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HSBC reprises its lowest-ever mortgage rate of 3.79% making that offer 16 basis points better than any other bank for a one year fixed term
22nd Nov 18, 6:07pm
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HSBC reprises its lowest-ever mortgage rate of 3.79% making that offer 16 basis points better than any other bank for a one year fixed term
The Reserve Bank admits it might need to change the way it oversees banks' books, as banks are poised to start servicing their customers more through third parties
22nd Nov 18, 10:56am
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The Reserve Bank admits it might need to change the way it oversees banks' books, as banks are poised to start servicing their customers more through third parties
History is made with the weighted average one year fixed mortgage rate falling below 4% for the first time ever, bumped lower by Thursday's cut by TSB
15th Nov 18, 9:26am
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History is made with the weighted average one year fixed mortgage rate falling below 4% for the first time ever, bumped lower by Thursday's cut by TSB
ASB cuts one rate to 3.95% but raises two others as the sub 4% rate level embeds in the current home loan market; only three stragglers to go now
13th Nov 18, 1:59pm
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ASB cuts one rate to 3.95% but raises two others as the sub 4% rate level embeds in the current home loan market; only three stragglers to go now
Another major bank reduces one mortgage rate below 4%, leaving only ASB and Kiwibank as majors with no offers at this new level
12th Nov 18, 5:05pm
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Another major bank reduces one mortgage rate below 4%, leaving only ASB and Kiwibank as majors with no offers at this new level
BNZ unveils two year 3.99% home loan rate from November 13 as mortgage wars intensify
12th Nov 18, 1:31pm
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BNZ unveils two year 3.99% home loan rate from November 13 as mortgage wars intensify
Government's suggestion of establishing a legal duty for banks to consider customers' long-term outcomes would be a shift to a fiduciary duty of care from buyer beware
7th Nov 18, 3:24pm
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Government's suggestion of establishing a legal duty for banks to consider customers' long-term outcomes would be a shift to a fiduciary duty of care from buyer beware
Consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act review gives clear signals that some form of formal protection for bank depositors is likely to be introduced
2nd Nov 18, 11:08am
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Consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act review gives clear signals that some form of formal protection for bank depositors is likely to be introduced
Two and a half years after putting NZ finance subsidiary UDC on the block, ANZ says it's 'putting on hold' all sale discussions
31st Oct 18, 10:18am
Two and a half years after putting NZ finance subsidiary UDC on the block, ANZ says it's 'putting on hold' all sale discussions
If you think New Zealand's households are much more vulnerable now than just before the GFC, you are wrong according to the data collated by David Chaston
23rd Sep 18, 6:02am
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If you think New Zealand's households are much more vulnerable now than just before the GFC, you are wrong according to the data collated by David Chaston
Two and a half years after ANZ put its NZ vehicle and asset finance provider UDC on the block there's no indication of an imminent sale
18th Sep 18, 5:01pm
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Two and a half years after ANZ put its NZ vehicle and asset finance provider UDC on the block there's no indication of an imminent sale
Why are NZ banks cutting mortgage rates as Aussie banks hike them, and how long might this last?
18th Sep 18, 5:00am
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Why are NZ banks cutting mortgage rates as Aussie banks hike them, and how long might this last?
New KiwiSaver comparison site gives Milford funds higher 'Social Good Scores' than funds specifically focused on 'ethical investment'
17th Sep 18, 2:08pm
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New KiwiSaver comparison site gives Milford funds higher 'Social Good Scores' than funds specifically focused on 'ethical investment'
A PSA on PIRs: Check you're paying the right amount of tax on your KiwiSaver, especially if your income's changed recently
13th Sep 18, 5:09pm
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A PSA on PIRs: Check you're paying the right amount of tax on your KiwiSaver, especially if your income's changed recently
Government review shows two-tier retail electricity market between households that shop around and those that don't
11th Sep 18, 5:32pm
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Government review shows two-tier retail electricity market between households that shop around and those that don't
ANZ to stop incentivising frontline retail staff with sales targets, acknowledging the 'environment is clearly changing'
8th Aug 18, 12:22pm
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ANZ to stop incentivising frontline retail staff with sales targets, acknowledging the 'environment is clearly changing'
Boutique fund manager and investment magazine publisher launch KiwiSaver scheme with subscription-style fee structure and 'genuine' active management
25th Jul 18, 1:14pm
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Boutique fund manager and investment magazine publisher launch KiwiSaver scheme with subscription-style fee structure and 'genuine' active management
ANZ's continuing to advance more and more money to its NZ finance arm - ironically at a time when it's trying to offload it
11th Jul 18, 8:53am
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ANZ's continuing to advance more and more money to its NZ finance arm - ironically at a time when it's trying to offload it
Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
5th Jul 18, 2:52pm
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Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
NZ warned open banking in the UK isn't all it's cracked up to be, with the tech giants rather the garage start-ups best placed to capitalise on having access to banks' data
4th Jul 18, 3:00pm
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NZ warned open banking in the UK isn't all it's cracked up to be, with the tech giants rather the garage start-ups best placed to capitalise on having access to banks' data
IAG the first big player in the finance sector to get rid of staff sales targets; Move comes in the wake of law changes in NZ and a royal commission inquiry in Australia
29th Jun 18, 11:42am
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IAG the first big player in the finance sector to get rid of staff sales targets; Move comes in the wake of law changes in NZ and a royal commission inquiry in Australia
ANZ's for-sale NZ finance arm lifts half-year profit 8% to $32.7 million but gives no indication of when its protracted sales process may be completed
22nd Jun 18, 12:00pm
ANZ's for-sale NZ finance arm lifts half-year profit 8% to $32.7 million but gives no indication of when its protracted sales process may be completed
Peer to peer lending facilitator Harmoney is to begin lending money through its own online platform
16th Jun 18, 9:20am
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Peer to peer lending facilitator Harmoney is to begin lending money through its own online platform
The CFFC's David Boyle wants KiwiSaver members to have the choice to fill a rainy day savings bucket, before contributing to a fund for their retirement or first home 
12th Jun 18, 8:00pm
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The CFFC's David Boyle wants KiwiSaver members to have the choice to fill a rainy day savings bucket, before contributing to a fund for their retirement or first home 
Judge rules Harmoney's platform fee is a credit fee, doesn't accept the 'relative novelty of peer-to-peer lending should preclude the usual application of the CCCFA'
21st May 18, 10:31am
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Judge rules Harmoney's platform fee is a credit fee, doesn't accept the 'relative novelty of peer-to-peer lending should preclude the usual application of the CCCFA'