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Banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rules
New tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.

Architectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppression
The designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.

More mortgage rates tumble after OCR cut
Another major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.

Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.

Letters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving grace
OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

BNZ licks wounds after organic grocer’s demise
The liquidators have revealed the organic grocer owes over $1 million to BNZ.

Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m
Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.

'It will not be the end' – Gloriavale CEO responds to BNZ closing accounts
Govt declines request to put statutory manager in place to manage Gloriavale's finances.

BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call
'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'

Gloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accounts
Two-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.

'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account
'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'

Nadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loans
OPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.

'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.

28-level Auckland office tower half-empty: Why?
'Wouldn’t say it is a ghost tower: it's poised to take advantage of improving conditions.'

Will falling interest rates weaken bank profits? BNZ boss weighs in
Dan Huggins: Banks' abilities to cut deposit rates are limited in a competitive market.

BNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapse
Unsecured debt holders face being wiped out following boat firesale.

Premium NZ golf brand retailer in liquidation after two years
A tough year for retailers as another company goes into liquidation.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

Two major banks make big cuts to home loan rates
More relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.