Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for over six years, with her work featured on sites including Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Dynamic Business. She has previously worked at Westpac, and has written for several other major banks including BCU, Greater Bank and Gateway Credit Union. Alison has a Bachelor of Communications from Newcastle University, with a double major in Journalism and Public Relations. She has ASIC RG146 compliance certificates for Financial Advice, Securities and Managed Investments and Superannuation. Outside of Finder, you’ll likely find her somewhere near the ocean.
Latest articles by Alison Banney
11 articles written by this author
High-interest savings accounts
Kickstart your savings plan with a high interest savings account.

Choosing the right savings account
Looking to switch your bank account? You've come to the right place.

Investing in penny stocks
What are penny stocks? What are the benefits of investing, and how do I choose the right platform? We answer your questions.

6 ways to get the best term deposit rate
There are plenty of ways to maximise your term deposit rate and get yourself a better return, even in this low-rate environment.

Stake: A trading platform for US stocks and ETFs
Stake is a trading platform for New Zealanders who want to access US stocks like Facebook, Amazon and Google with low brokerage fees.

What is an initial public offering (IPO)?
Learn what an initial public offering (IPO) is, how an IPO works and the advantages and risks of IPOs.

What are dividends and how do they work?
Companies offer a share of the profits they earn to their investors in the form of dividends. Usually paid twice a year in New Zealand, dividends are often offered as cash payments but can also be in the form of company shares.

What is an investment asset class?
Learn the difference between defensive and growth assets and how these affect your investment portfolio.

IG review: Trade forex and CFDs with a global broker
IG trading offers tight spreads from 0.6 pips, fast order execution and access to more than 80 currency pairs.

How to prepare your finances for a recession
How to get your debts and your investments sorted in preparation for a recession.
