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Banking Banana Skins
02.02.2012
This week the Banking Banana Skins report was released. Produced by the London-based Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers, it included the results of a global banking industry survey. The survey has run for 13 years and for the first time included a New Zealand supplement. 710 bankers, regulators and observers in 58 countries were polled in November and December 2011. New Zealand was well represented with 22 respondents.
More about Banking Banana Skins »What will 2012 bring?
27.01.2012
The New Zealand Bankers' Association is now in its 121st year. It’s already shaping up to be a busy one for us. We will continue working with our members to provide an industry voice and promote policy outcomes which contribute to a safe and successful banking system that benefits New Zealanders and the New Zealand economy.
More about What will 2012 bring? »Standard & Poor's rating review
05.12.2011
The overall review by S&P has resulted in a minor adjustment in bank credit ratings here. What this outcome suggests is that the banking system in New Zealand is in good shape, remains strong, and is well capitalised and regulated.
More about Standard & Poor's rating review »Washington’s tax offensive
07.10.2011
In light of the United States debt crisis that played out in Washington DC this year, it’s not surprising that the US Internal Revenue Service is trying to clamp down on tax abuse.
More about Washington’s tax offensive »The skinny on bank profits and margins
28.09.2011
I was concerned to see recent commentary that bank profits are up due to an increase in the banks’ net interest margin.
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