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Big bank profits the price for stability, Bollard says

Big bank profits the price for stability, Bollard says

By Paul McBeth Sept. 27 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's big four Australian-owned banks earn more out of the nation than banks in most other countries, but that's the price that must be paid for a sound financial system, according to former Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard. R...

27 Sep 2012
NZ dollar rises to highest in about 7 months on Spanish budget, China stimulus

NZ dollar rises to highest in about 7 months on Spanish budget, China stimulus

By Jonathan Underhill Sept. 28 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar rose to its highest level in almost seven months after Spain announced an austerity budget that may herald a formal request for a bailout, while China pumped record amounts of funds into its financial system....

27 Sep 2012
While you were sleeping Spanish budget appeals

While you were sleeping Spanish budget appeals

By Margreet Dietz Sept 28 (BusinessDesk) - Investors applauded a Spanish budget that's focused on cutting spending and the deficit as that might help appease European Union officials if the cash-strapped nation moves ahead with asking for a full financial rescue. Also underpinn...

27 Sep 2012