Debit spend moving up in New Zealand

Like Australia, New Zealand is witnessing a trend towards the increasing popularity of debit cards over credit and charge cards. While the main reason is the post-GFC fall in consumer confidence, an.. read more

Pace of Kangaroo issuance gets stronger

The European Investment Bank has started 2011 with gusto in the Australian market, last week selling A$700 million of bonds on top of a $600 million issue made the week before. read more

ANZ coughs up meal allowances

ANZ has lost its argument with Finsec, the Finance Sector Union, which challenged the bank's move to not pay meal money to staff working overtime at its call centre in New Zealand handling calls fro.. read more