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NZ banks 'on notice' says Govt

Banks need to do a better job of policing their staff, regulators say.

Another big bank profit: Westpac cracks $1 billion mark

The bank has released its full-year results.

NZ banks braced for judgment day: Does yours measure up?

Analysts expect no horror stories from the New Zealand's banking sector review out today.

Are bank profits too high? It's not that simple

Banks make big money, but their returns aren't so high compared to other listed companies.

Diana Clement: Interest on consumer debt sucking the Kiwi dream dry

COMMENT: Think before you spend.

The interview: Big ambitions for the people's bank

Steve Jurkovich talks about his plans to double the impact of Kiwibank in five years.

Sir John Key pushes for tougher rules for NZ banks

Sir John Key recommends adopting Aussie banking laws, remains cautious about economy.

ASB claims blockchain first with meat export deal

Pair say a transaction normally taking four days was wrapped up in an hour.

BNZ profit cracks through $1b

Bank of New Zealand has revealed a full year profit of over $1b - its second biggest.

Microsoft co-founder's $40b estate: who gets a slice?

Important questions loom about which of Paul Allen's assets are likely to be wound up.

Banks won't be singled out in regulators' conduct report

Individual banks are unlikely to be named and shamed in a report on conduct due out soon.

Bank boss: 'We have broken the trust of many of our customers'

"We have broken the trust of many of our customers," banking boss says.

North Korean hackers attempt bold theft of $1.1 billion from banks

North Korea has emerged as a major cyber threat across the world.

WTH? Banks clamp down on foul-mouthed currency traders

Banks are taking no chances, applying new strict rules to their employees.

Inside story of $41m hotel fraud

A two-towered hotel project was the second Auckland property fraud worth tens of millions.

Ebert Construction's tradies and subbies set to lose $30m

$3.7m of sub-contractor retentions will need to be divided up among by the High Court.

NZ banking under spotlight after Aussie review

A report on the conduct of NZ banks is due out next month.

How a Swiss bank was toppled by a financial scandal in Malaysia

The world's largest financial scandal has revealed problematic failings at a Swiss bank.