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Liam Dann: A horrible year for bankers ... and it's not over yet

Could this year get any worse for the Aussie banking sector? Yes, maybe on Thursday.

Fraudster couldn't pronounce name to bank, but still stole $25k

How a fraudster managed to trick staff at New Zealand's largest bank.

Business confidence rebounds - 'the vibe is changing'

Business confidence was stronger across the board, according to the latest ANZ Outlook.

RBNZ warns house lending risk may be on the rise

The Reserve Bank remains worried about the resilience of NZ's finance sector.

No relief for first-home buyers: Mortgage restrictions to continue

The Reserve Bank has assessed its bank lending restrictions.

Scandal as Westpac CEO quits: Ratings agency weighs in on bank saga

Westpac Australia chief executive Brian Hartzer has fallen on his sword.

Westpac CEO's disastrous email before downfall

A stunning exchange between Westpac's outgoing CEO and his staff was leaked to the media.

Westpac boss to step down in wake of scandal

This comes amid a major banking scandal in Australia.

BNZ boss takes $765k pay cut, but still earns over $3m

Her salary still came to an eye-watering figure.

Deloitte Top 200: Why good governance matters

The Aussie banking inquiry has put the spotlight on good corporate governance

The Softbank Effect: How $100b left workers in a hole

New York Times: SoftBank poured money into start-ups that use armies of contractors.

Jenny Ruth: Banks facing further margin pressure

Analysis of latest profit results shows growing problem for the big four banks.

Date locked in for controversial bank capital decision

Banks will find out how much extra capital they must on hold on December 5.

Will interest rates drop again this year?

Final interest rate review of the year has markets guessing after heavy cut in August.

Bank boss' warning: 'Capital is going to get scarcer'

BNZ and Westpac have both talked about the headwinds facing some dairy farm borrowers.

New chairman for Kiwibank

Changing of the guard at Kiwibank as new board chair appointed.