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Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering
Artificial Intelligence

Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering

In 2016 alone, approximately 15.4 million consumers were victims of identity theft or fraud, resulting in $16 billion in losses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ
iPad

Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ

The enterprise iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch accessory manufacturer is looking for local partners to continue its momentum.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
BNZ opens co-working space in Christchurch – and it's free!
Partner Programmes

BNZ opens co-working space in Christchurch – and it's free!

The space is bolstered by the fact there is Wi-Fi, printing and perhaps best of all, free coffee. All you need to do is bring your laptop.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Massey University

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub

Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds
Shares

Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds

The retailer may sell as much as $125 million of five-year bonds to refinance $100 million of bonds maturing next month.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Bank of New Zealand

Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ

Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
No more Air NZ points for BNZ credit cards as Westpac steps in; cash replacement mooted
Westpac

No more Air NZ points for BNZ credit cards as Westpac steps in; cash replacement mooted

BNZ cut off from Air NZ points as Westpac fills the void, with a cash-back scheme to quell customer concerns over rewards.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
NZ manufacturers suffer, Australian assets look cheaper as dollar parity looms
Bank of New Zealand

NZ manufacturers suffer, Australian assets look cheaper as dollar parity looms

New Zealand manufacturing exporters are facing record headwinds from the kiwi's strength against the Australian dollar, with foreign exchange trade.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
NZ dollar climbs back above 96 Australian cents after weak jobs data
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar climbs back above 96 Australian cents after weak jobs data

The New Zealand dollar rose above 96 Australian cents for the first time in five weeks, after data showed a weaker-than-expected Australian labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) stories

Touch ID for BNZ mobile banking app on its way
Biometrics

Touch ID for BNZ mobile banking app on its way

BNZ to offer Touch ID on its mobile banking app, giving customers easier access to their accounts. iOS update available in July.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
EduTech

Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Online retail spending: April results are in
Bank of New Zealand

Online retail spending: April results are in

April online retail spending in New Zealand climbed 7% year-on-year to over NZD $3 billion annually, with international merchants seeing a 14% rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader
Marketing Technologies

BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader

BNZ's upgraded PayClip now supports EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard, enhancing payment options for small and medium-sized businesses on the go.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits
Bank of New Zealand

Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits

A new report from Bank of New Zealand says total online retail spending in March increased by 11% compared to March 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed

The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement

The New Zealand dollar jumped more than one US cent after the Federal Reserve was more cautious than expected about a revival in the US economy and th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Banks relieved as RBNZ drops '5-plus' test for home loans
Bank of New Zealand

Banks relieved as RBNZ drops '5-plus' test for home loans

The major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has dropped proposals that would have deemed anyone owning five or.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015