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Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k

'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'

Nicola Willis reveals she's had to field a complaint over Adrian Orr's conduct

A long-standing spat over bank regulation continues.

Adrian Orr shares fiery 'letter to the editor' with bank bosses

The Reserve Bank governor says criticism of bank capital rules 'needs to be called out'.

'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam

The victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.

'Utter red herring' - Adrian Orr responds as bank capital saga resumes

Commerce Commission market study gives opponents of capital rules a platform.

NZ’s top finance professionals: The big winners at the Infinz Awards

The Institute of Finance Professionals hosted its annual awards dinner last Thursday.

'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say Feds

Farmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.

Calculated bluff or dose of realism? Why RBNZ isn't pencilling in rate cut until later next year

Economist notes this isn't the first time the RBNZ's talked tough before slashing rates.

ANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of property

The Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.

ANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezed

The bank is New Zealand's largest.

Next few months will be ‘critical’ for economy says Westpac NZ CEO

Westpac NZ CEO cites tense geopolitical environment adding to uncertainty.

Liam Dann: Don't bet your house (or your mortgage rate) on inflation forecasts

OPINION: It's taken years to start causing a serious economic downturn.

The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim

More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.

Savers slowly capitalise on high interest rates

BNZ's profitability falls as savers shift their funds to accounts that pay more interest.

Bad mortgage debt expected to rise by 40 per cent by year's end

The Reserve Bank says banks are well positioned to help struggling borrowers.

Lamborghini-driving fraud-accused charged over $8.6m scheme

SFO prosecution of Gerard Peters and others comes three years after Herald reports.