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Standard and Poor's downgrades GFNZ Group, formerly Geneva Finance, to CC saying it's 'currently highly vulnerable'
23rd Aug 12, 1:29pm
Standard and Poor's downgrades GFNZ Group, formerly Geneva Finance, to CC saying it's 'currently highly vulnerable'
A.M. Best delivers good news for CBL Insurance, but raises concerns about Civic Assurance and ACS, formerly Ansvar
20th Jul 12, 12:05pm
A.M. Best delivers good news for CBL Insurance, but raises concerns about Civic Assurance and ACS, formerly Ansvar
Rabobank NZ boss admits the bank overlooked regulatory requirement when ditching its now reinstated credit rating
13th Jul 12, 1:50pm
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Rabobank NZ boss admits the bank overlooked regulatory requirement when ditching its now reinstated credit rating
Standard and Poor's withdraws and then reinstates credit rating on Rabobank NZ at bank's request
12th Jul 12, 9:37am
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Standard and Poor's withdraws and then reinstates credit rating on Rabobank NZ at bank's request
Co-operative Bank customer-owners to get proportionate profit return as new CEO and chairman eye faster growth
21st Jun 12, 4:18pm
Co-operative Bank customer-owners to get proportionate profit return as new CEO and chairman eye faster growth
Fast growing NZ insurer CBL Insurance shrugs off two notch S&P downgrade to BB- after striking at 'perfect time' last year with Euro-zone acquisition
11th Jun 12, 4:31pm
Fast growing NZ insurer CBL Insurance shrugs off two notch S&P downgrade to BB- after striking at 'perfect time' last year with Euro-zone acquisition
'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services
7th Jun 12, 4:27pm
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'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services
The Co-operative Bank expands through launch of small business banking services in move that could see its credit rating upgraded
6th Jun 12, 11:36am
The Co-operative Bank expands through launch of small business banking services in move that could see its credit rating upgraded
TSB Bank reports 10% rise in annual profit before tax with deposits up 6% and lending up 4%
1st Jun 12, 4:03pm
TSB Bank reports 10% rise in annual profit before tax with deposits up 6% and lending up 4%
Standard and Poor's warns of potential US$46 trillion 'perfect storm' in global credit markets
11th May 12, 11:36am
Standard and Poor's warns of potential US$46 trillion 'perfect storm' in global credit markets
The RBNZ pushes out timeframes for the introduction of the Basel III capital reforms and its Open Bank Resolution policy
10th May 12, 4:42pm
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The RBNZ pushes out timeframes for the introduction of the Basel III capital reforms and its Open Bank Resolution policy
BusinessDesk: Commerce Commission investigation into failed Credit Sails product awaits feedback from participants
24th Apr 12, 1:39pm
BusinessDesk: Commerce Commission investigation into failed Credit Sails product awaits feedback from participants
Big four banks' S and P ratings going nowhere; Kiwibank hits credit rating ceiling; TSB would need good quality growth outside Taranaki for upgrade
21st Mar 12, 4:45pm
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Big four banks' S and P ratings going nowhere; Kiwibank hits credit rating ceiling; TSB would need good quality growth outside Taranaki for upgrade
Bank wannabe Heartland NZ details its loans by type and size, remains mum on progress of bank ambitions
16th Mar 12, 3:34pm
Bank wannabe Heartland NZ details its loans by type and size, remains mum on progress of bank ambitions
Standard and Poor's says NZ big bank credit ratings depend on on-going strength of Aussie parents; Some 'upside potential' for a few ratings
14th Mar 12, 12:51pm
Standard and Poor's says NZ big bank credit ratings depend on on-going strength of Aussie parents; Some 'upside potential' for a few ratings
Rabobank joins rush of bank 7-year retail bond issues; Seeking up to NZ$250 mln, will pay minimum of 6.1%
5th Mar 12, 1:03pm
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Rabobank joins rush of bank 7-year retail bond issues; Seeking up to NZ$250 mln, will pay minimum of 6.1%
Profit at The Co-operative Bank, the country's newest bank, fell one third in December quarter as Fleming replaces Karacaoglu
28th Feb 12, 4:04pm
Profit at The Co-operative Bank, the country's newest bank, fell one third in December quarter as Fleming replaces Karacaoglu
Auckland Council plans to increase its net debt as a percentage of total revenue limit to 275% from 175%
27th Feb 12, 4:10pm
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Auckland Council plans to increase its net debt as a percentage of total revenue limit to 275% from 175%
New Local Government Funding Agency to seek NZ$300 mln through two bonds in Wednesday's inaugural auction
13th Feb 12, 3:41pm
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New Local Government Funding Agency to seek NZ$300 mln through two bonds in Wednesday's inaugural auction
Standard and Poor's affirms Kiwibank's AA- credit rating but lowers its outlook to negative from stable
1st Feb 12, 9:18am
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Standard and Poor's affirms Kiwibank's AA- credit rating but lowers its outlook to negative from stable
Fitch Ratings places big 4 Australian banks and their NZ subsidiaries on credit watch negative
31st Jan 12, 9:35am
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Fitch Ratings places big 4 Australian banks and their NZ subsidiaries on credit watch negative
Heartland NZ's biggest shareholder wants the bank wannabe to achieve 'explosive returns' over 20 years like Wells Fargo and Westpac did
27th Jan 12, 4:18pm
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Heartland NZ's biggest shareholder wants the bank wannabe to achieve 'explosive returns' over 20 years like Wells Fargo and Westpac did
Kiwibank's acquisition of Gareth Morgan Investments opens new growth path as residential mortgage lending growth slows
19th Jan 12, 3:54pm
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Kiwibank's acquisition of Gareth Morgan Investments opens new growth path as residential mortgage lending growth slows
New Local Govt Funding Agency to borrow first money in mid-February; Plans to borrow about NZ$1 bln this year
13th Jan 12, 3:05pm
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New Local Govt Funding Agency to borrow first money in mid-February; Plans to borrow about NZ$1 bln this year
Bank of New Zealand raises NZ$200 mln in 7-year retail bond issue paying 6.1% per annum
21st Dec 11, 11:39am
Bank of New Zealand raises NZ$200 mln in 7-year retail bond issue paying 6.1% per annum