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Bankers 'maliciously drugged' co-worker
Two executives allegedly plied a co-worker with valium and laxatives.

Ex-Barclays boss facing 22 years in prison
The bank was charged with fraud and unlawful financial assistance.

Kiwi graduates stay in NZ despite low pay
Slightly more Kiwi graduates are staying in the country, despite falling pay rates.

Positive outlook from SBS Bank
SBS Bank continues to increase its profit and assets.

Rate rise risk after banks downgrade
Moody's has cut its credit ratings for Australia's big four banks.

Bank workers call for end to pressure to sell debt
Banker workers say they want to focus on service not selling debt to customers.

Westpac boss says push on diversity needed
Westpac boss David McLean says targets not quotas are key to improving diversity.

Debt sheriff watches what we owe
Grant Spencer - Reserve Bank governor in waiting - talks debt and risk with Liam Dann.

Does the Government owe you $50?
ANZ KiwiSaver members could be owed money by the government.

Kiwi gains on weaker US dollar
The kiwi rose to 71.56 US cents as at 5pm from 71.34 US cents as at 8am

Kiwi/Aussie dollar parity talk back on
The diverging fortunes of the Aussie and Kiwi economies are fuelling parity talk.

One in four want cashless society
New research reveals one in four Australians want to make payments by card only.

F&P leads local stocks higher
Other markets don't fare so well after fall in oil price.

RBNZ affirms view on Kiwibank bonds
RBNZ affirmed the view that Kiwibank convertible bonds don't meet capital adequacy rules.

Cooperative Bank posts flat annual earnings
Cooperative Bank posts flat annual earnings as shrinking margins offset lending growth.

Kiwi-owned banks beat Aussie rivals
Kiwis love homegrown banks because of their personal touch.

FMA licenses 201 firms under new law regime
The FMA has issued licenses 201 firms under the new securities law regime.

Dreamworld could be broken up
Ardent Leisure says it is looking at unlocking value from parts of Dreamworld.

Bank of England Gov tricked by email scam
Mark Carney has become the second senior figure to fall victim to hoax emails.

Fintech start-ups pitch for funds
Three fintech start-ups made a pitch for funds at a Kiwibank-sponsored accelerator.

Kiwis prefer smartphone over bank branch
New Zealanders lead the global charge in fintech adoption and appear to trust banks more.

Former financial advisor pleads guilty
Anthony Wilson pleaded guilty to charges of falsifying documents for financial advantage.

Robo advice warning
A law change may not be enough to get robo-advice businesses to set up here.

Heartland's big focus on small loans
The small business loan market could be worth as much as $30 billion.

Is now really a good time to buy a house?
Rising house prices and higher interest rates are making people rethink buying property.

Oz declares war on big banks
The Australian Government has set its sights on the big four banks.

Liam Dann: Think before you bash banks
COMMENT: Australia's new bank tax is cynical but raises questions about power of banks.

Wheeler: Market got ahead of itself
Reserve Bank Governor doesn't expect inflation pressure to keep building