Barbara Chapman
Outspoken - Gender in business
In this Outspoken, New Zealand is still some way behind other countries in gender and other diversity in business. Our business reporter Jonathan Mitchell asks why. Audio
Are banks the best place for savings?
Growth in bank deposits is slowing, forcing banks to borrow more on volatile international markets, and raising their risk profile. Audio
ASB Bank says margins will continue to be under pressure
The ASB Bank says margins will continue to be under pressure, but it is comfortable with how much it has put aside for bad debts. Audio
ASB comfortable but coy about H2 outlook
The ASB Bank is keeping its cards close to its chest on the chances it will post a record full year profit after it managed to lift its half year result by 7 percent. Audio
ASB lifts its annual profit to $859m
ASB Bank says its push to lend more to business and farming will continue, despite concerns about the dairy downturn and slowing economy. Audio
ASB's high LVR lending shrank by $1.4b since restrictions
ASB Bank's riskier mortgage lending has shrunk by 1 point 4 billion dollars since the Reserve Bank's restrictions came into force. Audio
ASB Bank expects continued solid profit growth
ASB Bank expects continued solid profit growth in line with growth in the economy. Audio
ASB grew its mortgage book $290m in the June quarter
ASB Bank's overall mortgage book grew 290 million dollars in the June quarter, taking growth for the year to 1.5 billion. Audio