John Small

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates

UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates

The Commerce Commission's final decision on card interchange fees delivers only $90 million in consumer savings, down from $260 million

The Commerce Commission's final decision on card interchange fees delivers only $90 million in consumer savings, down from $260 million

Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority

Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority

Joint submission from 5 banks asks MPs for level capital playing field with big 4 banks

Joint submission from 5 banks asks MPs for level capital playing field with big 4 banks

Consumer watchdog eyes $260m annual fee reduction for businesses accepting Mastercard & Visa cards, lower surcharges for consumers

Consumer watchdog eyes $260m annual fee reduction for businesses accepting Mastercard & Visa cards, lower surcharges for consumers

Citing 'an obligation of confidence,' Commerce Commission declines to name Chairman John Small's recalcitrant bank

Citing 'an obligation of confidence,' Commerce Commission declines to name Chairman John Small's recalcitrant bank

Draft decision on changes to regulation of Mastercard and Visa interchange fees coming next week

Draft decision on changes to regulation of Mastercard and Visa interchange fees coming next week

Interest.co.nz goes on a search for Commerce Commission Chairman John Small's 'recalcitrant' bank

Interest.co.nz goes on a search for Commerce Commission Chairman John Small's 'recalcitrant' bank

Commerce Commission Chairman John Small says 'cordial discussion' with CEO of a bank 'recalcitrant' on open banking proved fruitful

Commerce Commission Chairman John Small says 'cordial discussion' with CEO of a bank 'recalcitrant' on open banking proved fruitful

A better payments system is staring New Zealand in the face and it’s time for the country to ‘leapfrog’ into it, according to the RBNZ

A better payments system is staring New Zealand in the face and it’s time for the country to ‘leapfrog’ into it, according to the RBNZ

Commerce Commission takes GIB manufacturer Winstone Wallboards to court alleging anti-competitive conduct 

Commerce Commission takes GIB manufacturer Winstone Wallboards to court alleging anti-competitive conduct 

New Zealand gets its chance for some Australian-style bank political theatre

New Zealand gets its chance for some Australian-style bank political theatre

Commerce Commission declines merger application of the two Foodstuffs co-operatives, citing concerns around the merged entities having ‘greater buyer power’ and shrinking NZ’s grocery competition further

Commerce Commission declines merger application of the two Foodstuffs co-operatives, citing concerns around the merged entities having ‘greater buyer power’ and shrinking NZ’s grocery competition further

Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users

Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users