Banking and financeWestpac warned after failing to comply with anti-money laundering rulesThe bank has been issued a warning for failing to report prescribed transactions.10 Aug 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAll Blacks logo used by fake Canadian bank in suspected scamIn a global game of whack-a-mole there's little authorities can do but warn against scams.09 Aug 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWatch: Will Westpac's risky monster ad campaign pay off?Westpac's new comms strategy will leave viewers a little uneasy - and that's intentional.05 Aug 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmersThe bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Schnauer: Has the NZ economy really done well?Opinion: Things look good in the short term but what about the longer view?02 Aug 05:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeSustainable Business: NZGIF Budget boost 'changes everything'Green investment bank tasked to shift the dial on emissions.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionTaking the united path toward changeAs banks lift their game, so too must their customers.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChristopher Niesche: Why Aussie banks are snapping up broadband companiesOPINION: Why banks are looking to offer their customers something different.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel like we've won Lotto': TSB returns pensioner's $150k life savings'I feel like I'm floating on air.'18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Elaborate fraud': Duped lenders give relative $20k under pensioner's name"They didn't care. They didn't do their job properly."16 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank drops two-year home loan rateKiwibank has seized the marketing opportunity.16 Jul 02:00 AM
Banking and financeANZ, BNZ and Westpac follow ASB by lifting mortgage ratesAll four of the major banks have now confirmed an increase in rates.15 Jul 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDamien Venuto: Death of the credit card? Reality behind the hypeThe incumbents are starting to disrupt the disruptors.15 Jul 05:28 AM
Banking and financeASB blinks first, increases major mortgage ratesThe era of record low interest rates looks set to come to an end.14 Jul 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman ditched by bank for being debt-free'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'06 Jul 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Bank robbery': Pensioner locked out of her $150k life savings"The impact of this on my family has been devastating."01 Jul 07:59 PM
Banking and financeNZ's largest bank slashes deposit for small apartment mortgagesNew rules see changes to those wanting to draw down mortgages on small apartments.01 Jul 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank approved $24k credit card limit for woman who earned $27k a yearComplaints to the Banking Ombudsman about credit cards has topped 700 in the last year.30 Jun 05:18 AM
Banking and financeMoney Talks: Renata Blair - Bringing a Māori world view to bankingLiam Dann talks to BNZ's Renata Blair about bridging the cultural divide in banking.29 Jun 05:20 AM
Banking and financeS&P: What could happen if NZ house prices keep risingReserve Bank and Government moves to change the situation have so far been ineffective.28 Jun 05:28 AM
Banking and financeMajor bank offers record low floating rate for new build housesThe rate will undercut rival new build offers.27 Jun 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on itWestpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBank freezes pensioner's $150k life savings: Daughter treated for stress'Why does my mum have to justify her spending?'24 Jun 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNo Westpac NZ listing a blow to local sharemarketWestpac Group has decided it won't demerge its New Zealand arm.24 Jun 05:42 AM
Banking and financeAustralian parent will hold on to Westpac NZThe announcement follows a detailed review.23 Jun 10:13 PM
Banking and financeBank profits hit quarterly record highHigher lending and reversal of loan provisions provides profit boost.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeScott St John to join ANZ NZ boardSt John was previously chief executive of share broker Jarden.22 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandIranian-born Kiwi man accuses bank of racial profiling after account closure"He had dual citizenship with Iran so should have been dealt with differently."20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks ditch cash foreign exchange cash servicesDitching cheques is not the only service banks are steering away from.20 Jun 05:00 AM
Banking and financeASB to repay customers $9m after consumer watchdog warningThe issue affects 48,000 borrowers over an 11-year period.16 Jun 09:40 PM
Banking and financeMore property lending restrictions on the wayBut it will go through a public consultation before any restrictions come in.16 Jun 05:22 AM
Banking and financeCheque mate: Death of chequebooks a blow to elderlyAt 91, Ian Nelson, for the first time in his life, feels redundant.13 Jun 06:40 PM
