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ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco suggests he won't be personally rushing to embrace open banking as Minister Kris Faafoi awaits 'concrete plans' from banks on how they will provide access to third-parties
9th May 19, 10:43am
ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco suggests he won't be personally rushing to embrace open banking as Minister Kris Faafoi awaits 'concrete plans' from banks on how they will provide access to third-parties
A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
6th May 19, 4:44pm
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A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
CEO Angela Mentis says if RBNZ capital proposals go ahead BNZ will have to be 'incredibly disciplined about what business we do'
3rd May 19, 9:33am
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CEO Angela Mentis says if RBNZ capital proposals go ahead BNZ will have to be 'incredibly disciplined about what business we do'
Guy Trafford lays out a specialist approach that some parts of NZ agriculture are turning to, and notes that Fonterra recently seems to be pulling back from seeking high-end margins
1st May 19, 5:39pm
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Guy Trafford lays out a specialist approach that some parts of NZ agriculture are turning to, and notes that Fonterra recently seems to be pulling back from seeking high-end margins
David Hargreaves argues that the Government must take a more realistic approach than currently intended in its initiatives on financial conduct
1st May 19, 3:04pm
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David Hargreaves argues that the Government must take a more realistic approach than currently intended in its initiatives on financial conduct
Gareth Vaughan questions whether banks' floating mortgage interest rates can be justified in a low interest rate world
30th Apr 19, 5:05pm
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether banks' floating mortgage interest rates can be justified in a low interest rate world
Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
27th Apr 19, 10:30am
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Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
David Chaston on an existential crisis, how to save capitalism from itself, the challenge and what others, including billionaires are saying
26th Apr 19, 10:54am
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David Chaston on an existential crisis, how to save capitalism from itself, the challenge and what others, including billionaires are saying
The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
25th Apr 19, 8:00am
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The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
24th Apr 19, 5:00am
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New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
Chapman Tripp says government legislation designed to crack down on predatory lending could drive some borrowers to high cost loans
15th Apr 19, 11:29am
Chapman Tripp says government legislation designed to crack down on predatory lending could drive some borrowers to high cost loans
Tom Coupe and Olivier Gergaud on the contribution of wine to the NZ economy, climate change & wine, wine as an investment, wine quality and wine research
12th Apr 19, 10:00am
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Tom Coupe and Olivier Gergaud on the contribution of wine to the NZ economy, climate change & wine, wine as an investment, wine quality and wine research
S&P closely watching how open banking could impact the competitive dynamics for banks and potentially their credit ratings
12th Apr 19, 9:53am
S&P closely watching how open banking could impact the competitive dynamics for banks and potentially their credit ratings
Veiled threats by eBay and Alibaba that they could be forced to go offline if the Government doesn't give them more time to get ready to start paying GST met with scepticism by MPs
4th Apr 19, 1:21pm
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Veiled threats by eBay and Alibaba that they could be forced to go offline if the Government doesn't give them more time to get ready to start paying GST met with scepticism by MPs
Anna Rawlings, a commissioner at the Commerce Commission since 2014, to succeed departing chairman Mark Berry
2nd Apr 19, 11:01am
Anna Rawlings, a commissioner at the Commerce Commission since 2014, to succeed departing chairman Mark Berry
Payments NZ releases standards detailing how banks and fintechs that engage in open banking have to protect consumers' data
4th Mar 19, 12:14pm
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Payments NZ releases standards detailing how banks and fintechs that engage in open banking have to protect consumers' data
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says delivering good customer outcomes and removing sales incentives shouldn't be rocket science for banks
20th Feb 19, 5:00am
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says delivering good customer outcomes and removing sales incentives shouldn't be rocket science for banks
KPMG warns banks of threats to their lucrative credit card business from rivals and regulators if they don't get on the front foot and assist struggling borrowers
14th Feb 19, 5:00am
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KPMG warns banks of threats to their lucrative credit card business from rivals and regulators if they don't get on the front foot and assist struggling borrowers
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics details an off-ramp from the trade war, hoping President Trump takes it for the benefit of the US economy
9th Feb 19, 9:46am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics details an off-ramp from the trade war, hoping President Trump takes it for the benefit of the US economy
NAB CEO and ex-BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn cancels leave, says he will 'personally and visibly' lead response to stinging Royal Commission criticism
5th Feb 19, 1:01pm
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NAB CEO and ex-BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn cancels leave, says he will 'personally and visibly' lead response to stinging Royal Commission criticism
Aussie Royal Commission's final report lashes sales incentives & ex-BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn, brings bad news for mortgage brokers
5th Feb 19, 8:04am
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Aussie Royal Commission's final report lashes sales incentives & ex-BNZ boss Andrew Thorburn, brings bad news for mortgage brokers
After casting an eye over the FMA-RBNZ report on life insurers' conduct & culture, Andrew Hooker encourages the Government to legislate to force change
2nd Feb 19, 9:04am
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After casting an eye over the FMA-RBNZ report on life insurers' conduct & culture, Andrew Hooker encourages the Government to legislate to force change
The emergence and growth of 'buy now, pay later' services has caught the eye of competitors and regulators. Stephen Forbes takes a look at the fast growing sector
1st Feb 19, 12:16pm
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The emergence and growth of 'buy now, pay later' services has caught the eye of competitors and regulators. Stephen Forbes takes a look at the fast growing sector
Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised 
30th Jan 19, 2:41pm
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Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised 
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi establishing new regulatory powers targeting new credit products
30th Jan 19, 5:00am
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Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi establishing new regulatory powers targeting new credit products