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Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding

Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding

RBNZ releases finalised guidance for financial institutions on evaluating and mitigating climate-related risks, says they should understand the compounding effect climate-related risks may have on other business risks

RBNZ releases finalised guidance for financial institutions on evaluating and mitigating climate-related risks, says they should understand the compounding effect climate-related risks may have on other business risks

Non-bank lenders launch Responsible Debt Collection Code including guidance on when & how often they'll contact debtors

Non-bank lenders launch Responsible Debt Collection Code including guidance on when & how often they'll contact debtors

A new National Party policy that would let young people use KiwiSaver to pay rental agreement bonds is a ‘stop-gap’ measure that dilutes the scheme, experts say 

A new National Party policy that would let young people use KiwiSaver to pay rental agreement bonds is a ‘stop-gap’ measure that dilutes the scheme, experts say 

The Government's had another go at fixing problematic credit rules it first implemented nearly 18 months ago, but the bankers are still not thrilled

The Government's had another go at fixing problematic credit rules it first implemented nearly 18 months ago, but the bankers are still not thrilled

Amendments to the troubled credit rule changes last year will come into force on July 7, but the NZ Bankers' Association says the 'rushed' attempt to fix the problems won't make things easier for would-be borrowers

Amendments to the troubled credit rule changes last year will come into force on July 7, but the NZ Bankers' Association says the 'rushed' attempt to fix the problems won't make things easier for would-be borrowers

Opinion divided over how much more easily borrowers will be able to access credit under proposed changes to the CCCFA

Opinion divided over how much more easily borrowers will be able to access credit under proposed changes to the CCCFA

BNPL now a common financial tangle for clients of financial mentors, who feel regulation is required to avoid 'bottom of the cliff' scenarios

BNPL now a common financial tangle for clients of financial mentors, who feel regulation is required to avoid 'bottom of the cliff' scenarios

Christmas, the summer holidays and now 'back to school' align for some potential buy-now-pay-later pitfalls

Christmas, the summer holidays and now 'back to school' align for some potential buy-now-pay-later pitfalls

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?

Government says the 'end is in sight' for high-cost lenders and truck shops who trap the vulnerable in debt

Government says the 'end is in sight' for high-cost lenders and truck shops who trap the vulnerable in debt

Officials still working on the final details of a consumer credit interest rate cap announced as part of the Government's CCCFA changes

Officials still working on the final details of a consumer credit interest rate cap announced as part of the Government's CCCFA changes

Government includes daily interest rate cap on loans as part of a bid to crack down on loan sharks and predatory lending

Government includes daily interest rate cap on loans as part of a bid to crack down on loan sharks and predatory lending

FinCap says government should be taking a tougher stance against loan sharks

FinCap says government should be taking a tougher stance against loan sharks

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sticks to position that cap on total interest and fees will be most effective way to combat 'unscrupulous' lenders

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi sticks to position that cap on total interest and fees will be most effective way to combat 'unscrupulous' lenders