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Demerger decision: Exiting Westpac CEO on NZ business review

The bank has released its half year profit to March 31.

Kiwi ad agency claims account of major Australian bank

The Kiwi founders have reason to celebrate.

Liam Dann: Is central bank independence under attack?

A complex Reserve Bank policy scrap goes to the heart of a bigger global economic debate.

Wolves at the door: The woman fighting NZ's fraudsters and conmen

The internet has magnified the charm of the fraudster.

Abuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global report

Sectors like banking and real estate were identified for potential vulnerability.

Why NZ's largest bank is changing way it talks to customers

A simple conversation can mean the difference between loyalty and loathing.

Brian Fallow: Digital skills are essential skills

Lack of digital skills can hold you back on the job - or stop you from getting one.

Markets watchdog warns fund managers about advertising phenomenal investment returns

Promoting gains without context can be misleading.

Auckland house sales shatter firm's record for prices, properties sold

March strong for agency, economists forecast lower rises this year

'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her home

Alleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.

Robertson says Govt will review Westpac's role as country's banker

The contract is up for renewal in 2023.

ASB boss points to 'warning signs' in Kiwis savings' habits

Research found many have less than $1000 saved as a backup.

Why Westpac's NZ move could be followed by other banks

Past experience has shown what one big Aussie bank does the others do too.

Duncan Bridgeman: Could Westpac juice up the New Zealand sharemarket?

With the right governance and price, Westpac would attract significant investor appetite.

Westpac considers spinning off NZ business

Process under way, Westpac says.

Investment property interest write-off change prompts rethink by major bank

ANZ says its affordability equations will need to be reviewed.

Markets watchdog takes Rockfort to task over misleading ads

The FMA has directed Rockfort Markets to remove or amend ads on its website.

Reserve Bank takes action against Westpac

Westpac required to commission two independent reports over risk governance concerns.