Steve Jurkovich
KiwiBank CEO on becoming a 'maverick disruptor'
Kiwibank's chief executive Steve Jurkovich says the home-grown bank can provide real competition to the big four. Audio
Kiwibank on business loans: 'Talk to us early'
Businesses struggling during the Covid-19 crisis will now be able to apply for a loan from a $6.2b scheme being backed by the government. Nine banks have been approved to offer the loans of up to… Audio
Kiwibank's first half profit down with flat revenue
Kiwibank's first half profit is down, with increased operations and compliance costs expected to continue into the second half. Audio
Kiwibank to chase business customers in Auckland
Kiwibank will start targeting businesses in Auckland, in a bid to double its size and grow its commercial lending portfolio. Audio
Business News for 26 August 2019
A bumpy ride expected on markets as US-China trade tensions escalate further, housing market confidence rises, Kiwibank signals major investment in tech, construction sector booms despite pressure on… Audio
Early Business News for 26 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
KiwiBank increases customer deposits and lending
KiwiBank's profits has dipped slightly and expects littled change in the coming year as it fights the big Australian-owned banks for customers. Audio
Kiwibank hopes new capital rules will see playing field leveled
Kiwibank sees a plan to change the way some banks calculate risk as working in its favour. Audio
Kiwibank's performance returns to pre-quake levels
Growth in its customer base has seen Kiwibank's half year profit bounce back after the impact of the Kaikoura earthquake and a failed technology project. Audio
Kiwibank to review incentives for staff to sell products
Bank sales staff across the nine biggest retail banks in New Zealand earned $71 million in variable pay linked to performance measures - such as selling loans and products to customers - in the year… Video, Audio
KiwiBank's profits more than double
Kiwi Group, which owns KiwiBank, has more than doubled its full year net profit, reflecting improvements in interest margins and a low level of bad debts. Audio
Kiwibank ploughs on with tech investment
Kiwibank's new chief executive says the bank will invest in more technology projects despite losing $90 million on an upgrade last year. Audio
