Savers
Geof Mortlock says as financial sector regulator the RBNZ needs a Policy Objectives Statement, like its Policy Targets Agreement for monetary policy
14th Dec 18, 12:15pm
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Geof Mortlock says as financial sector regulator the RBNZ needs a Policy Objectives Statement, like its Policy Targets Agreement for monetary policy
Co-operative Bank CEO David Cunningham says sub-4% home loan rates unsustainable unless deposit rates fall about 50 basis points
6th Dec 18, 10:09am
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Co-operative Bank CEO David Cunningham says sub-4% home loan rates unsustainable unless deposit rates fall about 50 basis points
InvestNow starts offering BNZ term deposits with special rates; Wants other banks on its platform so people can shop around for the best rates without opening accounts with different banks
10th Oct 18, 5:12pm
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InvestNow starts offering BNZ term deposits with special rates; Wants other banks on its platform so people can shop around for the best rates without opening accounts with different banks
ASB's economists suggest the neutral OCR is within a 2.5% to 3.5% range and could head lower with implications for borrowers, savers and policymakers
6th Sep 18, 9:27am
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ASB's economists suggest the neutral OCR is within a 2.5% to 3.5% range and could head lower with implications for borrowers, savers and policymakers
ASB to pay investors 3.31% per annum for $450 million five-year bond issue
Crikey! Falling business investment is a serious threat to term deposit savers. The last time business loan demand slumped, TD returns fell -0.5%. If that happens this time, we would be at record lows
3rd Sep 18, 11:57am
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Crikey! Falling business investment is a serious threat to term deposit savers. The last time business loan demand slumped, TD returns fell -0.5%. If that happens this time, we would be at record lows
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr surprised no one with his decision to keep the OCR at 1.75%, but is again leaving the door open for a cut, as well as a hike
28th Jun 18, 9:25am
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr surprised no one with his decision to keep the OCR at 1.75%, but is again leaving the door open for a cut, as well as a hike
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr looks into the 2019 crystal ball and sees a weaker NZ dollar, but higher OCR, mortgage and deposit rates
16th Jun 18, 9:35am
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Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr looks into the 2019 crystal ball and sees a weaker NZ dollar, but higher OCR, mortgage and deposit rates
Peer to peer lending facilitator Harmoney is to begin lending money through its own online platform
16th Jun 18, 9:20am
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Peer to peer lending facilitator Harmoney is to begin lending money through its own online platform
Judge rules Harmoney's platform fee is a credit fee, doesn't accept the 'relative novelty of peer-to-peer lending should preclude the usual application of the CCCFA'
21st May 18, 10:31am
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Judge rules Harmoney's platform fee is a credit fee, doesn't accept the 'relative novelty of peer-to-peer lending should preclude the usual application of the CCCFA'
Financial consultant Geof Mortlock calls for deposit insurance to be introduced in NZ, and for a new regulator to takeover the RBNZ's financial regulation responsibilities
14th May 18, 10:09am
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Financial consultant Geof Mortlock calls for deposit insurance to be introduced in NZ, and for a new regulator to takeover the RBNZ's financial regulation responsibilities
Peters says we need to consider if NZ needs a deposit guarantee scheme like in Australia, but won't be drawn on whether the NZ First policy has been discussed with National or Labour
11th Oct 17, 1:06pm
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Peters says we need to consider if NZ needs a deposit guarantee scheme like in Australia, but won't be drawn on whether the NZ First policy has been discussed with National or Labour
First skirmish in the Commerce Commission's fees court case against P2P lender Harmoney results in something of a draw
8th Jun 17, 4:37pm
First skirmish in the Commerce Commission's fees court case against P2P lender Harmoney results in something of a draw
Banks pull back their headline term deposit offers to shorter terms. Savers scramble over minor differences. Some PIE funds give a little bit extra
27th Sep 16, 3:14pm
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Banks pull back their headline term deposit offers to shorter terms. Savers scramble over minor differences. Some PIE funds give a little bit extra
John Mauldin delves further into the problems he says were caused by the economic academic establishment & offers some solutions
17th Sep 16, 6:02am
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John Mauldin delves further into the problems he says were caused by the economic academic establishment & offers some solutions
John Mauldin argues the economy is rigged and the bad guys are Nobel laureates, tenured professors and members of the economic academic establishment
16th Sep 16, 10:59am
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John Mauldin argues the economy is rigged and the bad guys are Nobel laureates, tenured professors and members of the economic academic establishment
ANZ's BlueNotes editor Andrew Cornell looks at the negativity of negative interest rates
13th Sep 16, 12:22pm
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ANZ's BlueNotes editor Andrew Cornell looks at the negativity of negative interest rates
CEO Paul Brock says Kiwibank's still finding ways to compete for deposits in low interest rate world; Core banking system upgrade halfway there
29th Aug 16, 10:21am
CEO Paul Brock says Kiwibank's still finding ways to compete for deposits in low interest rate world; Core banking system upgrade halfway there
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
Craig Simpson provides some thoughts and tips for DIY bond investors
New Zealand interest rates so high because we're not good at saving, Treasury says; Improvements will help lower NZ$
1st Dec 10, 4:55pm
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New Zealand interest rates so high because we're not good at saving, Treasury says; Improvements will help lower NZ$