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Consumer NZ, Insurance and Savings Ombudsman seek increase in size of claims that can be made to dispute resolution schemes
16th Oct 15, 4:02pm
Consumer NZ, Insurance and Savings Ombudsman seek increase in size of claims that can be made to dispute resolution schemes
Commerce Commission forming precedent setting view on whether P2P lender's fees are covered by the CCCFA
5th Aug 15, 4:02pm
Commerce Commission forming precedent setting view on whether P2P lender's fees are covered by the CCCFA
Legendary US investor Warren Buffett ought to be toasting the NZ Commerce Commission as his firm takes a shareholding in IAG
17th Jun 15, 10:20am
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Legendary US investor Warren Buffett ought to be toasting the NZ Commerce Commission as his firm takes a shareholding in IAG
Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up looms, as govt looks to ban commissions
31st May 15, 3:17pm
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Insurance broking and advising industry shake-up looms, as govt looks to ban commissions
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
Banks cheer ANZ court win in Aussie exception fees dispute
9th Apr 15, 10:17am
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Banks cheer ANZ court win in Aussie exception fees dispute
Few customers moving their primary banking relationship partly due to decline of personal interaction, Consumer NZ says
31st Mar 15, 5:33pm
Few customers moving their primary banking relationship partly due to decline of personal interaction, Consumer NZ says
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
Westpac swoops on BNZ's Air NZ airpoints gig, BNZ promises new loyalty programme with more flexibility and choice
20th Mar 15, 9:28am
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Westpac swoops on BNZ's Air NZ airpoints gig, BNZ promises new loyalty programme with more flexibility and choice
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
19th Mar 15, 4:15pm
Minister Paul Goldsmith says Responsible Lending Code doesn't drill down to the nth degree of detail, expects Commerce Commission to seek clarity in court
Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
17th Mar 15, 12:21pm
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Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
Heartland Bank eyes targeting consumers before their time of purchase decision with approved credit facility
5th Mar 15, 10:53am
Heartland Bank eyes targeting consumers before their time of purchase decision with approved credit facility
Westpac 3rd bank to settle in rural interest rate swaps case with 38 customers to get $2.47 mln compensation
17th Feb 15, 10:09am
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Westpac 3rd bank to settle in rural interest rate swaps case with 38 customers to get $2.47 mln compensation
Oliver Hartwich looks at what NZ ought to do to attract the Ikeas of the world and stop being one of the most expensive places on earth
16th Feb 15, 8:15am
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Oliver Hartwich looks at what NZ ought to do to attract the Ikeas of the world and stop being one of the most expensive places on earth
Commerce Commission eyes clarifying 'court action' over proposed Responsible Lending Code
9th Feb 15, 4:30pm
Commerce Commission eyes clarifying 'court action' over proposed Responsible Lending Code
Here's Elizabeth Kerr's version of The Twelve Days of Christmas to keep you on the right financial path over the holiday season
16th Dec 14, 9:58am
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Here's Elizabeth Kerr's version of The Twelve Days of Christmas to keep you on the right financial path over the holiday season
Just because something is on sale does not mean you should buy it. Elizabeth Kerr asks if you are 'spaving' - spending to save
9th Dec 14, 11:56am
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Just because something is on sale does not mean you should buy it. Elizabeth Kerr asks if you are 'spaving' - spending to save
David Murray's Australian Financial System Inquiry makes 44 recommendations; Next step consultation until March 31
8th Dec 14, 4:40pm
David Murray's Australian Financial System Inquiry makes 44 recommendations; Next step consultation until March 31
Consumer debt rises at fastest annualised pace in almost nine years
28th Nov 14, 3:14pm
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Consumer debt rises at fastest annualised pace in almost nine years
Big Australasian banks may face short term pain from Australian Financial System Inquiry but there's long term gain, Morgans says
27th Nov 14, 4:00pm
Big Australasian banks may face short term pain from Australian Financial System Inquiry but there's long term gain, Morgans says
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
South African insurer Youi officially launches in NZ targeting the IAG dominated car, home and contents insurance markets
31st Jul 14, 12:02pm
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South African insurer Youi officially launches in NZ targeting the IAG dominated car, home and contents insurance markets
Govt advisory body sees unlimited potential for NZ from use of big data, calls for NZ consumers to send a message to Facebook and Google
29th Jul 14, 1:51pm
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Govt advisory body sees unlimited potential for NZ from use of big data, calls for NZ consumers to send a message to Facebook and Google
Responsible Lending Code discussion document outlines choice between prescription certainty and benefits of flexibility
14th Jul 14, 5:13pm
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Responsible Lending Code discussion document outlines choice between prescription certainty and benefits of flexibility
Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code
9th Jul 14, 10:47am
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Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code