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12 May 2010

Banks repay $0.8m in overcharged break fees

Two banks have had a rap on the knuckles and repaid $0.8 million in overcharged break fees on fixed-term loans following complaints after the sharp drop in interest rates in late 2008 and early 2009.

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10 May 2010

Greek tragedy derails rate hike certainty

Just as the market and economists were locking in predictions for a June rate hike after a speech by Governor Bollard and strong employment figures last week, the situation in Greece derailed any certainty within 24 hours.

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