#KiwiBank internet banking now comes with DataFarming scripts from 4 different third parties;

* dynatrace.io
* googletagmanager.com
* launchdarkly.com
* qualitrics.com

That's on top of the third-party scripts for the internal notifications, provided by atomic.io.

That's on top of the fact that source code for KB apps is not available to customers under a free license, allowing them to rely on security-by-obscurity instead of security-by-design backed up by peer review.

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#privacy

Thanks to KiwiBank selling off their KiwiSaver scheme to Fisher Funds, I'm now inadvertently investing in a range of disgusting corporate activities, including animal torture, fossil fuel mining, and fucking Meta and Uber;

https://mindfulmoney.nz/kiwisaver/FND552/fisher-funds-kiwisaver-plan-conservative-fund/

Does anyone know of a KiwiSaver fund that doesn't invest in animal torture, fossil fuels or technofascism?

#KiwiSaver #MindfulMoney #FisherFunds #KiwiBank

"Tell us why you're making the payment

You may be asked what the payment is for, for example paying a friend or a bill.

This helps us show you scam protection tips based on your payment purpose."

#KiwiBank, 2025

https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/personal-banking/accounts/payments/safer-payments/

Sure, this is why they want to collect data on what people are doing with our money. Also I really do own the Auckland Harbour Bridge and totally have the right to sell it to you for a price that's too good to pass up ...

#privacy #surveillance #banks

#Kiwibank is reducing some #Fees

"Great news – from 4 November 2025, you’ll no longer be charged several of our everyday banking fees.

This includes the Visa Debit Card annual fee, and fees associated with using an overseas ATM. If you lose or damage your card and need to order a replacement, that’ll be on us too. 

For our credit cards, we’re removing the Replacement card fee, and the Overseas ATM cash withdrawal fee."

and some others related to overseas transactions.

None of it affects me. But I hope it encourages some of you to open a Kiwibank account. No need to send money across the Ditch.

Financial Markets Authority warns Kiwibank for overcharging customers more than $900k

“We remain committed to fair and transparent banking practices and will continue to improve our processes to ensure…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #900k #authority #been #customers #financial #fma #for #kiwibank #Markets #more #NewZealand #NZ #over #overcharging #than #warned #warns #years
https://www.newsbeep.com/43771/

Kiwibank given go-ahead to raise $500m in capital | RNZ News

<<Willis reiterated an earlier assurance that the government would not publicly list Kiwibank on the stock market without first seeking an "electoral mandate".>>

Yest another reason not to vote National (or ACT NZF)

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/568441/kiwibank-given-go-ahead-to-raise-500m-in-capital

#NZPol #KiwiBank #NationalNotFitToGovern

"...Telecom, Post Bank....
...
To many on the left, that represents... companies which could have been retained to provide positive service to New Zealand, along with reliable dividends for years to come.
...
For those on the right, that’s a highly implausible alternate history.
...
That backdrop is crucial to understanding the gut response to news last week that the government is open to selling a stake in Kiwibank."

#NZPol #Kiwibank #StateAssets

https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/31-07-2024/the-case-for-selling-some-of-kiwibank