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Diana Clement: Is NZ still the Wild West when it comes to financial consumer protections?

OPINION: Kiwibank customers must wait until 2026 for deposit protection in crises.

Money Talks: Southern Cross chief on why health is your greatest asset

Nick Astwick was planning to be a detective before the banking sector swept him away.

Stock Takes: UDC makes solid profit but credit losses climb

The company booked a credit impairment charge of $39.8m in the 15 months to March 31.

Scam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already have

The man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services.

Back in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loans

Paper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.

Auckland debt collector fined $115.5k for misleading conduct

Campbell called credit default threats his 'greatest tool' against debtors.

'Firepower to help': Small business lender raises $200m capital for new loans

The funds will support financing in sectors like construction and healthcare.

Company that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ

Aussie lender JustFund aims to bring over 100 Kiwi law firms on board by the end of 2025.

Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments

Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.