Finance

Climate gives insurer a reprieve from catastrophic events after a rough period.

Sector spies opportunity if state-owned bank goes to the market for new capital.

Extreme weather claims ripple through system, causing delays.

Federated Farmers takes issue with banks reporting rosier credit picture – at odds with its own farmer survey.

Top five expenses include wages, which have increased 15% year on year.

The traditional pathways for dairy farmers like sharemilking are still there, but they seem to be getting tougher and tougher each year, a farming leader says.

NZX is offering an online academy to teach dairy buyers and sellers about the futures market.

Chief Compliance Officer Angelique Meddeler takes seat.

David Boyce of Perpetual Guardian cautions that New Zealand's recent trust tax rate hike to 39% could lead to unintended overtaxation for many farming trusts.

There’s more to it than resetting capital restrictions on agri lending, says NZAB director.

Lobby group says high interest rates, limited ability to borrow money, and a lack of farmer confidence are constraining the farming sector’s growth and development.

Alan Emerson is delighted to see bankers from across the ditch called to account to NZ’s Parliament.

Federated Farmers' advocacy for a rural banking inquiry has been rewarded with government approval, marking a crucial step toward fairer banking for farmers.

Top banking academic warns that dictating to banks could drive them to abandon rural sector.

Banks are getting it in the neck from farmers, and a parliamentary inquiry looms. But how much blame do the banks deserve, asks Nigel Stirling.

ANZ is unsure what new information such an exercise would glean.

Head of the Reserve Bank also takes issue with banks blaming it for less favourable agri terms.

Select committee members disgruntled by response, says chair.

Bank attributes higher ratio to greater vigilance on its part.

Federation calls for inquiry into rural banking after what it says is a deterioration in the relationship with its farmer clients.

National economic levers give, but local and commercial costs will take away.

‘Do you think NZ banks are presently demonstrating a positive commitment to support farming through difficult periods of high interest rates?’

Federated Farmers is calling on the government to allow young farmers to use their KiwiSaver towards farm ownership.

It was a tough season for all, but performance swung wildly among the big processors.

Disparity between rural and urban lending practices a risk to primary sector, select committee told.

Money mainly used to protect land from future extreme weather and tackle emissions.

Farming lobby lays it on the line for Parliamentary Select Committee.

Glimpse behind the scenes shows co-op determined to shore up finances after February scare.

KiwiSaver is another tool for young farmers to grow their wealth, providing a structured and disciplined way to save, an expert.

Reserve Bank to launch a series of trials to test ways of getting banknotes to and from country towns.

Retirement and investment planning doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming, says an industry adviser.

Troubled agricultural loans outside the dairy sector hit their highest level since early 2012, Reserve Bank reports.

‘Better understanding of natural hazards can help ensure that insurance is affordable and accessible for all.’

Climate stress testing on biggest banks reveals particular vulnerability of farm loans.

Rabobank’s free one-day courses open to clients and non-clients alike.

Parliament announces that it is kicking off an investigation into rural banking.