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SBS Bank's consumer lending, via subsidiary Finance Now, surges 20% in one quarter boosted by Warehouse acquisition
1st Dec 17, 2:11pm
SBS Bank's consumer lending, via subsidiary Finance Now, surges 20% in one quarter boosted by Warehouse acquisition
The CEO of FlexiGroup NZ, which includes F&P Finance, eyes growth through his company's relationships with 13,000 merchants and 500,000 customers
28th Aug 17, 11:27am
The CEO of FlexiGroup NZ, which includes F&P Finance, eyes growth through his company's relationships with 13,000 merchants and 500,000 customers
Helpful clarifications seen by law firm in Commerce Commission's finalised Consumer Credit Fees Guidelines
6th Jul 17, 9:55am
Helpful clarifications seen by law firm in Commerce Commission's finalised Consumer Credit Fees Guidelines
S&P Global Ratings acts on concerns over strong growth in Australian private sector debt and residential property prices
31st Oct 16, 12:01pm
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S&P Global Ratings acts on concerns over strong growth in Australian private sector debt and residential property prices
As the Government mulls regulating credit card interchange fees, New Zealand has been named one of the most profitable credit card markets in the world
27th Oct 16, 5:02pm
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As the Government mulls regulating credit card interchange fees, New Zealand has been named one of the most profitable credit card markets in the world
RBNZ says bank managers and directors generally better placed to design mortgage lending risk management systems than regulators
27th Oct 16, 9:46am
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RBNZ says bank managers and directors generally better placed to design mortgage lending risk management systems than regulators
ANZ Group CEO and Deputy CEO see opportunities for risk-based credit card pricing through adoption of positive credit reporting
6th Oct 16, 9:17am
ANZ Group CEO and Deputy CEO see opportunities for risk-based credit card pricing through adoption of positive credit reporting
How banks take advantage of 'deluded optimists', keep credit card rates high, set honey traps, and confound regulators
29th Sep 16, 10:55am
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How banks take advantage of 'deluded optimists', keep credit card rates high, set honey traps, and confound regulators
P2P lender Harmoney asks Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister to 'clarify' fees issue through 'appropriate legislative changes'
20th Sep 16, 10:14am
P2P lender Harmoney asks Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister to 'clarify' fees issue through 'appropriate legislative changes'
Mike Ebstein says payment cardholders have increasingly embraced credit and charge cards as a payment option whilst more aggressively managing the resultant card balances
14th Jul 16, 5:00am
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Mike Ebstein says payment cardholders have increasingly embraced credit and charge cards as a payment option whilst more aggressively managing the resultant card balances
The debt consolidation battle heats up with 0% balance transfer offers the norm from banks in consumer credit market
27th Jan 16, 10:15am
The debt consolidation battle heats up with 0% balance transfer offers the norm from banks in consumer credit market
When are lenders’ fees unreasonable? Guidance from the Court of Appeal
9th Apr 15, 3:52pm
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When are lenders’ fees unreasonable? Guidance from the Court of Appeal
Shake-up to consumer credit laws includes introduction of minimum repayment warnings on credit card statements
26th Mar 15, 10:12am
Shake-up to consumer credit laws includes introduction of minimum repayment warnings on credit card statements
Govt's decisions on regulations prescribing cost of borrowing details and credit card minimum repayment warnings close
23rd Mar 15, 3:00pm
Govt's decisions on regulations prescribing cost of borrowing details and credit card minimum repayment warnings close
Banking Ombudsman issues guidelines for borrowers transferring credit card debt between banks after growth in complaints
20th Mar 15, 12:20pm
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Banking Ombudsman issues guidelines for borrowers transferring credit card debt between banks after growth in complaints
Harmoney CEO 'getting excited' about potential move into the residential mortgage market
26th Feb 15, 8:02am
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Harmoney CEO 'getting excited' about potential move into the residential mortgage market
ANZ, Westpac offering 0% credit card balance transfer interest rates, BNZ, Kiwibank not much higher
15th Jan 15, 12:19pm
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ANZ, Westpac offering 0% credit card balance transfer interest rates, BNZ, Kiwibank not much higher
Elizabeth Kerr outlines her ideas on how you can create a money machine that spits out exactly what you need each year
18th Nov 14, 10:58am
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Elizabeth Kerr outlines her ideas on how you can create a money machine that spits out exactly what you need each year
Elizabeth wants you to treat debt like the hair you pull out of the plug hole in the shower
11th Nov 14, 8:00am
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Elizabeth wants you to treat debt like the hair you pull out of the plug hole in the shower
MBIE calls for views on proposals to extend laws on what lenders must pay borrowers who repay loans in full early
7th Nov 14, 5:00am
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MBIE calls for views on proposals to extend laws on what lenders must pay borrowers who repay loans in full early
MBIE discussion document sets out proposals for prescribing the costs of borrowing and minimum repayment warnings on credit cards
6th Nov 14, 5:00am
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MBIE discussion document sets out proposals for prescribing the costs of borrowing and minimum repayment warnings on credit cards
Can you trust your bank?; Pets for the super rich (and the rest of us plebes); Corporate tax dodge; Mortgage dieting in Oz; Strange sales in the U.S.
27th Sep 12, 10:42am
by Amanda Morrall
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Can you trust your bank?; Pets for the super rich (and the rest of us plebes); Corporate tax dodge; Mortgage dieting in Oz; Strange sales in the U.S.
Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers
10th Aug 11, 4:08pm
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Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers