Profits under pressure: Dark clouds hanging over banking sector
December's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.
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Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
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The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?
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The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.
BNZ to require customers to be vaccinated for face-to-face meetings
But there will be no change for customers doing over the counter transactions.
ANZ wants branch workers to be vaccinated or take rapid antigen test
Will banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?
Former BNZ chief's million-dollar pay bump
Angela Mentis has moved back to a role at BNZ parent National Australia Bank.
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Huggins started in the top job this month.
Liam Dann: Is the Government's plan to open fast enough?
This was as bold and aggressive a strategy as could have been expected, writes Liam Dann.
Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade
NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.
Brace yourself for more mortgage interest rate rises
Borrowers are going to have to divert more money towards paying their mortgages.
Westpac confirms McGrath as new NZ chief
Catherine McGrath will take the position vacated by David McLean.
GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?
Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.
'It was horrid' - Woman tricked by lockdown scammers
Public warned to look out for scammers operating during lockdown.
Pay wave fees waived, at least for now
Banks say they are giving small businesses some certainty.
Is it all over for the economic boom?
ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.
The scams you need to watch out for in lockdown
And why working from home makes us more prone to getting caught out.
New CEO for BNZ as Angela Mentis moves back to NAB
Mentis has headed up the BNZ for three and a half years.
Police freeze nearly $1.9m linked to alleged VenusFX fraud
More than $2.2m in bank deposits from a software firm is not fraud, says an Auckland man.
Former ASB CEO Barbara Chapman to join BNZ board
Chapman is also the board chair of New Zealand Herald owner NZME.
Editorial: Is inflation here to stay, or just a temporary hitch?
The return of inflation and rising interest rates makes economics more relevant than ever.
Liam Dann: Inflation data 'cements need' for August rate hike
New data shows inflation has spiked but will it take hold in the public pysche?
Cost of living set to grow at fastest rate in 10 years
It feels like prices for everything have been rising. New data will reveal by how much.
Money Talks: Renata Blair - Bringing a Māori world view to banking
Liam Dann talks to BNZ's Renata Blair about bridging the cultural divide in banking.
Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it
Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
'Disgusting': Bank transfers being used to send abusive messages
Reference fields in bank transfers being used to send 2000 abusive messages per month.
Major corporate permanently cuts 30 per cent office space
The bank has taken advantage of more staff working from home.
BNZ half year profit up 80% to $660 million
The bank has released its results for the six months to March 31.
Liam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shock
The economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact
Ron Brierley email: 'I'm the same person as always'
These were the words of Ron Brierley - no knighthood now - just months after his arrest.
'Horrendous images': Disgraced millionaire Ron Brierley surrenders knighthood
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