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Markets with Madison: Financial stability

Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?

Bank balances shoot up as savers rush to lock in high interest rates

What will happen to all these funds as interest rates fall?

'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scam

The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.

Lending rules easing: Directors and managers no longer personally liable for breaches

Minister Andrew Bayly believes number of changes will make it easier to get a loan.

Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed

List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.

'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed

Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.

How far have interest rates really fallen?

August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.

ANZ weighs ban on office-hours drinking after trader misbehaviour

Financial Times: Bank seeks to call time on drunk workers as part of culture review.

ANZ customers experiencing difficulties with card transactions

The issue is only impacting online and fuel purchases.

Class action against ASB, ANZ could have 100,000 customers

The multimillion-dollar claim was filed in the Auckland High Court in 2021.

Editorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors key

OPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.

Kiwibank CEO open to foreign investment; says bank might need more capital soon

The bank might need more capital in a few years' time if it keeps growing quickly.

‘Decade-long affair’ sparks legal battle at 160-year-old bank

Lender alleges former executive helped colleague secure large pay rises and promotions.

ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates

Bank moves a week after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.

Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations

OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.

ComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?

Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?