George Frazis
With Westpac reviewing its ownership of Westpac NZ, Gareth Vaughan ponders the questions of why anyone might sell an oligopoly bank, and who might want to buy an oligopoly bank
5th Apr 21, 6:31am
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With Westpac reviewing its ownership of Westpac NZ, Gareth Vaughan ponders the questions of why anyone might sell an oligopoly bank, and who might want to buy an oligopoly bank
Westpac NZ keen to follow Aussie parent and launch services allowing customers to bank while texting with iPhone contacts
24th Jan 18, 10:16am
Westpac NZ keen to follow Aussie parent and launch services allowing customers to bank while texting with iPhone contacts
Former Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis touted as potential successor to Ian Narev as Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO
17th Nov 17, 11:56am
Former Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis touted as potential successor to Ian Narev as Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO
ANZ NZ, the country's biggest bank, to have ex-PM John Key as its chairman from January 2018
18th Oct 17, 10:28am
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ANZ NZ, the country's biggest bank, to have ex-PM John Key as its chairman from January 2018
Westpac aiming to be world's best digital bank after CEO found 'digital offering not up to standard' on his arrival
5th Nov 13, 4:50pm
Westpac aiming to be world's best digital bank after CEO found 'digital offering not up to standard' on his arrival
Westpac NZ boss Peter Clare receives annual pay of just under NZ$4 mln as group continues freeze on both fixed remuneration and incentive targets
14th Nov 12, 10:21am
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Westpac NZ boss Peter Clare receives annual pay of just under NZ$4 mln as group continues freeze on both fixed remuneration and incentive targets
New Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare says bank adds buffer to cover interest rate movements in high LVR loans, wants to grow rural lending market share
4th May 12, 4:12pm
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New Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare says bank adds buffer to cover interest rate movements in high LVR loans, wants to grow rural lending market share
Australian bank regulator raises concerns around the risk management of executive pay saying executives' remuneration must not incorporate 'risk time bombs'
13th Mar 12, 4:26pm
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Australian bank regulator raises concerns around the risk management of executive pay saying executives' remuneration must not incorporate 'risk time bombs'
Peter Clare, chief operating officer of Westpac's Australian Financial Services business, to replace George Frazis as Westpac NZ CEO
9th Mar 12, 11:36am
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Peter Clare, chief operating officer of Westpac's Australian Financial Services business, to replace George Frazis as Westpac NZ CEO
Westpac NZ asset & liability transfer from Aussie parent, bringing it in line with RBNZ rules, cost NZ$4.2 bln
14th Dec 11, 4:29pm
Westpac NZ asset & liability transfer from Aussie parent, bringing it in line with RBNZ rules, cost NZ$4.2 bln
Westpac NZ doubles profit in September quarter to NZ$146 mln and grows lending by NZ$508 mln with high LVR home loans rising
14th Dec 11, 4:22pm
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Westpac NZ doubles profit in September quarter to NZ$146 mln and grows lending by NZ$508 mln with high LVR home loans rising
CEOs of country's four big banks get A$11.7 mln (NZ$15.3 mln), combined, in annual pay with 31% in fixed pay and rest in bonuses and benefits
15th Nov 11, 4:10pm
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CEOs of country's four big banks get A$11.7 mln (NZ$15.3 mln), combined, in annual pay with 31% in fixed pay and rest in bonuses and benefits
Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis sees annual pay drop to NZ$4.6 mln from NZ$5.73 mln
14th Nov 11, 11:55am
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Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis sees annual pay drop to NZ$4.6 mln from NZ$5.73 mln
Some New Zealand banks might have to beef up their capital holdings to meet the Reserve Bank's Basel III proposals
9th Nov 11, 4:17pm
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Some New Zealand banks might have to beef up their capital holdings to meet the Reserve Bank's Basel III proposals
RBNZ eyes introduction of NZ version of Basel III from 2013, says banks holding additional capital is 'easily justified'
8th Nov 11, 11:38am
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RBNZ eyes introduction of NZ version of Basel III from 2013, says banks holding additional capital is 'easily justified'
Westpac NZ to stick with red despite Aussie parent changing corporate colour to brown
7th Nov 11, 4:03pm
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Westpac NZ to stick with red despite Aussie parent changing corporate colour to brown
Opinion: With more big bank profit in 2011 than the boom year of 2007, the time remains ripe to haggle with your bank
7th Nov 11, 4:01pm
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Opinion: With more big bank profit in 2011 than the boom year of 2007, the time remains ripe to haggle with your bank
Long awaited Standard and Poor's bank credit rating rejig nears and it hints downgrade fears may prove overdone
3rd Nov 11, 4:26pm
Long awaited Standard and Poor's bank credit rating rejig nears and it hints downgrade fears may prove overdone
More margin growth expected for Westpac from its 'win-win' of mortgage customers taking up lower rate, higher margin loans
3rd Nov 11, 4:21pm
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More margin growth expected for Westpac from its 'win-win' of mortgage customers taking up lower rate, higher margin loans
Personal finance editor breaks up with her bank, again, with good intentions of following through and a wish for a sweet kiss off from Westpac
3rd Nov 11, 9:38am
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Personal finance editor breaks up with her bank, again, with good intentions of following through and a wish for a sweet kiss off from Westpac
Complaints to Banking Ombudsman up 13% so far in 2011-12 year; Ombudsman Deborah Battell tells customers to ask their bank lots of questions
2nd Nov 11, 4:24pm
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Complaints to Banking Ombudsman up 13% so far in 2011-12 year; Ombudsman Deborah Battell tells customers to ask their bank lots of questions
Westpac NZ posts 41% rise in annual cash earnings to NZ$454 mln as impairments drop, margins rise
2nd Nov 11, 10:21am
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Westpac NZ posts 41% rise in annual cash earnings to NZ$454 mln as impairments drop, margins rise
Westpac Group completes transfer of NZ$1.1 bln of assets from Aussie parent to NZ subsidiary to bring it in line with RBNZ regulations
2nd Nov 11, 10:01am
Westpac Group completes transfer of NZ$1.1 bln of assets from Aussie parent to NZ subsidiary to bring it in line with RBNZ regulations
Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis worried about possible bank credit rating downgrades after NZ sovereign ratings downgrades
18th Oct 11, 4:06pm
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Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis worried about possible bank credit rating downgrades after NZ sovereign ratings downgrades
Commerce Minister Simon Power joining Westpac, heading up banking services to its wealthy 'premium' personal customers
11th Oct 11, 2:13pm
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Commerce Minister Simon Power joining Westpac, heading up banking services to its wealthy 'premium' personal customers