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Chinese banks make inroads into market

Major Chinese banks operating in New Zealand continue to make significant inroads.

FMA casts net to short-term derivatives

The FMA wants to license all short-term derivatives firms before the year is out.

Banks not forgotten as UK seeks Brexit deal

The UK Prime Minister has highlighted the need for "implementation periods" for finance.

Rabobank NZ annual profit falls 14 per cent

Rabobank New Zealand posted a 14 per cent decline in annual profit last year .

FMA seeks tighter disclosure measures

FMA seeks tighter disclosure of non-GAAP measures that can make companies look better.

Banking on a good relationship

ICBC sees itself as a bridge between China and New Zealand.

Small investors treated as second class

COMMENT: The Shareholders' Association is on the warpath.

Police swoop on $10k bank account deals

New financial crime regulations will see banks provide police with more customer data.

BNZ's nuclear, tobacco free investment

Bank of New Zealand has developed a responsible investment policy.

Kiwibank cancels bond issue

Kiwibank is working urgently to resolve the compliance issues with the Reserve Bank.

Proof daylight saving costs us money

New research is supporting the view that it's time to ditch daylight savings.

The place where women rule

The job candidates for senior positions at these banks are impressive. And almost always, they're women.

Mary Holm: Credit concerns

I have a burning question. Why do banks send credit cards to teenagers when they turn 18?

Thai banking leads shift to equality

In Thailand women comprise 31 per cent of board and executive committee members in financial services.

Eroad staff charged with insider trading

A current and a former employee of logistics and fleet management company Eroad face charges.

Greymouth Credit Union to close, alongside other South Island branches

Credit Union South has confirmed the closure of its last West Coast branch, in Greymouth, from the end of the month.

Barbara Chapman: 5 women who inspire me

To mark International Women's Day, ASB chief executive Barbara Chapman tells the Herald about five women she draws inspiration from.

RBNZ announce review of bank capital requirements

New Zealand's central bank announced a review of bank capital requirements to examine how well the current framework operates and to consider potential improvements.