New Zealand central bank governor Adrian Orr has been reappointed for a second five-year term, giving him the opportunity to complete an aggressive tightening cycle as the bank seeks to regain control of inflation. Finance Minister Grant Robertson reappointed Orr after a “unanimous recommendation” from the Reserve Bank Board, Robertson said on Tuesday in Wellington. Orr’s second term begins on …

Citigroup Inc is increasing holiday allowances for UK staff, the latest bid by a bank to improve its working culture. From January, new employees will get 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 after two years and 29 after five years, Kathryn Skelton, head of human resources in the UK, said in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg. Previously …

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.’s investing banking arm is planning to expand its operation by hiring about 20 bankers, betting on a rebound in deals activity next year. The addition would mean a 25% increase to its current 80-strong investment banking unit, according to S Ramesh, managing director and chief executive officer of Kotak Investment Banking. The firm is looking to …