BNZ - Latest News [Page 18]
BNZ the country’s biggest Fair Trade workplace
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 2:42 pm | BNZ
The Fair Trade Association Australia and New Zealand has announced that BNZ has become the biggest New Zealand Fair Trade Workplace. More >>
BNZ reports sound profit and strong balance sheet
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 3:14 pm | BNZ
Bank of New Zealand has today reported cash earnings of $255 million for its core New Zealand Banking operations in the six months to 31 March 2010. This was an increase of 7.1% on the previous half year to September 2009, but down 8.6% compared to the ... More >>
NAB appoints Head of Environmental Treasury
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 2:59 pm | BNZ
National Australia Bank (NAB) has appointed Jennifer Lauber Patterson as Head of Environmental Treasury Solutions within its Wholesale Banking division. Based in Melbourne and reporting to Connie Sokaris, Head of Product Development and Execution, ... More >>
BNZ announces no excess payments for burglary
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:11 am | BNZ
Individuals who purchase SelectaDNA, a new theft deterrent, alongside their BNZ insurance policy and use it to mark their personal property will no longer need to pay a standard excess if they make a home burglary claim*. More >>
BNZ Survey - Confidence Eases Slightly
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 9:44 am | BNZ
Our first Confidence Survey for 2010 has found a net 37% of respondents expect the economy will improve over the coming year. More >>
BNZ Removes Personal Deposit Fees
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 11:05 am | BNZ
Less than six months after dropping honour and dishonour fees, BNZ has announced that it will be removing fees for depositing money into personal accounts through Internet banking, electronic banking, ATMs, telephone banking and through staff assisted ... More >>
NZ home loan affordability unchanged in Novembe
Friday, 18 December 2009, 12:58 pm | BNZ
New Zealand home loan affordability was unchanged in November after house prices were steady nationally and a slight increase in income was offset by slightly higher interest rates, the BNZ Home Loan Affordability measure shows. More >>
Home loan affordability deteriorates in October
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 2:49 pm | BNZ
Home loan affordability deteriorated sharply in October after house prices rose to record levels and fixed mortgage interest rates rose to their highest levels this year, the BNZ Home Loan Affordability measure shows. More >>
The results of our monthly BNZ Confidence Survey
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 10:13 am | BNZ
A net 50% of respondents feel the economy will get better over the coming year which is only a small pullback from the record net 56% optimistic in September. Compared with the recent past there has been a notable improvement in sentiment in the areas ... More >>
BNZ, CommComm reach settlement on interchange case
Monday, 5 October 2009, 11:28 am | BNZ
BNZ has signed a settlement agreement with the Commerce Commission in relation to claims over interchange for credit card transactions. Chris Reid, BNZ Chief General Counsel said, “BNZ is pleased to have settled the claims by agreement with the ... More >>
BNZ introduces small business service
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:55 pm | BNZ
Small businesses make up over 89% of all New Zealand business. BNZ has responded to this industry segment by introducing a dedicated service offering for small business customers from 1 October. More >>
BNZ offers lowest variable rate in NZ
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 3:52 pm | BNZ
BNZ has today announced a 0.26 reduction in the TotalMoney variable housing rate making it the lowest variable home loan rate available in the market at 5.59. Further to this, the variable rate for Standard, GlobalPlus, Fly Buys, Rapid Repay home loan ... More >>
BNZ Monthly Survey Results
Monday, 7 September 2009, 3:02 pm | BNZ
Attached you will find the results of last Friday’s survey of BNZ Weekly Overview readers. The results show confidence rising to a record net 56% positive about the economy over the coming year from 42% in August and 15% in July. Businesses note ... More >>
BNZ “Closed for Good” is open to suggestions!
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 4:00 pm | BNZ
A lot of organisations give their staff a day off now and then for volunteer work. This November, BNZ is taking this a step further, by closing the bank for a day. It’s called Closed for Good. On 4 November, BNZ stores and offices will be closed ... More >>
BNZ Home Loan Affordability report
Friday, 21 August 2009, 3:43 pm | BNZ
The BNZ Home Loan Affordability measure was unchanged in July from June as interest rates were steady and house prices did not move. However, interest rate increases since the end of July and signs of renewed confidence in the housing market going ... More >>
BNZ changes home lending rates
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 10:10 am | BNZ
BNZ has today announced a reduction in the TotalMoney variable housing rate making it the lowest variable home loan rate available in the market. In addition, the variable rate for Standard, GlobalPlus, Fly Buys and Rapid Repay home loan products has been ... More >>
BNZ to Appeal Tax Case Decision
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 1:24 pm | BNZ
BNZ Chief Executive Officer Andrew Thorburn today announced the bank will file an appeal against last month’s High Court judgment on the Structured Finance Tax Case. Andrew Thorburn said: “This is a complex area of law, and given the facts of the ... More >>
First home buyers still better off renting
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 1:26 pm | BNZ
First home buyers were financially better off renting in June rather than buying, as another slight rise in interest rates and house prices widened the gap, the BNZ Rent-or-Buy measure of housing affordability shows. More >>
BNZ drops dishonour fees on overdrawn accounts
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:56 pm | BNZ
BNZ today announced it will stop charging honour fees, dishonour fees and unpaid bill fees on transaction and savings accounts from 1 September 2009. The changes apply to both business and personal accounts. Dishonour fees and honour fees are ... More >>
High Court Judgment Released On Tax Case
Friday, 17 July 2009, 10:37 am | BNZ
As previously disclosed, the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is carrying out a review of certain structured finance transactions undertaken by some New Zealand banks. As part of this, BNZ received amended tax assessments for the 1998 to 2005 ... More >>