New Zealand

Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

Payment firm Nium now a registered financial service provider in New Zealand

It plans to offer virtual accounts, and debit and prepaid cards, amongst other services.

New Zealand banks to persevere amidst inquiry by Commerce Commission: S&P Global

The banks, Australia-owned, hold a total market share of 85%.

New Zealand picks Citi in banking services panel

Other new panel members are ANZ Bank and Westpac.

HSBC winding down wealth, personal banking business in New Zealand

The bank can no longer justify investing into this business, it said in a statement.

Chart of the Week: New Zealand’s BNPL market value to reach $1.2b in 2023

By 2026, the transaction value is expected to grow to $1.9b.

MUFG Bank signs BTNZ as first client for green deposits product in New Zealand

The funds are used for green loans in clean transportation and green development.

Alternative payments inch closer to e-commerce domination in New Zealand

The growth of BNPL has pushed up adoption of alternative payments.

New Zealand card payments market to be valued $67.1b in 2026

On average, each NZ individual holds over three cards, GlobalData found.

New Zealand’s card payments market to rebound 10.3% in 2021

The market is expected to top $83.2b in four years’ time.

New Zealand’s expected interest rate hike to raise banks’ profits: Fitch

However, its impact on earnings may take some time to rise as mortgages are not yet due.

New Zealand banks' profits drop 20.4% in Q1

Lending remained strong in Q1 but recorded dramatic plunges in April and May.

Chart of the Week: New Zealand card payments to grow 2.2% annually through 2023

The pandemic will slow card payments adoption as consumers switch to online payments.

New Zealand banks will still be profitable despite lockdown: S&P

The earlier announced fiscal measures should provide ample support to banks.