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Bank fees reduced or even dropped as competition bites
Some banks have reduced fees, while others have wiped some completely.
Wall St bankers 'lied over and over again'
A jury has begun deciding the fate of the two Bear Stearns managers whose hedge funds imploded in 2007, marking the start of the financial crisis.
Inflation surprises with 1.3pc rise, dollar jumps
The consumers price index (CPI) rose 1.3 per cent in the latest September quarter, higher than analysts were expecting for a recession-hit economy.
<i> Brian Fallow: </i> Inflation broader and stronger than expected
Today's CPI figures show a broader and stronger inflation that you would expect in an economy enfeebled by a prolonged recession.
Property sales jump 10pc in September
The number of houses sold in September rose 10 per cent, while prices increased 0.9 per cent.
Reserve Bank eases back on crisis measures
The Reserve Bank has withdrawn several temporary crisis measures put in place last year to help ensure day-to-day liquidity.
State of the art update for bank
One of New Zealand's most valuable art collections has been assembled in a room at the BNZ's new national headquarters in Auckland.
ANZ National lifts mortgage rates
A raft of mortgage rate changes have been announced, affecting both the ANZ and National banks.