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December interest rate cut uncertain: Fed governor
Finance

December interest rate cut uncertain: Fed governor

Lisa Cook says the timing of further reductions will depend on new data.

Bayly to banks: ‘Just get on with it’
Finance

Bayly to banks: ‘Just get on with it’

Minister Andrew Bayly is impatient for the changes needed to improve competition.

Ben Moore 20 Nov 2024
‘Regulatory failure’ let NZ’s payments fall behind
Finance

‘Regulatory failure’ let NZ’s payments fall behind

NZ was the All Blacks of payments, but now barely makes regionals as regulation lagged.

Ben Moore 19 Nov 2024