Banking
Morgan Stanley analysts give their share buyback and dividend outlook ahead of big bank reporting season
27th Oct 23, 9:09am
Morgan Stanley analysts give their share buyback and dividend outlook ahead of big bank reporting season
Mortgage broker & ex-banker David Cunningham suggests the latest wave of bank mortgage rate increases are padding out margins
27th Oct 23, 6:38am
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Mortgage broker & ex-banker David Cunningham suggests the latest wave of bank mortgage rate increases are padding out margins
Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics
26th Oct 23, 10:09am
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Reforming the controversial Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act could turn out to be more complex than hoped by its critics
Commerce Commission criticised for 'technocratic rather than democratic' bank competition probe, by consultancy Habilis, which wants it to protect the weak rather than play the role of a neutral umpire
25th Oct 23, 11:52am
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Commerce Commission criticised for 'technocratic rather than democratic' bank competition probe, by consultancy Habilis, which wants it to protect the weak rather than play the role of a neutral umpire
Westpac floats idea of mutual anti-money laundering due diligence across banks to help improve the customer switching experience
21st Oct 23, 10:11am
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Westpac floats idea of mutual anti-money laundering due diligence across banks to help improve the customer switching experience
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
19th Oct 23, 2:42pm
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
17th Oct 23, 2:14pm
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She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
Higher interest rates have exposed vulnerabilities in some banks, and many more would be weakened by a prolonged period of tight monetary policy, says the IMF
17th Oct 23, 9:14am
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Higher interest rates have exposed vulnerabilities in some banks, and many more would be weakened by a prolonged period of tight monetary policy, says the IMF
Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
14th Oct 23, 9:27am
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Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
More mortgage borrowers are switching banks but borrowers seem to have reached their home loan obligation limit as rates and payments rise. High LVR borrowers have the fewest choices
11th Oct 23, 10:48am
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More mortgage borrowers are switching banks but borrowers seem to have reached their home loan obligation limit as rates and payments rise. High LVR borrowers have the fewest choices
Andrew Body & Simon Jensen argue efficient credit allocation to reduce the cost of capital for business and improve productivity is a silver bullet for the NZ economy
11th Oct 23, 9:44am
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Andrew Body & Simon Jensen argue efficient credit allocation to reduce the cost of capital for business and improve productivity is a silver bullet for the NZ economy
Four NZ-owned banks suggest laws could be targeted at improving competition, or at least not harming it
11th Oct 23, 9:21am
Four NZ-owned banks suggest laws could be targeted at improving competition, or at least not harming it
The cutting edge behavioural analytics NZ banks could use to shut down scammers, and which big bank has signed up
2nd Oct 23, 2:04pm
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The cutting edge behavioural analytics NZ banks could use to shut down scammers, and which big bank has signed up
Commerce Commission receives 120 complaints about payment surcharges
28th Sep 23, 11:42am
Commerce Commission receives 120 complaints about payment surcharges
KPMG's latest quarterly look at banks' financials highlights that only 'slight' increases have been seen in net interest income, with much of the increased bank profitability coming from greater gains on trading and hedging products
27th Sep 23, 9:51am
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KPMG's latest quarterly look at banks' financials highlights that only 'slight' increases have been seen in net interest income, with much of the increased bank profitability coming from greater gains on trading and hedging products
Even though rates are now at fifteen year highs, home loan borrowers should be anticipating further fixed rate rises, and quite soon for the next shift up
24th Sep 23, 12:00pm
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Even though rates are now at fifteen year highs, home loan borrowers should be anticipating further fixed rate rises, and quite soon for the next shift up
NZ banks are lagging on real-time payments and fraud protections. The Commerce Commission says it could force them to get on with it
22nd Sep 23, 10:59am
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NZ banks are lagging on real-time payments and fraud protections. The Commerce Commission says it could force them to get on with it
Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
22nd Sep 23, 9:29am
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Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
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Show me the (scammed) money: Banking Ombudsman says complaints from scammed New Zealanders show they lost on average $57,000
19th Sep 23, 2:08pm
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Show me the (scammed) money: Banking Ombudsman says complaints from scammed New Zealanders show they lost on average $57,000
Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits
16th Sep 23, 9:12am
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Squirrel's David Cunningham says ASB's high mortgage rates are hitting its market share and short-term profit from higher margins will come at the expense of longer-term profits
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'Just goes to show how behind we are': NZ banks to bring in name and account number checking, remove links from texts and work together to freeze mule accounts to combat rampant scams
15th Sep 23, 10:37am
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'Just goes to show how behind we are': NZ banks to bring in name and account number checking, remove links from texts and work together to freeze mule accounts to combat rampant scams
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
14th Sep 23, 7:40am
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
Hush money? NZ banks offer financial settlements to scammed customers if they agree not to talk about it
12th Sep 23, 12:00pm
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Hush money? NZ banks offer financial settlements to scammed customers if they agree not to talk about it
New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues
7th Sep 23, 8:00am
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New Zealand banks need to do right by their customers, and it starts with dropping mortgage rates, David Cunningham argues
George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities
6th Sep 23, 9:18am
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George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities