Personal Finance
In 2016, having the lowest mortgage rates was no path to market share success. The big banks learned where the sweet spot was above their price-fighting rivals
29th Dec 16, 8:40am
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In 2016, having the lowest mortgage rates was no path to market share success. The big banks learned where the sweet spot was above their price-fighting rivals
Non-bank lenders warn borrowers may have to pay the price for rise in personal loan fraud
20th Dec 16, 5:02am
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Non-bank lenders warn borrowers may have to pay the price for rise in personal loan fraud
Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund
14th Dec 16, 2:18pm
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Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund
EY consumer banking survey suggests just 48% of New Zealanders feel complete trust in their banks to keep their money safe and protect their personal information
13th Dec 16, 5:02am
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EY consumer banking survey suggests just 48% of New Zealanders feel complete trust in their banks to keep their money safe and protect their personal information
The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
7th Dec 16, 2:33pm
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The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
People are spending more on food, housing and transport, according to the Household Expenditure Survey
2nd Dec 16, 1:30pm
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People are spending more on food, housing and transport, according to the Household Expenditure Survey
Flight Centre launches a Mastercard credit card to enable an expected surge in travel by Kiwis in 2017, a card with rewards but also high interest rates
1st Dec 16, 10:20am
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Flight Centre launches a Mastercard credit card to enable an expected surge in travel by Kiwis in 2017, a card with rewards but also high interest rates
Simon Swallow reviews the UK QROPS transfer situation into New Zealand especially in light of Brexit
19th Nov 16, 5:02am
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Simon Swallow reviews the UK QROPS transfer situation into New Zealand especially in light of Brexit
Invest cautiously, diversify and reduce your exposure to interest rate sensitive markets, Martin Hawes advises
12th Nov 16, 5:02am
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Invest cautiously, diversify and reduce your exposure to interest rate sensitive markets, Martin Hawes advises
The Co-operative Bank enters the credit card market striving to 'shift the debate' to interest rates and fees and away from loyalty schemes
7th Nov 16, 7:21am
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The Co-operative Bank enters the credit card market striving to 'shift the debate' to interest rates and fees and away from loyalty schemes
ANZ reduces a series of fees including credit card over-limit fees, unarranged overdraft fees and dishonour fees. Says the move has nothing to do with Fair Play on Fees
28th Oct 16, 4:14pm
ANZ reduces a series of fees including credit card over-limit fees, unarranged overdraft fees and dishonour fees. Says the move has nothing to do with Fair Play on Fees
Mohamed El-Erian assesses the challenges faced by the global investment community and the contribution that gold can make within investment portfolios
26th Oct 16, 8:59am
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Mohamed El-Erian assesses the challenges faced by the global investment community and the contribution that gold can make within investment portfolios
Low interest rate environment sees more borrowers and less savers complain to the Banking Ombudsman
20th Oct 16, 5:02am
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Low interest rate environment sees more borrowers and less savers complain to the Banking Ombudsman
A global perspective on how far off crisis point New Zealand is when it comes to making superannuation sustainable
14th Oct 16, 5:02am
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A global perspective on how far off crisis point New Zealand is when it comes to making superannuation sustainable
Tax professor calls for independent inquiry into how tax evaders and benefit fraudsters are treated by the justice system
13th Oct 16, 11:02am
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Tax professor calls for independent inquiry into how tax evaders and benefit fraudsters are treated by the justice system
Westpac Group CEO Brian Hartzer estimates New Zealanders reliant on term deposits need interest rates of about 4% to live off 'and that's getting really hard'
10th Oct 16, 3:01pm
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Westpac Group CEO Brian Hartzer estimates New Zealanders reliant on term deposits need interest rates of about 4% to live off 'and that's getting really hard'
Waikato mobile traders Ace Marketing and Smart Shop fined $150k & $135k, Ace Marketing ordered to refund customer fees from 1,500 contracts
6th Oct 16, 2:28pm
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Waikato mobile traders Ace Marketing and Smart Shop fined $150k & $135k, Ace Marketing ordered to refund customer fees from 1,500 contracts
World Gold Council says gold should remain a key investment portfolio component and that the "fundamental environment for gold remains strongly supportive"
6th Oct 16, 1:28pm
World Gold Council says gold should remain a key investment portfolio component and that the "fundamental environment for gold remains strongly supportive"
Diane Maxwell on protecting retirees vulnerable due to renting, isolation, and not being able to recoup investment losses
5th Oct 16, 12:51pm
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Diane Maxwell on protecting retirees vulnerable due to renting, isolation, and not being able to recoup investment losses
Yellow metal hits its biggest bump since July 2013 as a range of reasons coalesce to undermine investor precious metals support
5th Oct 16, 9:59am
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Yellow metal hits its biggest bump since July 2013 as a range of reasons coalesce to undermine investor precious metals support
New LVR rules expected to slow housing debt, which is growing at its fastest pace in more than eight years
30th Sep 16, 5:26pm
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New LVR rules expected to slow housing debt, which is growing at its fastest pace in more than eight years
How banks take advantage of 'deluded optimists', keep credit card rates high, set honey traps, and confound regulators
29th Sep 16, 10:55am
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How banks take advantage of 'deluded optimists', keep credit card rates high, set honey traps, and confound regulators
Commerce Commission flags concerns over spike in finance company complaints despite new consumer credit laws being introduced
27th Sep 16, 2:51pm
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Commerce Commission flags concerns over spike in finance company complaints despite new consumer credit laws being introduced
Money remitter shut out by banks due to AML concerns claims it has no choice but to physically ship cash around the world
23rd Sep 16, 9:01am
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Money remitter shut out by banks due to AML concerns claims it has no choice but to physically ship cash around the world
ANZ NZ customers with Visa credit and debit cards to be offered Apple Pay, bank 'excited' but there are challenges and customer habits to overcome
8th Sep 16, 10:32am
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ANZ NZ customers with Visa credit and debit cards to be offered Apple Pay, bank 'excited' but there are challenges and customer habits to overcome
