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ANZ chief exec Antonia Watson on facing down imposter syndrome

Top bank CEO admits: "I've never lent a dollar in my life."

Helen Clark's anger over BNZ's $10m 'irreplaceable' art sell-off

Critics say the sale of the bank's valuable art collection will be a great loss to Kiwis.

Grant Robertson upbeat despite huge global economic challenges

Minister of Finance says any future support for business will be targeted.

NZ's recession tightrope walk has banks in guessing game

"We are well and truly in an environment of slower growth," says ASB's Nathaniel Keall.

Beneficiaries caught short by ANZ payment switch

Affected customers are urged to contact the bank if fees have been unfairly charged.

Te wiki o te reo Māori: What businesses are doing

Businesses have big plans to go even further this year - kōrero nui.

ANZ Group CEO: NZ is our crystal ball

The Kiwi has headed up the Australian bank for seven years.

Man says bank turned him down as a customer without giving a reason

Banking Ombudsman says banks should give a reason as best practice.

Credit law change 'choked the system', Kiwibank boss says

Steve Jurkovich is hopeful of a new story in the home lending market towards summer.

Kiwibank profit 'best result in 20 years'

The bank's income was boosted with rising home and business lending.

Jarden Sydney office behaviour complaints reported

Sydney investment bank office reportedly in claims of 'bullying and aggressive behaviour'.

'1980s shock treatment' not needed: Why NZ will avoid recession - new bank report

Westpac: Economy needs to push through pain barrier because the results will be worth it.

Cost of living bites: Fresh produce leaps 10 per cent

Cheesed off at food prices? Fear not, economist says, there's reason to be upbeat.

House prices drop $40,000 in just a month: First-home buyer demand returns

First annual price fall in 11 years: Number of days to sell a house goes through the roof.

Rising interest rates bite: Homeowner forced to sell

'We're a long way off the peak of mortgagee sales of 777 in Q3, 2009.' - Goodall

ASB chief says borrowers coping with higher rates so far

But it has increased its provisions to cover emerging risks.