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Banking Ombudsman expects an increase in disputes between banks and their customers as LVR restrictions begin
2nd Oct 13, 9:54am
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Banking Ombudsman expects an increase in disputes between banks and their customers as LVR restrictions begin
Both housing loans and total household claims grew at fastest pace in nearly 5 years in year to August
1st Oct 13, 4:06pm
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Both housing loans and total household claims grew at fastest pace in nearly 5 years in year to August
If a finance company sector type meltdown happened again the authorities would be on to it much earlier, SFO boss says
26th Sep 13, 7:29am
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If a finance company sector type meltdown happened again the authorities would be on to it much earlier, SFO boss says
Focus of proposed new trust laws to give beneficiaries a clearer standing and better access to the law when needed
19th Sep 13, 12:59pm
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Focus of proposed new trust laws to give beneficiaries a clearer standing and better access to the law when needed
ANZ 'moves up into the pack' with upgrades to its mobile banking apps, pledges more to come
16th Sep 13, 3:58pm
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ANZ 'moves up into the pack' with upgrades to its mobile banking apps, pledges more to come
TSB, Kiwibank take Roy Morgan financial services monthly customer satisfaction gongs for July
12th Sep 13, 5:04pm
TSB, Kiwibank take Roy Morgan financial services monthly customer satisfaction gongs for July
Reserve Bank Governor says his GFC experience in the US helped drive crackdown on bank's low equity home loans
12th Sep 13, 11:37am
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Reserve Bank Governor says his GFC experience in the US helped drive crackdown on bank's low equity home loans
Law Commission recommends new law for trusts clarifying legal rights and duties of people who use trusts to manage their assets
11th Sep 13, 3:19pm
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Law Commission recommends new law for trusts clarifying legal rights and duties of people who use trusts to manage their assets
A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
9th Sep 13, 5:57pm
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A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
FMA wraps up 4 finance company probes, decides to take no action
9th Sep 13, 11:42am
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FMA wraps up 4 finance company probes, decides to take no action
Opinion: Elizabeth Davies on why she doesn't want to be dependant on technology and smartphones
9th Sep 13, 10:54am
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Opinion: Elizabeth Davies on why she doesn't want to be dependant on technology and smartphones
Latest RBNZ figures show that net household financial wealth has fallen for the first time in nearly two years
6th Sep 13, 4:09pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show that net household financial wealth has fallen for the first time in nearly two years
BNZ, Visa and Vodafone launch 'pre-commercial' mobile wallet ahead of next year's broader TSM launch
6th Sep 13, 9:59am
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BNZ, Visa and Vodafone launch 'pre-commercial' mobile wallet ahead of next year's broader TSM launch
Andrew Hrothgar Robinson alleged to have stolen $3 mln of investors' funds
5th Sep 13, 12:05pm
Andrew Hrothgar Robinson alleged to have stolen $3 mln of investors' funds
The West sells out of its gold as prices fall, while the East buys up taking it as a buying opportunity
4th Sep 13, 11:21am
The West sells out of its gold as prices fall, while the East buys up taking it as a buying opportunity
Insurers handling 15% of all building quake claims reassure customers they are making 'significant progress'; release detailed update
3rd Sep 13, 8:29pm
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Insurers handling 15% of all building quake claims reassure customers they are making 'significant progress'; release detailed update
Opinion: Elizabeth Davies sees parents raising children on a diet of white collar crime, where it’s 'only illegal if you get caught'
3rd Sep 13, 9:50am
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Opinion: Elizabeth Davies sees parents raising children on a diet of white collar crime, where it’s 'only illegal if you get caught'
Banking Ombudsman issues guide on guaranteeing another person's debt
2nd Sep 13, 9:31am
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Banking Ombudsman issues guide on guaranteeing another person's debt
Growth of household debt is flat at 0.4% in the latest month; the rush to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
30th Aug 13, 3:31pm
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Growth of household debt is flat at 0.4% in the latest month; the rush to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million, admits fraud and theft
29th Aug 13, 10:52am
Financial adviser David Ross, who 'overstated' client funds by $380 million, admits fraud and theft
Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
27th Aug 13, 5:01pm
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Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
NZ Super Fund makes record return of 25.8% in financial year to June
27th Aug 13, 4:24pm
NZ Super Fund makes record return of 25.8% in financial year to June
British payday lender starts offering NZ loans, says RBNZ LVR restrictions may create demand to 'fill the gap'
26th Aug 13, 4:24pm
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British payday lender starts offering NZ loans, says RBNZ LVR restrictions may create demand to 'fill the gap'
Dispute resolution scheme FSCL says more borrowers are complaining about consumer lending, especially car loans
21st Aug 13, 12:43pm
Dispute resolution scheme FSCL says more borrowers are complaining about consumer lending, especially car loans
Elizabeth Davies on how she pays more than her rent to go on holiday to relieve the stress of paying rent
19th Aug 13, 1:25pm
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Elizabeth Davies on how she pays more than her rent to go on holiday to relieve the stress of paying rent