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72 complaints made to banking watchdog after loved ones die
It comes after numerous widows complained about their treatment from banks while grieving.
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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.
What the boss of NZ's largest bank was paid
The pay package of ANZ New Zealand chief executive Antonia Watson has been revealed.
ANZ bank boss on why housing market is booming
ANZ has had a record month for home lending in October.
Bonus Bonds enter wind-up mode, investors can no longer cash in
Bonus Bond holders can no longer cash in their investments.
Covid casualty: ANZ Bank's $562m profit slump
ANZ New Zealand's full-year result has been released.
ANZ chair Sir John Key, bankers fear Reserve Bank stimulation creating asset bubbles
The bosses of the big four banks talk about the big challenges ahead.
Foreign currency exchange dives but major banks stick with it
ANZ will follow Kiwibank in quitting buying and selling foreign currency.
Bank profits fall 13 per cent, provisioning rises to $2.5 billion as worst yet to come
KPMG's quarterly report shows bank profits have dropped again.
Suspicious transactions: Major NZ banks named in global probe
A global investigation has revealed transactions involving 'dirty money'.