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Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Politics: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he wants to buy back the Bank of New Zealand from Australian ownership and fold it into Kiwibank to create a new state-owned “National Bank of New Zealand,” arguing the price tag is far lower than critics claim and pitching KiwiSaver auto-enrolment for newborns as a long-term wealth move. Consumer Relief: Bank of America customers may be eligible for payouts from a $2.25M settlement over alleged 7-Eleven ATM out-of-network fees, with claims due by late July. Markets & Rates: Oil-driven inflation fears are weighing on risk assets; the NZD slid while yields rose as investors price “tighter for longer” amid renewed Middle East supply worries. Crypto Regulation Watch: The CLARITY Act’s momentum keeps traders focused on what clearer rules could mean for crypto flows. Credit Quality: Philippine banks’ NPL ratio eased to 3.29% in March, a three-month low, as loan growth helped offset rising soured loans. Payments Upgrade: Guyana is set to launch a real-time payments system (FASTA) on June 2 and integrate with India’s UPI, aiming to cut cash reliance and speed transfers.
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