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David Cunningham calls for an end to a consensus-based approach in RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee decision making, and more independent committee members

David Cunningham calls for an end to a consensus-based approach in RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee decision making, and more independent committee members

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

Gareth Vaughan on ANZ NZ's erroneous OCR call, a $30t gamble that changed the world, tackling surcharging & more

Gareth Vaughan on ANZ NZ's erroneous OCR call, a $30t gamble that changed the world, tackling surcharging & more

Squirrel's David Cunningham says it's 'pretty realistic' to expect 1-year fixed home loan rates below 6% by the end of 2024, and below 5% by the end of 2025

Squirrel's David Cunningham says it's 'pretty realistic' to expect 1-year fixed home loan rates below 6% by the end of 2024, and below 5% by the end of 2025

David Cunningham looks at the wild ride New Zealand house prices have been on in comparison to what has happened in other countries

David Cunningham looks at the wild ride New Zealand house prices have been on in comparison to what has happened in other countries

David Cunningham examines the disparity between fixed and floating mortgage rates in New Zealand

David Cunningham examines the disparity between fixed and floating mortgage rates in New Zealand

Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics

Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics

The financial services sector is asking where to now after an expensive layer of compliance preparing for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Act could prove to be a wasted effort

The financial services sector is asking where to now after an expensive layer of compliance preparing for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Act could prove to be a wasted effort

Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits

Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits

New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues

New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues

As the Commerce Commission's banking market study gets underway, Gareth Vaughan looks at the impact of regulation on competition

As the Commerce Commission's banking market study gets underway, Gareth Vaughan looks at the impact of regulation on competition

Mortgage broker boss urges Reserve Bank to hold fire on another Official Cash Rate hike

Mortgage broker boss urges Reserve Bank to hold fire on another Official Cash Rate hike

Banks are offering substantial mortgage 'cashback' rewards of up to $5000, but they may be yours for the asking from other banks too, even if not advertised

Banks are offering substantial mortgage 'cashback' rewards of up to $5000, but they may be yours for the asking from other banks too, even if not advertised

Craig Sims, ASB executive and overseer of the ending of the National Bank brand when at ANZ, swaps banking for a vineyard

Craig Sims, ASB executive and overseer of the ending of the National Bank brand when at ANZ, swaps banking for a vineyard

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?