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Labour Consumer Affairs spokesman Michael Wood says a Labour-led government may cap interest rates & wants Commerce Commission 'properly resourced' to protect consumers
20th Sep 17, 11:40am
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Labour Consumer Affairs spokesman Michael Wood says a Labour-led government may cap interest rates & wants Commerce Commission 'properly resourced' to protect consumers
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
19th Mar 15, 4:15pm
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
17th Mar 15, 11:03am
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Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
BNZ requests delay to introduction of Government's Responsible Lending Code
17th Feb 15, 4:15pm
BNZ requests delay to introduction of Government's Responsible Lending Code
Chapman Tripp says 'rigorous' checks and procedures in draft Responsible Lending Code could make it hard for lenders to grant home buyers pre-approvals
27th Nov 14, 9:36am
by Guest
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Chapman Tripp says 'rigorous' checks and procedures in draft Responsible Lending Code could make it hard for lenders to grant home buyers pre-approvals
Draft Responsible Lending Code says lenders should review fees if the fees are generating a profit
19th Nov 14, 4:00pm
Draft Responsible Lending Code says lenders should review fees if the fees are generating a profit
Government releases draft Responsible Lending Code
18th Nov 14, 8:54am
Government releases draft Responsible Lending Code
Banking Ombudsman calls for special treatment for payday lending and loan sharking in Responsible Lending Code
8th Sep 14, 5:00am
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Banking Ombudsman calls for special treatment for payday lending and loan sharking in Responsible Lending Code
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday
15th Aug 14, 4:03pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday
14th Aug 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday
13th Aug 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday
Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code
9th Jul 14, 10:47am
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Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code
Banks want a 'flexible' Responsible Lending Code and acknowledgement they're responsible lenders
30th May 14, 7:45am
Banks want a 'flexible' Responsible Lending Code and acknowledgement they're responsible lenders
Lenders face duty of care, borrowers more questions and potentially credit tap being turned off, in new anti loan shark law
29th May 14, 2:57pm
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Lenders face duty of care, borrowers more questions and potentially credit tap being turned off, in new anti loan shark law
Government teams with BNZ, Salvation Army and others in community finance initiative
5th May 14, 11:16am
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Government teams with BNZ, Salvation Army and others in community finance initiative
Amanda Morrall looks at the principles of responsible lending and finds out how to shark proof your borrowing plan with high interest lenders
29th Jun 12, 12:26pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Amanda Morrall looks at the principles of responsible lending and finds out how to shark proof your borrowing plan with high interest lenders
Commerce Commission prosecutes 'reprehensible' loan shark who charged interest rates as high as 1,738% to vulnerable consumers
29th Jun 12, 11:16am
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Commerce Commission prosecutes 'reprehensible' loan shark who charged interest rates as high as 1,738% to vulnerable consumers
Social media and other great productivity impediments; How to be a contrarian; Are you a workaholic; Loan sharks; The costs and benefits of the family dog
26th Apr 12, 11:52am
by Amanda Morrall
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Social media and other great productivity impediments; How to be a contrarian; Are you a workaholic; Loan sharks; The costs and benefits of the family dog
BusinessDesk: Government targets loan sharks with new bill; Hopes for new laws by mid-2013
2nd Apr 12, 12:31pm
BusinessDesk: Government targets loan sharks with new bill; Hopes for new laws by mid-2013
National Govt eyes crackdown on loan sharks, tougher disclosure rules for consumer lending
7th Nov 11, 9:34am
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National Govt eyes crackdown on loan sharks, tougher disclosure rules for consumer lending
Unregistered fringe lenders to be 'dragged into the sunlight' as part of crack down on loan sharking
11th Aug 11, 5:19pm
by Amanda Morrall
Unregistered fringe lenders to be 'dragged into the sunlight' as part of crack down on loan sharking
Predatory loan sharks and peddlers of high-interest rate credit under watch as the financial services sector asked to stem 'problem debt' in NZ
11th Aug 11, 12:33pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Predatory loan sharks and peddlers of high-interest rate credit under watch as the financial services sector asked to stem 'problem debt' in NZ
Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers
10th Aug 11, 4:08pm
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Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers
Up to 40% of the country's 218 3rd tier lenders are breaking the law, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power says
9th Aug 11, 2:17pm
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Up to 40% of the country's 218 3rd tier lenders are breaking the law, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power says
Mortgagee sales forcing middle classes to use loan sharks as moves to toughen rules for 'fringe lenders' stall
24th Sep 10, 5:27pm
by Nick Jones
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Mortgagee sales forcing middle classes to use loan sharks as moves to toughen rules for 'fringe lenders' stall