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Billions sitting idle: Should banks be more proactive to help us earn interest?

A closer look at which banks prompt customers to get more bang for this buck.

RBNZ to review controversial bank rules, championed by Adrian Orr

Decision comes as banks lobby for loosening of rules.

Builders of Auckland’s abandoned 57-level Seascape tower win $33m claim

Judge: 'I order Shundi to pay the sum in the statutory demand within five working days.'

'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award

Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.

Why 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven months

Court decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.

Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban

Deadline day in push to lower fees.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise

Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.

Banks offer up to $20k cashback to lure new home loan customers

Cash incentives from lenders are driving competition for mortgages.

‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profit

Casino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.

‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidation

Company in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report

Opinion: Why Labour’s banking claims ring hollow

Credit unions felt ignored by Labour during financial reforms.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties

Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

Editorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent

OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.

Politicians to grill bank bosses again; ASB CEO happy to ‘get the facts on the table’

ASB's half year profit rises by 2% to $763m.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Are banks right to ditch ‘dirty’ customers?

Debate gets deeply political.

Bank switching among mortgage holders hits record high

Floating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.