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ComCom diagnoses the problem with NZ’s banking industry – but will its solutions offer a real fix?

Written by Martien Lubberink, Associate Professor of Economics, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

The New Zealand Commerce Commission recently released a draft report on the state of personal banking services in New Zealand. Unsurprisingly, the market study found a marked lack of competition among the largest financial institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

But will the government bailout of Kiwibank in 2022 or the arr...

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How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
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What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
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Former Etihad boss brings substantial event insight to PMY Group Board
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The government is right - immigration helps us rather than harms us
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Is mediatech the new fintech?
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UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

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Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

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Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

ComCom diagnoses the problem with NZ’s banking industry – but will its solutions offer a real fix?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others

AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Former Etihad boss brings substantial event insight to PMY Group Board

The government is right - immigration helps us rather than harms us

Is mediatech the new fintech?

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

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