Commerce Commission dismisses Federated Farmers complaint regarding bank collusion

NZ HeraldRNZMonday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Commerce Commission, ANZ, United Nations, BNZ, Federated Farmers, Rabobank

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The Commerce Commission has dismissed a complaint from Federated Farmers alleging that five banks were coordinating agricultural lending through the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The Commission found no evidence of cartel-like behaviour regarding the banks' participation in the United Nations climate initiative.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 21 Jul 2025, 4:29pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 minutes
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    Commerce Commission dismisses Federated Farmers’ bank collusion claim (opens in new tab)

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