Consultation opens on new regime for NZ authorised deposit takers 07 December 2021 6:09AM The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is calling for feedback on the draft legislation for the proposed Deposit Takers Act, which will create a single regulatory regime for all banks plus non-bank deposit t.. read more
Briefs: CBA completes Colonial sale, new AMP CTO 02 December 2021 5:45AM Commonwealth Bank has completed the sale of a 55 per cent interest in its superannuation and investment business Colonial First State to investment company KKR & Co. read more
Briefs: CBA offers zero-rate business loan, new BCCC CEO, and more 01 December 2021 5:54AM Commonwealth Bank has launched a business loan promotion, Business Boost Loan, offering up to A$100,000 of unsecured finance for two years at zero interest and with a three-month repayment holiday. read more
Briefs: BPay, Dnister lose CEOS 30 November 2021 5:56AM John Banfield, CEO of BPAY, and Liam Tiernan, CEO of DNISTER Ukrainian Credit Co-operative, are both leaving their roles. read more
Briefs: ACCC approves NAB’s Citi deal, ScotPac expands product range 26 November 2021 6:08AM The ACCC will not oppose NAB’s proposed acquisition of Citigroup’s Australian consumer banking business. read more
Briefs: BNK appoints interim banking CEO, Kiwibank customers get pre-approvals withdrawn 18 November 2021 6:28AM BNK Banking Corp has appointed its general manager, banking and wholesale at BNK Bank, Allan Savins, as the bank’s interim chief executive. read more
Brief: ANZ under fire over asset finance restriction 17 November 2021 5:54AM Commercial finance brokers are unhappy with ANZ’s recent changes to asset finance applications. read more
Briefs: RBNZ chief economist departs, new CEO takes reins at Westpac NZ 16 November 2021 6:20AM Yuong Ha, the Reserve Bank of NZ’s Head of Economics and Chief Economist, is leaving the bank after 25 years. read more
Briefs: Amex and PayPal rewards deal, ANZ's new Mid-East head 11 November 2021 6:02AM American Express has teamed up with PayPal in Australia in a deal that will allow Amex card holders to use their Membership Rewards points for PayPal purchases. read more