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Banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rules
New tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.
Architectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppression
The designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.
More mortgage rates tumble after OCR cut
Another major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.
Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.
Letters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving grace
OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?
'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
BNZ licks wounds after organic grocer’s demise
The liquidators have revealed the organic grocer owes over $1 million to BNZ.
Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m
Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.
Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year
Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.
ProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas
'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.
'It will not be the end' – Gloriavale CEO responds to BNZ closing accounts
Govt declines request to put statutory manager in place to manage Gloriavale's finances.
BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call
'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'
Gloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accounts
Two-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.
'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account
'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'
Nadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loans
OPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.
'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.
28-level Auckland office tower half-empty: Why?
'Wouldn’t say it is a ghost tower: it's poised to take advantage of improving conditions.'
Will falling interest rates weaken bank profits? BNZ boss weighs in
Dan Huggins: Banks' abilities to cut deposit rates are limited in a competitive market.
BNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapse
Unsecured debt holders face being wiped out following boat firesale.
Premium NZ golf brand retailer in liquidation after two years
A tough year for retailers as another company goes into liquidation.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Two major banks make big cuts to home loan rates
More relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.
BNZ online services back running after second outage in two days
More than 350 people have reported issues with BNZ's services on the website Downdetector.
BNZ Mobile app, online banking running again: Thousands of customers report error
More than 600 people reported an issue with their BNZ app on the Downdetector website.
Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging
Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
Options for whānau to build on Māori freehold land
BNZ’s standard home criteria can secure a home loan for housing on Māori owned land
BNZ trims mortgage rates after US Fed decision
The move came after the Fed kicked off a new era of monetary policy easing.