'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.
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One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.
Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m
Police seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.
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'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
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It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
ATM skimmers clean out woman's bank account
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
Contactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changes
Payment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.
House market rebound fails to ignite
More competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
BNZ boss defends record profit
The bank has announced a profit increase of 7 per cent to $1.4 billion.
BNZ profit rises 7% to $1.4 billion
Strong business and home lending has helped drive BNZ’s profit up.
Kiwi banker Ross McEwan on how to solve the labour crisis
McEwan says some of the fallout from Covid lockdowns is still to come.
Workers need to be back in the office - NAB's Kiwi boss
But he isn't advocating for a five day a week return.
Editorial: BNZ will get no credit for art sale
OPINION: BNZ has been owned by the National Australia Bank for exactly 30 years.
Businesses a 'lucrative target' for scammers, expert warns
And new versions of common scams are continually emerging.
Helen Clark's anger over BNZ's $10m 'irreplaceable' art sell-off
Critics say the sale of the bank's valuable art collection will be a great loss to Kiwis.
NZ headed for recession in 2023, but inflation to fall fast - BNZ
BNZ sees an 'orderly correction' with unemployment remaining low and business solid.
Cashback war: BNZ offers up to $20k back for home loan borrowers
But borrowers will have to take out a loan for $2 million to get the full cashback.
'It would've bought you a house': The single Kiwi banknote once worth $15,000
Specimen banknote once changed hands for almost $100,000.
GDP slump: Why we're not halfway to recession ... yet
The economy will rebound from the Omicron slump, but the real pain may still be to come.
Radical change is happening in NZ's finance industry
There will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.
BNZ economist: Chances of recession 'rising by the day'
The chances of getting through this interest rate cycle with a "soft landing" are fading.
'The party must go on': Shakespeare bar owner to plough on with 125th bash despite setbacks
BNZ is threatening to cancel merchant facilities after a burglary at the historic bar.
Why BNZ says its customers can cope with rising interest rates
The Bank of New Zealand has released is half-year result.
BNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outage
BNZ customers were unable to use ATM cards or access online banking services for hours.
Third bank increases mortgage rates after cash rate rise
The Reserve Bank increased the OCR from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent yesterday.
Profits under pressure: Dark clouds hanging over banking sector
December's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
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