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Major bank offers record low floating rate for new build houses
The rate will undercut rival new build offers.
Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it
Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.
Scott St John to join ANZ NZ board
St John was previously chief executive of share broker Jarden.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
Liam Dann: Did we just have a recession? Here comes the big reveal
New GDP data is due this morning. Liam Dann looks at what we should make of it.
Retail spending surge may see NZ avoid recession
Strong summer spending points to stronger than expected GDP growth, economists say
72 complaints made to banking watchdog after loved ones die
It comes after numerous widows complained about their treatment from banks while grieving.
Credit card debacle: Widows claim bad treatment by banks
Grief-stricken women were left in tears after their appointments with the bank.
Clampdown on banks' merchant fees could sink credit card loyalty schemes
Consumers could pay lower credit card surcharges but lose out in another way.
Skill shortage: Bank can't find staff for risk and compliance
ANZ has around 300 vacancies.
Liam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shock
The economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact
ANZ half year profit up 18 per cent to $930m
ANZ reveals how it has performed over the six months to March 31.
Kiwi ad agency claims account of major Australian bank
The Kiwi founders have reason to celebrate.
Why NZ's largest bank is changing way it talks to customers
A simple conversation can mean the difference between loyalty and loathing.
Court of Appeal cuts robbery getaway driver's sentence
The Northlander argued the district court judge's sentencing starting point was too high.
Remaining Bonus Bond holders to get little bit extra
Bondholders will get their final payout in the second half of this year.
Investment property interest write-off change prompts rethink by major bank
ANZ says its affordability equations will need to be reviewed.
'Chilling effect': New policies risk impacting on wider economy
New housing policies will slow the housing market but could they also slow the economy?
Simplicity commits $20m to Aotearoa Pledge housing fund
The contribution is the largest to date for the Aotearoa Pledge.
ANZ fined $280,000 for misleading credit card insurance policies
"ANZ simply was not looking or looking adequately in the right places."
Liam Dann: RBNZ pushes back on celebrating recovery too soon
The RBNZ is waging a battle with bullish markets over recovery expectations.
NZ bank profits fell 28 per cent in 2020, to $4 billion
Impaired asset expenses rose sharply across the banks.
Major bank clamps down on new-build lending to investors
Banks are also taking a divergent approach on pre-approvals.
ANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told
"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."
Money Talks: Why economists get it wrong more often than right
ANZ economist Sharon Zollner shares thoughts on money, debt and the price of lollies.
Why banks aren't taking advantage of cheap money
Just $1.04 billion has been lent through the programme.
Leading questions: ANZ's Antonia Watson's advice for the Government
ANZ NZ bank boss Antonia Watson makes some predictions for 2021.
NZ's largest bank ups ante for property investors: 40% deposit now needed
The bank has immediately increased its deposit requirements.
Businessman who founded media company released from prison
Siu Shun Ho has said he couldn't forgive himself and deeply regrets his criminal actions.
$8m bank fraud: Computer company manager to be released from prison
Christopher Christie cannot handle or manage another person's money upon release.
Which Kiwi bank boss earned the most?
All the bank bosses took a pay cut but one still earned a lot more than the others.
Second bank to increase investor deposit to 30pc
The housing market has been booming in recent months.