Rural banking inquiry a good opportunity, ASB says

Rural banking inquiry a good opportunity, ASB says
ASB's Aidan Gent says conditions are tough for farmers at the moment. (Image: supplied)
Riley Kennedy
The inquiry into rural banking is a good opportunity to “stare into” some of the concerns raised, ASB’s head of rural says.Less than an hour after Federated Farmers launched a petition calling for a formal inquiry on the first day of Fieldays, finance minister Nicola Willis announced she has called for a select committee inquiry into banking competition, with a focus on rural banking and lending.The finance and expenditure select committee will lead the main inquiry, with the primary production committee focusing on the rural...

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