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New BIS research paper looks at the 'unique set of challenges' posed by stablecoins and outlines the potential required policy response
New BIS research paper looks at the 'unique set of challenges' posed by stablecoins and outlines the potential required policy response
Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
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Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
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Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre
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Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre
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New Zealand banks told to come up with a reimbursement scheme for scam victims by September
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New Zealand banks told to come up with a reimbursement scheme for scam victims by September
A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
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A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
[updated]
The financial services sector is asking where to now after an expensive layer of compliance preparing for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Act could prove to be a wasted effort
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The financial services sector is asking where to now after an expensive layer of compliance preparing for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Act could prove to be a wasted effort
When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
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When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
Reserve Bank says there may be 'real advantages' to harmonising cryptoasset regulation globally
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Reserve Bank says there may be 'real advantages' to harmonising cryptoasset regulation globally
'A nerve centre to disrupt scams': what NZ can learn from Singapore as fraud and deception crimes rise 77% annually
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'A nerve centre to disrupt scams': what NZ can learn from Singapore as fraud and deception crimes rise 77% annually
'It's OK to complain': consumers urged to know their rights, and use them, after confidence drop
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'It's OK to complain': consumers urged to know their rights, and use them, after confidence drop
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment proposes adding 'conduct' test to list of approvals required when a financial institution changes ownership
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment proposes adding 'conduct' test to list of approvals required when a financial institution changes ownership
Z cancels final dividend for year after reporting $88 million after-tax loss; has attained some 'covenant relief' from lenders; aims to reduce costs by up to $96 mln this year
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Z cancels final dividend for year after reporting $88 million after-tax loss; has attained some 'covenant relief' from lenders; aims to reduce costs by up to $96 mln this year
Final report on retail fuel market recommends 'terminal gate pricing regime' similar to in Australia, requiring all importers to offer a 'spot' price; Govt aims to 'break stranglehold' of big fuel companies
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Final report on retail fuel market recommends 'terminal gate pricing regime' similar to in Australia, requiring all importers to offer a 'spot' price; Govt aims to 'break stranglehold' of big fuel companies
Changes to the Commerce Act to address anti-competitive behaviour could be one step closer as MBIE prepares policy advice for the Government
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Changes to the Commerce Act to address anti-competitive behaviour could be one step closer as MBIE prepares policy advice for the Government
Commerce Commission finds lack of active wholesale fuel market is stifling competition and costing consumers more than it should at the pump
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Commerce Commission finds lack of active wholesale fuel market is stifling competition and costing consumers more than it should at the pump