Banking
Petrol price psychology 101
Nikki Mandow sends her son out to find the cheapest petrol between Wellington and Auckland, but ends up with some interesting insights into how we buy gas... and why we pay more than we have to. Audio
Tim Hazledine: time to give Kiwibank teeth
Professor Tim Hazledine of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Auckland says the government should give Kiwibank the power to compete aggressively on price against the local… Audio
Almost 10 years since the global financial crisis
It's close to 10 years since the global financial crisis unfolded and engulfed world economies, but regulators such as the Reserve Bank say the financial system is stronger as a result. Audio
Prime Minister's business advisory chief a 'celebrity’ - Jones
The Minister for Regional Economic Development says the Australian-owned banks are putting profits ahead of their responsibility to rural areas. Shane Jones has echoed concerns of the bank workers'… Audio
NZ banks' conduct is 'patchy' - regulator
The Financial Markets Authority has found the conduct and culture of New Zealand's banks to be 'patchy'.
Open banking is coming, but what is it?
Open banking is a term New Zealanders will have to get used to hearing more of. Audio
Why is your address so important to your bank?
A listener recently sent in a letter about the problems he'd had proving his address to his bank ... why is this SUCH an important detail? Audio
Surge in number of banking complaints and inquiries
The banking watchdog has dealt with a 14 percent increase in cases in the past year, with a third of all complaints and inquires dealing with the service offered by banks.
The Only Way to Pay?
EFTPOS and ATMs changed not just the way we bank, but arguably, the way we live. But was that a good thing? Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Australian bank inquiry claims AMP CEO's scalp
A Banking Royal Commission has claimed its first high-profile scalp as AMP CEO Craig Meller stepped down over revelations of misappropriated funds. Madeleine Mattera of Grant Thornton talks to John… Video, Audio
Major banks to ditch 'unfair' ATM fee
The five major banks are scrapping the fee charged when withdrawals are made from another bank's ATM.
Consumer concerned at bank rule changes
Consumer New Zealand wants the Bankers Association to scrap its proposed changes for the banking codes for internet fraud. Audio
NZ banks urged to follow plan to ditch ATM fees
New Zealand banks are being urged to follow the lead of their Australian counterparts and scrap the ATM fee they charge customers of other banks.
ATMs could push out some bank tellers - union
Bank workers could lose their jobs to make way for new smart ATMs, a union says.
A rough ride for UBER in Asia
The ridesharing app UBER is struggling to make much of an impact in Asia; QR codes spur a cashless revolution in China; and why the field of asteroid mining is so attractive for investors today. Audio
Aus bank accused of breaking money-laundering laws
An Australian bank has been accused of systemic breaches of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Elderly and Banks
Dr Eileen Webb has recently joined the Curtin Law School where she will coordinate the elder law program. She'll be talking about the banks and their responsibility in stopping elderly financial… Audio
SBS Bank's annual profit soars by 37 percent
SBS Bank has reported a 37 percent rise in its full-year profit, off the back of higher deposits and lending growth.
Islam-friendly finance and shari'a law
The Muslim financial industry is the fastest growing industry in global finance - so understanding Shari'a or Islamic law is becoming increasingly important for doing business overseas. Kathryn Ryan… Audio
NZ union backs calls to revise bank sales targets
Australian owned banks which dominate the New Zealand banking sector may be about to reform some of their controversial sales tactics. A report commissioned by the Australians Bankers Association has… Audio
