Banking and finance
Build Partners collapse: Who wants $12.7m from construction company?
The amount is far worse than the approximately $5m initially thought to be owed.
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ANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of property
The Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.
ANZ increases cash profit as net interest margins get squeezed
The bank is New Zealand's largest.
'Little banking bubble': Scam victim slates Ombudsman ruling on full compo claim
The pair accused BNZ of missing crucial 'red flags' regarding a known scam.
Markets with Madison: Aus-NZ banks
The CEOs of NAB and BNZ explain how their banking brotherhood works. Video / Carson Bluck
National Australia Bank’s new boss is big on BNZ
Exclusive: Aussie bank boss fronts up about its big profits here.
Luxury hotel puts $50k into the wrong account - now the other company won't give it back
Hamilton Movers paid back $20k but won't say where the remaining $50k is.
The $2 billion digital 'ram raids': Inside the scams - fraudsters targeting your money
Revealed: The lengths scammers are going to, to deceive Kiwis.
'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.
JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression
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.
Kiwis' resilience will be tested in 2024 - BNZ boss
'Early on in my career, work became my life': BNZ chief's quest for work-life balance.
'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.
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation
Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.
The Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concern
Strike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.
'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
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.