BNZ chief economist sees average mortgage costs falling to about 4.85% this year
BNZ’s chief economist Mike Jones says the average mortgage rates paid will continue to fall in the first…
Bank switching surges to $5.8b in December, as total monthly mortgage commitments tops $14b
Latest Reserve Bank figures show a massive spike in change of loan provider in December, with record amounts…
Floating or sinking? Some New Year headaches for home owners
There was a massive move to floating mortgage rates by homeowners towards the end of last year. The…
Britain needs ‘AI stress tests’ for financial services, lawmakers say
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop artificial intelligence from harming…
China Diversifies Forex Reserves Away From US Treasuries
China has cut its US Treasury holdings to a 17-year low, signaling a strategic shift in its…
Balancing life, money, and retirement: Mid-50s essential checklist
Nishith Vasavada, 50, is a travel entrepreneur with a background in aviation and corporate travel. His wife, Yuga…
Financial ‘nice’ and ‘naughty’ lists for financial stability in the new year
Financial ‘nice’ and ‘naughty’ lists for financial stability in the new year AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES, MANY…
A lot of home owners appeared to be waiting for the OCR cuts – and they may be disappointed with the outcome
Was the wait worth it? That’s what some homeowners who have recently taken up new mortgages may be…
Did somebody pull the plug out on term deposits?
Watch this space. We may be about to see a big outflow of term deposit money. As interest…
IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s reform progress but flags key challenges: Salehuddin
UNB 18 November, 2025, 02:20 pm Last modified: 18 November, 2025, 06:54 pm Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.…
‘You don’t need to earn more to save more’, says CA as he advises one simple rule to change your money game
Many people assume that a bigger paycheque is the shortcut to a stress-free life, but CA Abhishek Walia,…
NZ’s mortgage pile set for its largest growth in four years in 2025
Well, house prices might not have moved much this year due to the abundant supply for sale –…