Banking
Morgan Stanley analysts say ANZ, CBA and NAB grew mortgages 'broadly in line with system' in the first six months of 2025, while Westpac lagged; CBA reporting results soon
7th Aug 25, 7:55am
Morgan Stanley analysts say ANZ, CBA and NAB grew mortgages 'broadly in line with system' in the first six months of 2025, while Westpac lagged; CBA reporting results soon
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Financial Markets Authority says Kiwibank overcharged thousands of customers a total of close to $1 million between 2011 and 2024
6th Aug 25, 9:30am
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Financial Markets Authority says Kiwibank overcharged thousands of customers a total of close to $1 million between 2011 and 2024
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given Kiwibank permission to sell a stake of its business to local private investors in a $500 million equity raise
30th Jul 25, 10:59am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given Kiwibank permission to sell a stake of its business to local private investors in a $500 million equity raise
Macquarie analysts say economic modelling implies that the particularly strong bank share market performance in 2024 was not supported by macro fundamentals, with a record deviation between the modelled and actual performance
24th Jul 25, 10:09am
Macquarie analysts say economic modelling implies that the particularly strong bank share market performance in 2024 was not supported by macro fundamentals, with a record deviation between the modelled and actual performance
The RBA says it’s in the public interest to scrap the surcharge system and estimates consumers could collectively save A$1.2 billion annually. But like all major financial reforms, the devil is in the detail
19th Jul 25, 3:42pm
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The RBA says it’s in the public interest to scrap the surcharge system and estimates consumers could collectively save A$1.2 billion annually. But like all major financial reforms, the devil is in the detail
Investment researcher Morningstar says the Aussie banks are overpriced - but ANZ represents the best value despite risks hanging over it
17th Jul 25, 5:13pm
Investment researcher Morningstar says the Aussie banks are overpriced - but ANZ represents the best value despite risks hanging over it
TSB CEO Kerry Boielle says a 'disproportionate' regulatory workload is stifling innovation by smaller banks
8th Jul 25, 8:13am
TSB CEO Kerry Boielle says a 'disproportionate' regulatory workload is stifling innovation by smaller banks
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Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
7th Jul 25, 11:19am
Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
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Payments NZ launches interbank payments switching website
2nd Jul 25, 1:57pm
Payments NZ launches interbank payments switching website
TSB Bank grew commercial lending at the expense of residential loans last year
2nd Jul 25, 10:45am
TSB Bank grew commercial lending at the expense of residential loans last year
The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
1st Jul 25, 9:47am
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The Depositor Compensation Scheme, which insures bank and finance firm deposits up to $100,000, will take effect today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
TSB Bank's March-year profit jumped by $6.7 million on "simplified operations"
27th Jun 25, 8:44am
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TSB Bank's March-year profit jumped by $6.7 million on "simplified operations"
A changing of the guard at a key US Federal Reserve function has opened the door for a US$200+ bln relief from their 'tight' bank capital rules for the largest, globally important banks who are US based
26th Jun 25, 11:40am
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A changing of the guard at a key US Federal Reserve function has opened the door for a US$200+ bln relief from their 'tight' bank capital rules for the largest, globally important banks who are US based
To understand bank profitability, it helps to understand the net interest margin. Banks are commodity businesses and small margin movements make a big difference. Big is always better in any commodity business
22nd Jun 25, 6:30am
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To understand bank profitability, it helps to understand the net interest margin. Banks are commodity businesses and small margin movements make a big difference. Big is always better in any commodity business
Kiwibank poses risk to the returns from the big four Aussie banks' NZ subsidiaries, analysts say
19th Jun 25, 8:01am
Kiwibank poses risk to the returns from the big four Aussie banks' NZ subsidiaries, analysts say