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Commerce Commission investigates Tower as the insurer refunds 23,000 customers after incorrectly calculating their multi-policy discounts
29th Sep 16, 12:53pm
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Commerce Commission investigates Tower as the insurer refunds 23,000 customers after incorrectly calculating their multi-policy discounts
How opting for non-underwritten quick and easy life insurance could see you end up paying more for weaker cover
29th Sep 16, 9:11am
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How opting for non-underwritten quick and easy life insurance could see you end up paying more for weaker cover
Commerce Commission flags concerns over spike in finance company complaints despite new consumer credit laws being introduced
27th Sep 16, 2:51pm
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Commerce Commission flags concerns over spike in finance company complaints despite new consumer credit laws being introduced
Banks are copping flak for shutting branches, but in a cold, hard business sense they could be closing more of them, Gareth Vaughan argues
26th Sep 16, 5:01am
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Banks are copping flak for shutting branches, but in a cold, hard business sense they could be closing more of them, Gareth Vaughan argues
Siah Hwee Ang says Shanghai provides a glimpse of how Chinese cities can evolve
20th Sep 16, 7:30am
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Siah Hwee Ang says Shanghai provides a glimpse of how Chinese cities can evolve
Siah Hwee Ang says the stakes are high and differences of opinion still tend to dominate over common causes
12th Sep 16, 3:02pm
Siah Hwee Ang says the stakes are high and differences of opinion still tend to dominate over common causes
Emboldened by Supreme Court victory, the Commerce Commission sets out updated guidelines on lenders' fees
8th Sep 16, 12:15pm
Emboldened by Supreme Court victory, the Commerce Commission sets out updated guidelines on lenders' fees
Westpac appoints digital advisor to its board & CEO to help the bank 'anticipate and identify ways to deliver world class digital services'
29th Aug 16, 2:57pm
Westpac appoints digital advisor to its board & CEO to help the bank 'anticipate and identify ways to deliver world class digital services'
Siah Hwee Ang says development of human capital could turn out to be the most pivotal challenge for foreign businesses engaging with the Chinese market
29th Aug 16, 2:35pm
Siah Hwee Ang says development of human capital could turn out to be the most pivotal challenge for foreign businesses engaging with the Chinese market
Commerce Commission attempts to establish how the Consumer Finance Act 2003 applies to peer-to-peer lender's 'platform fee'; Harmoney 'disappointed' with action
29th Aug 16, 10:25am
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Commerce Commission attempts to establish how the Consumer Finance Act 2003 applies to peer-to-peer lender's 'platform fee'; Harmoney 'disappointed' with action
Siah Hwee Ang says China's consumers will become more selective so foreign companies need to make the most of their advantages in innovation and marketing
24th Aug 16, 7:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China's consumers will become more selective so foreign companies need to make the most of their advantages in innovation and marketing
Insurer Youi pleading guilty to 15 charges relating to misleading sales techniques, Commerce Commission says; Youi 'unreservedly apologises' to all affected customers
11th Aug 16, 10:08am
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Insurer Youi pleading guilty to 15 charges relating to misleading sales techniques, Commerce Commission says; Youi 'unreservedly apologises' to all affected customers
EY's Tameela Bandara says the FMA appears set to become a significantly more powerful regulator with increased discretion around decision-making
8th Aug 16, 10:13am
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EY's Tameela Bandara says the FMA appears set to become a significantly more powerful regulator with increased discretion around decision-making
Peer-to-peer lender Harmoney facing significant fine in Fair Trading Act case, with news also close on a fees dispute with the Commerce Commission
5th Aug 16, 10:00am
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Peer-to-peer lender Harmoney facing significant fine in Fair Trading Act case, with news also close on a fees dispute with the Commerce Commission
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says despite its limited scope, the TPPA lays the groundwork to fight some forms of corruption
2nd Aug 16, 9:47am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says despite its limited scope, the TPPA lays the groundwork to fight some forms of corruption
Siah Hwee Ang says if poverty alleviation targets are met, China will become an even more significant market on the world stage in the next decade. But the attractiveness will come with a price
2nd Aug 16, 5:02am
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Siah Hwee Ang says if poverty alleviation targets are met, China will become an even more significant market on the world stage in the next decade. But the attractiveness will come with a price
Commerce Commission says P2P lender Harmoney pleading guilty to misleading consumers into believing they had been pre-approved for a personal loan
1st Aug 16, 9:41am
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Commerce Commission says P2P lender Harmoney pleading guilty to misleading consumers into believing they had been pre-approved for a personal loan
Siah Hwee Ang says China’s plan is still on track but there are global events looming that could threaten to derail plans for the second half of the year
28th Jul 16, 5:03am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China’s plan is still on track but there are global events looming that could threaten to derail plans for the second half of the year
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy points out the TPPA hurdles the WTO on e-commerce, imposing a permanent ban on e-commerce tariffs between signatories
27th Jul 16, 7:57am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy points out the TPPA hurdles the WTO on e-commerce, imposing a permanent ban on e-commerce tariffs between signatories
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says a service sector providing high value-added products can provide a buffer for NZ against the whims of the volatile commodity markets
25th Jul 16, 10:43am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says a service sector providing high value-added products can provide a buffer for NZ against the whims of the volatile commodity markets
FMA CEO Rob Everett warns financial service providers not to be complacent about the fact that most people have to deal with them
25th Jul 16, 7:39am
FMA CEO Rob Everett warns financial service providers not to be complacent about the fact that most people have to deal with them
Siah Hwee Ang says new food regulations are pivotal for foreign food companies in China
18th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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Siah Hwee Ang says new food regulations are pivotal for foreign food companies in China
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy wades through the TPPA's financial services chapter, questions whether theory will translate into practice
18th Jul 16, 7:07am
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy wades through the TPPA's financial services chapter, questions whether theory will translate into practice
Siah Hwee Ang says Chinese consumers are pushing for greater protection and more regulation around product quality and safety
12th Jul 16, 8:14am
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Siah Hwee Ang says Chinese consumers are pushing for greater protection and more regulation around product quality and safety
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy argues the TPPA is part of a broader ideological arm-wrestle at a time when globalisation is under siege in the West
4th Jul 16, 12:38pm
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy argues the TPPA is part of a broader ideological arm-wrestle at a time when globalisation is under siege in the West