Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard is almost universally expected to slash rates again in December by at least the same magnitude as October’s unprecedented cut reflecting the increasingly gloomy global growth outlook and the collapse of inflation domestically.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard cut interest rates by an unprecedented amount citing ongoing global financial market turmoil and a deteriorating outlook for world growth.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard is likely to cut interest rates by an unprecedented amount next week to counter continuing turmoil in financial markets and the rapidly deteriorating global economic outlook.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard is likely to slash interest rates hard again later this month because of the impact the global credit crunch is having.

The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association is seeking support from Geneva investors to oust three directors and to replace them with its own nominees including association chairman Bruce Sheppard.

The New Zealand Shareholders’ Association is seeking support from Geneva investors to oust three directors and to replace them with its own nominees including association chairman Bruce Sheppard.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard surprised the market with a bigger-than-expected interest rate cut, citing a marked slowdown in household spending and a deteriorating global economy.

Reserve Bank governor Allan Bollard is widely expected to cut interest rates again on Thursday with the inflation outlook having improved but the outlook for global economic growth deteriorating.

New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ National Bank's profit grew strongly during the June quarter although its share of the mortgage market slipped.

Kiwibank continues to increase profits and gain market share in the mortgage market, although it describes the economic environment as "challenging."

TSB Bank's net profit rose strongly in the June quarter, as did its deposit book, but its mortgage book shrank slightly.

South Canterbury Finance emphasised its longevity, and that it survived the great 1930s depression and World War ll, as well as its diversified lending portfolio and strong cash position when announcing its latest results.

Four weeks out from the next monetary policy statement on September 11, economists are unanimous they expect Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut rates again.

While insisting the Hanover group companies remain solvent and its shareholders will continue to provide support, chief executive Bruce Gordon is unable to say whether investors will get all their money back.

While New Zealand's largest bank ANZ National Bank is expecting bad loan charges to treble this year, it will be off a low base and its first quarterly disclosure statement (GDS) under new banking rules shows its mortgage book has very low levels of bad loans.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has slashed interest rates, citing "unpleasant" international news and the risk the domestic economy will slow further, even as inflation heads to 5%.