credit cards
Commerce Commission alleges that Westpac breached the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act by failing to provide key information it’s required to under the law to thousands of its credit card customers
11th Jul 19, 2:41pm
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Commerce Commission alleges that Westpac breached the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act by failing to provide key information it’s required to under the law to thousands of its credit card customers
Mastercard New Zealand boss says 'watch this space' following the company's acquisition of point of sale financing provider Vyze
5th Jul 19, 9:43am
Mastercard New Zealand boss says 'watch this space' following the company's acquisition of point of sale financing provider Vyze
Visa unveils 'buy now, pay later service' noting instalment payment volumes have been growing twice as fast as credit card volumes
2nd Jul 19, 3:31pm
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Visa unveils 'buy now, pay later service' noting instalment payment volumes have been growing twice as fast as credit card volumes
Kiwibank cuts credit card interest rates, dropping some below 10% for the first time as it announces new Visa deal at Mastercard's expense
26th Jun 19, 1:16pm
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Kiwibank cuts credit card interest rates, dropping some below 10% for the first time as it announces new Visa deal at Mastercard's expense
Compounding interest has a fierce effect on the cost of letting your credit card balance roll over each month, boosting sky-high rates even higher
20th Apr 19, 9:31am
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Compounding interest has a fierce effect on the cost of letting your credit card balance roll over each month, boosting sky-high rates even higher
KPMG warns banks of threats to their lucrative credit card business from rivals and regulators if they don't get on the front foot and assist struggling borrowers
14th Feb 19, 5:00am
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KPMG warns banks of threats to their lucrative credit card business from rivals and regulators if they don't get on the front foot and assist struggling borrowers
ANZ NZ to stop offering Mastercard credit cards in April as it goes exclusive with rival Visa
12th Feb 19, 9:43am
ANZ NZ to stop offering Mastercard credit cards in April as it goes exclusive with rival Visa
Credit card users should take advantage of low-interest cards, balance-transfer deals & interest-free periods, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says
17th Dec 18, 5:00am
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Credit card users should take advantage of low-interest cards, balance-transfer deals & interest-free periods, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says
Credit card market 'a real area of customer harm', says The Co-operative Bank's CEO David Cunningham
11th Dec 18, 5:00am
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Credit card market 'a real area of customer harm', says The Co-operative Bank's CEO David Cunningham
Gareth Vaughan argues credit cards should be the first target for our regulators if they're serious about making banks protect or enhance customer interests & outcomes
10th Nov 18, 10:02am
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Gareth Vaughan argues credit cards should be the first target for our regulators if they're serious about making banks protect or enhance customer interests & outcomes
MoneyHub's Christopher Walsh does a deep dive into the fee detail of using a credit or debit card for making overseas purchases and finds the best options - and some not-so-good ones
14th Oct 18, 8:31am
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MoneyHub's Christopher Walsh does a deep dive into the fee detail of using a credit or debit card for making overseas purchases and finds the best options - and some not-so-good ones
A lack of ability to assess financial costs and benefits seems to be behind most people choosing a credit card that isn't right for them. Optimism bias is at work here too
10th Oct 18, 1:53pm
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A lack of ability to assess financial costs and benefits seems to be behind most people choosing a credit card that isn't right for them. Optimism bias is at work here too
Australian consumers are getting an inquiry into 'excessive' foreign currency conversion fees, so could their New Zealand counterparts also get one?
8th Oct 18, 12:17pm
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Australian consumers are getting an inquiry into 'excessive' foreign currency conversion fees, so could their New Zealand counterparts also get one?
The thief who was able to get a new Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet, also obtained a Gem Visa card in the victim's name
25th Aug 18, 10:02am
The thief who was able to get a new Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet, also obtained a Gem Visa card in the victim's name
How a thief was able to have a new FlexiGroup Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet
23rd Aug 18, 5:00am
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How a thief was able to have a new FlexiGroup Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet
Does NZ's new law 'ensuring multinationals pay tax based on the actual economic activity they carry out in NZ' apply to Visa and Mastercard?
7th Jul 18, 9:29am
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Does NZ's new law 'ensuring multinationals pay tax based on the actual economic activity they carry out in NZ' apply to Visa and Mastercard?
As NZ regulators investigate banks' conduct & culture they should take a leaf out of ASIC's book and probe the credit card market too, Gareth Vaughan argues
5th Jul 18, 1:54pm
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As NZ regulators investigate banks' conduct & culture they should take a leaf out of ASIC's book and probe the credit card market too, Gareth Vaughan argues
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi leaving door open for interchange fees to be regulated, wants to see tangible examples of open banking working within a year
27th Jun 18, 12:00pm
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi leaving door open for interchange fees to be regulated, wants to see tangible examples of open banking working within a year
Government review of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act includes a look at credit card interest rates
12th Jun 18, 12:07pm
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Government review of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act includes a look at credit card interest rates
Although strictly speaking it's outside the RBNZ's mandate, Governor Adrian Orr introducing a much greater focus on consumer outcomes to the central bank is welcome, Gareth Vaughan says
2nd Jun 18, 7:02am
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Although strictly speaking it's outside the RBNZ's mandate, Governor Adrian Orr introducing a much greater focus on consumer outcomes to the central bank is welcome, Gareth Vaughan says
The debate & lobbying over whether retail payments ought to be regulated in NZ bubbled to the surface again this week, with the ball slowly but surely moving firmly into the government's court
22nd Apr 18, 5:45pm
The debate & lobbying over whether retail payments ought to be regulated in NZ bubbled to the surface again this week, with the ball slowly but surely moving firmly into the government's court
International technology behemoths such as Google & Facebook are under pressure over their tax strategies, should Visa & Mastercard also be?
13th Feb 18, 6:50am
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International technology behemoths such as Google & Facebook are under pressure over their tax strategies, should Visa & Mastercard also be?
Mike Pero Mortgages case study shows the larger your credit card limit, the less you'll be able to borrow to buy a house, regardless of what's owing on your card
15th Dec 17, 12:24pm
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Mike Pero Mortgages case study shows the larger your credit card limit, the less you'll be able to borrow to buy a house, regardless of what's owing on your card
Money blogger Ryan Johnson on the 'getting rich from property' trap, sustainable frugality, automating your financial plan, the paying off debt vs investing debate, growing wealth to buy back time and more
3rd Nov 17, 10:02am
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Money blogger Ryan Johnson on the 'getting rich from property' trap, sustainable frugality, automating your financial plan, the paying off debt vs investing debate, growing wealth to buy back time and more
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
7th Oct 17, 6:02am
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
