is a blueprint for the rest of the country
15th Jan 16, 11:34am
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Jenée Tibshraeny discusses why New Zealand's retirement capital is a blueprint for the rest of the country
David Chaston looks at our addiction to consumer debt, notices how hard it is to shake, wonders if we need a debt tax to change behaviour
7th Jan 16, 12:06pm
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David Chaston looks at our addiction to consumer debt, notices how hard it is to shake, wonders if we need a debt tax to change behaviour
Seven things you can do to ensure your insurer has your back during the festive season
22nd Dec 15, 2:12pm
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Seven things you can do to ensure your insurer has your back during the festive season
Auckland Council releases maps proposing new more dense housing developments on public transport routes & near town centres; hopes it can close shortfall of up to 100k houses on previous zoning rules
17th Dec 15, 7:58pm
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Auckland Council releases maps proposing new more dense housing developments on public transport routes & near town centres; hopes it can close shortfall of up to 100k houses on previous zoning rules
Bernard Hickey looks at whether to fix or float and how long to fix after the Reserve Bank says it has stopped cutting interest rates
14th Dec 15, 12:04pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at whether to fix or float and how long to fix after the Reserve Bank says it has stopped cutting interest rates
Augusta syndicates a new Countdown supermarket in Hamilton, forecasts 7.5% pre-tax cash return
4th Dec 15, 5:03am
Augusta syndicates a new Countdown supermarket in Hamilton, forecasts 7.5% pre-tax cash return
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
12th Nov 15, 3:18pm
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
Labour says won't introduce Capital Gains Tax in first term; shelves NZ Power plan; Twyford eyes easier rules for medium density housing; targeted rates linked to Council bonds for infractructure
8th Nov 15, 11:56am
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Labour says won't introduce Capital Gains Tax in first term; shelves NZ Power plan; Twyford eyes easier rules for medium density housing; targeted rates linked to Council bonds for infractructure
English launches 'blue skies' Productivity Commission review into Resource Management, Local Government and Land Transport Management Acts to transform urban planning and tackle housing affordability
2nd Nov 15, 3:51pm
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English launches 'blue skies' Productivity Commission review into Resource Management, Local Government and Land Transport Management Acts to transform urban planning and tackle housing affordability
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.75%; says "further reduction seems likely"; warns may need even lower rates if NZ$ rebounds further
29th Oct 15, 9:04am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.75%; says "further reduction seems likely"; warns may need even lower rates if NZ$ rebounds further
Bernard Hickey looks at whether to fix or float and how long to fix when the Reserve Bank is cutting interest rates and targeting Auckland property investors
6th Oct 15, 5:04pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at whether to fix or float and how long to fix when the Reserve Bank is cutting interest rates and targeting Auckland property investors
Property Institute CEO says English's Auckland housing crash warning 'unhelpful' and equivalent to 'reading chicken entrails'; says Auckland nothing like US market; Auckland prices go up, but don't slump, he says
30th Sep 15, 9:59am
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Property Institute CEO says English's Auckland housing crash warning 'unhelpful' and equivalent to 'reading chicken entrails'; says Auckland nothing like US market; Auckland prices go up, but don't slump, he says
Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like
20th Sep 15, 5:00am
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Bernard Hickey looks ahead to the election of 2029 to see what the backlash of a generational change in power might look like