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We are starting a project to compare QROPS pension transfer fees to New Zealand funds; we are seeking reader input to complete a comparison table
10th May 14, 11:37am
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We are starting a project to compare QROPS pension transfer fees to New Zealand funds; we are seeking reader input to complete a comparison table
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
Impact from anti-money laundering legislation, bank fees class action, and RBNZ LVR restrictions felt in growth of bank customer complaints
1st May 14, 4:30pm
Impact from anti-money laundering legislation, bank fees class action, and RBNZ LVR restrictions felt in growth of bank customer complaints
ASB hikes credit card cash advances interest rate by 2.0%; now more in line with rivals
1st May 14, 11:18am
ASB hikes credit card cash advances interest rate by 2.0%; now more in line with rivals
Kiwis’ financial position strengthens despite rate hikes, says credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet
1st May 14, 10:09am
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Kiwis’ financial position strengthens despite rate hikes, says credit information bureau Dun & Bradstreet
ANZ economists say the 'horse has bolted', with longer term mortgage interest rates already 'fully priced'
28th Apr 14, 4:29pm
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ANZ economists say the 'horse has bolted', with longer term mortgage interest rates already 'fully priced'
Banks' personal loans and credit card business in the sights of peer-to-peer lending applicant Harmoney
24th Apr 14, 4:04pm
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Banks' personal loans and credit card business in the sights of peer-to-peer lending applicant Harmoney
Andrew Hooker explains how the courts are helpful in sorting out insurance disputes, but only after appeal from faulty lower court decisions
23rd Apr 14, 10:44am
Andrew Hooker explains how the courts are helpful in sorting out insurance disputes, but only after appeal from faulty lower court decisions
NZMEA CEO John Walley, entrepreneur Selwyn Pellett apply for peer-to-peer lending licence
18th Apr 14, 7:00am
NZMEA CEO John Walley, entrepreneur Selwyn Pellett apply for peer-to-peer lending licence
Payments NZ mulls making data on the volume of customers changing banks public as ING Direct lobbies for UK type switching system in Australia
17th Apr 14, 4:20pm
Payments NZ mulls making data on the volume of customers changing banks public as ING Direct lobbies for UK type switching system in Australia
Westpac NZ says customers should be able to access mobile banking via finger print scanning 'very soon'
15th Apr 14, 9:21am
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Westpac NZ says customers should be able to access mobile banking via finger print scanning 'very soon'
Here come the tax acronyms; FATCA, AEOI, specified US persons & the potential for a tax residence licence in your wallet alongside your driver's licence
15th Apr 14, 7:22am
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Here come the tax acronyms; FATCA, AEOI, specified US persons & the potential for a tax residence licence in your wallet alongside your driver's licence
Simon Swallow points out there are more changes coming for UK pensions, and their government is defending its tax base
14th Apr 14, 8:01pm
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Simon Swallow points out there are more changes coming for UK pensions, and their government is defending its tax base
Veda says Generation Y is turning to personal loans for cars and consumer goods because they feel locked out of the housing market
11th Apr 14, 10:13am
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Veda says Generation Y is turning to personal loans for cars and consumer goods because they feel locked out of the housing market
Online dating services for borrowers and lenders are almost upon us, so what will they mean?
10th Apr 14, 4:38pm
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Online dating services for borrowers and lenders are almost upon us, so what will they mean?
ASB drops its MasterCard product range and launches a low rate Visa card with no account fees for early adopters
8th Apr 14, 9:25am
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ASB drops its MasterCard product range and launches a low rate Visa card with no account fees for early adopters
Caution for bank customers over 'some measure of danger' in litigation funder led bank penalty fees cases
1st Apr 14, 3:10pm
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Caution for bank customers over 'some measure of danger' in litigation funder led bank penalty fees cases
Range of term deposit rate increases from TSB, Co-operative Bank introduces 4-month 'special'
1st Apr 14, 12:30pm
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Range of term deposit rate increases from TSB, Co-operative Bank introduces 4-month 'special'
Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
31st Mar 14, 12:00pm
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Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
Kiwibank responds to exception fees law suit arguing customers failed to take steps to prevent the fees and it has a 'right of set off' from loss or damage
21st Mar 14, 3:57pm
Kiwibank responds to exception fees law suit arguing customers failed to take steps to prevent the fees and it has a 'right of set off' from loss or damage
Net household financial assets reach highest level ever in 2013
18th Mar 14, 11:36am
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Net household financial assets reach highest level ever in 2013
Andrew Hooker says there is more you should know about the value you insure your house for, and the limits of quantity surveyor reports
15th Mar 14, 10:19am
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Andrew Hooker says there is more you should know about the value you insure your house for, and the limits of quantity surveyor reports
Auditor-General says Treasury hasn't documented the analysis and thinking behind its South Canterbury Finance oversight as she suggested in 2011
14th Mar 14, 11:59am
Auditor-General says Treasury hasn't documented the analysis and thinking behind its South Canterbury Finance oversight as she suggested in 2011
NZ banks and government have no plans to cull the 'sunset product' of cheques
11th Mar 14, 7:30am
NZ banks and government have no plans to cull the 'sunset product' of cheques
BNZ economists see inflation moving above the RBNZ's target range; expect interest rates will need to be hiked to 5%
7th Mar 14, 2:06pm
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BNZ economists see inflation moving above the RBNZ's target range; expect interest rates will need to be hiked to 5%