lower for longer
The Red Bank follows up big cuts to lower tier level rates last week with smaller reductions for term deposits of $10,000 & more following the OCR cut
11th Dec 15, 9:39am
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The Red Bank follows up big cuts to lower tier level rates last week with smaller reductions for term deposits of $10,000 & more following the OCR cut
SBS Bank launches a 3.99% one year fixed mortgage rate, setting new low benchmark for home loan borrowers
23rd Nov 15, 6:29am
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SBS Bank launches a 3.99% one year fixed mortgage rate, setting new low benchmark for home loan borrowers
HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
12th Nov 15, 4:23pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
ASB's bottom line benefits from borrowers breaking fixed-term mortgage contracts
10th Nov 15, 4:02pm
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ASB's bottom line benefits from borrowers breaking fixed-term mortgage contracts
As term deposit offer rates fall even further, we wonder if you should look more closely at assessing 'risk' and broaden your view away from banks
26th Oct 15, 7:11am
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As term deposit offer rates fall even further, we wonder if you should look more closely at assessing 'risk' and broaden your view away from banks
John Bolton questions whether the current monetary system will survive these days of high debt, weak inflation & low interest rates
17th Oct 15, 6:02am
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John Bolton questions whether the current monetary system will survive these days of high debt, weak inflation & low interest rates
HiFX's Dan Bell says chance of Fed rate hike in December about 50%, sees NZ dollar weakening over next 6 to 12 months
14th Oct 15, 2:30pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says chance of Fed rate hike in December about 50%, sees NZ dollar weakening over next 6 to 12 months
As term deposit rates sink further, small differences are available for fast-acting investors. But the trend is down to record low levels
15th Sep 15, 9:35am
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As term deposit rates sink further, small differences are available for fast-acting investors. But the trend is down to record low levels
The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
9th Sep 15, 5:01am
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The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
Savers are to pay for ASB's market leading mortgage interest rate offers. Many at-call accounts cut to about the current inflation rate
8th Sep 15, 10:01am
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Savers are to pay for ASB's market leading mortgage interest rate offers. Many at-call accounts cut to about the current inflation rate
The Red Bank leads term depost rates down into new uncharted, low territory leaving their 'replicating portfolio' clients with record low returns
29th Aug 15, 12:38pm
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The Red Bank leads term depost rates down into new uncharted, low territory leaving their 'replicating portfolio' clients with record low returns
Savers earn record low returns for their cash, while the capital value of assets like houses (or jobs) push on up into the clouds
2nd Aug 15, 4:03pm
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Savers earn record low returns for their cash, while the capital value of assets like houses (or jobs) push on up into the clouds
The repression of saver's returns gathers pace as the OCR is cut and more are signaled. David Chaston updates what has happened to the term deposit market
24th Jul 15, 9:35am
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The repression of saver's returns gathers pace as the OCR is cut and more are signaled. David Chaston updates what has happened to the term deposit market
David Chaston reviews where savers now stand following the recent OCR cut and the prospects for more of them
26th Jun 15, 10:16am
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David Chaston reviews where savers now stand following the recent OCR cut and the prospects for more of them
RBNZ and govt's double teaming on Auckland's rampant housing market will have an impact, but low interest rates in world awash with money printing the key factor
21st May 15, 10:22am
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RBNZ and govt's double teaming on Auckland's rampant housing market will have an impact, but low interest rates in world awash with money printing the key factor
NZ life insurers not affected by low interest rates causing capital erosion for international insurers
1st Apr 15, 9:56am
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NZ life insurers not affected by low interest rates causing capital erosion for international insurers
With mortgage rates unlikely to fall further without an OCR cut, it may be time to take the bird in the hand, says John Bolton
16th Mar 15, 10:14am
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With mortgage rates unlikely to fall further without an OCR cut, it may be time to take the bird in the hand, says John Bolton
Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
17th Feb 15, 8:30am
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Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
Gareth Vaughan says savers are being squeezed by the law of supply and demand as bank net interest margins rise
13th Feb 15, 5:23pm
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Gareth Vaughan says savers are being squeezed by the law of supply and demand as bank net interest margins rise
BNZ cuts term deposit interest rates as 2015 starts with better news for borrowers than savers
12th Jan 15, 2:12pm
BNZ cuts term deposit interest rates as 2015 starts with better news for borrowers than savers
Oil price to remain weak for 3 years, helping restrain both interest rates and inflation, Macquarie's Brad Gordon says
9th Dec 14, 10:04am
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Oil price to remain weak for 3 years, helping restrain both interest rates and inflation, Macquarie's Brad Gordon says
A rising OCR should see bank deposit rates rise but banks flush with cash may mean increases aren't as big as they could be
3rd Feb 14, 10:27am
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A rising OCR should see bank deposit rates rise but banks flush with cash may mean increases aren't as big as they could be
ASB KiwiSaver returns in line with market but questions remain which is the better investment style - active or passive?
11th Oct 13, 3:38pm
ASB KiwiSaver returns in line with market but questions remain which is the better investment style - active or passive?
ASB and FirstChoice KiwiSaver Conservative Fund's post negative return for quarter as interest rates climb; Global Sustainability Fund pick of the crop
9th Jul 13, 1:33pm
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ASB and FirstChoice KiwiSaver Conservative Fund's post negative return for quarter as interest rates climb; Global Sustainability Fund pick of the crop
Bank for International Settlements highlights massive growth of central banks' balance sheets, wary about impact of them ending easy monetary policy
24th Jun 13, 3:42pm
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Bank for International Settlements highlights massive growth of central banks' balance sheets, wary about impact of them ending easy monetary policy