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Budget Hits the Right Notes
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 5:12 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
The government continues to guide the economy in the right direction said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today in response to Budget 2013. More >>
Skimming bust a reminder to be on guard
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 1:34 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
This week’s sentencing of two Romanian fraudsters provides a useful reminder to be on guard when using your bank card. The convicted men were planning to set up skimming devices on ATMs in New Zealand, have been fined $1000 each and will be deported ... More >>
Bank customer satisfaction high – survey
Monday, 8 April 2013, 2:33 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
A public opinion survey has found a high level satisfaction among bank customers, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association revealed today. Eighty-two per cent of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with their main bank, with only seven per cent dissatisfied ... More >>
Westpac to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 10:59 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Westpac to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association Westpac New Zealand chief executive Peter Clare has been elected chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association for 2013/14. ASB Bank chief executive Barbara Chapman was elected deputy chair. “I ... More >>
Heartland Bank joins New Zealand Bankers’ Association
Monday, 25 March 2013, 11:25 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Heartland Bank joins New Zealand Bankers’ Association Heartland Bank today joined the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, bringing the total number of the association’s member banks to 14. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope ... More >>
Don’t get caught by phishing scams this summer
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 5:29 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
Never give anyone your PIN or internet banking username or password said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association as we head into the summer holidays. More >>
Bank safety tips for the holidays
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:09 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
In the lead-up to Christmas the New Zealand Bankers’ Association has reminded people how to avoid fraud and scams over the holiday season. “This is a special time of the year to share with family and friends. More >>
Interest-free overdrafts for Novopay affected teachers
Friday, 30 November 2012, 11:16 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Interest-free overdrafts for Novopay affected teachers All retail banks are offering interest-free overdrafts to teachers and other school staff affected by the Novopay payroll system issues from now until 15 January 2013. “Banks across the board are ... More >>
Banks support financial outlook
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 11:41 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Banks support financial outlook The Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report issued today has confirmed that banks are supporting New Zealand’s financial outlook in the face of ongoing global economic challenges. “Well-regulated strong ... More >>
Steps towards FATCA agreement applauded
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 11:31 am | NZ Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today applauded the government’s decision to seek an inter-governmental agreement between New Zealand and the United States which will help financial institutions comply with new US tax reporting requirements. More >>
Banks fit to face challenges
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 10:23 am | NZ Bankers' Association
KPMG’s Financial Institutions Performance Survey (FIPS) report for the quarter to 30 June 2012 confirms that New Zealand banks are well placed to meet ongoing challenges. Those challenges to the banking sector, and the wider New Zealand economy, include ... More >>
Regulator’s KiwiSaver guidance disadvantages consumers
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 11:52 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Regulator’s KiwiSaver guidance disadvantages consumers By rewriting the law, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is doing consumers a disservice says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. Following the release of the FMA’s guidance note on the ... More >>
Banks top satisfaction surveys
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 10:06 am | NZ Bankers' Association
A recent survey has revealed that most people rate their bank highly, and that the banking sector in New Zealand rates well above other service sectors. More >>
Addressing Double Taxation a “Must” for Productivity Work
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 10:55 am | NZ Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association welcomes the interim report of the Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions on closer economic relations and a single economic market, but notes that addressing the issue of double taxation of company ... More >>
Get financial advice
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 10:05 am | NZ Bankers' Association
As part of Money Week (2 – 8 September), the New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to get financial advice on how best to manage their money. More >>
Report finds NZ banks continue to perform well
Friday, 31 August 2012, 2:27 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
Report finds NZ banks continue to perform well The New Zealand Bankers’ Association said today that PwC’s Banking Perspectives analysis of the major banks’ results for the first half of their 2012 financial years showed New Zealand banks were continuing ... More >>
Spring clean your personal finances
Friday, 31 August 2012, 9:11 am | NZ Bankers' Association
Money Week is a great time to spring clean your personal financial arrangements says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. Money Week brings together a range of financial education activities from 2 to 8 September. More >>
Email scam alert
Monday, 20 August 2012, 4:01 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
Email scam alert The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is urging the public to be on guard against an email scam. Scammers are sending emails out which appear to come from a New Zealand Bankers’ Association email address: nzba@nzba.org.nz . ... More >>
Bankers’ Association welcomes reduced business costs
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:04 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
Bankers’ Association welcomes reduced business costs The New Zealand Bankers’ Association welcomes the recent introduction of the Financial Reporting Bill by Commerce Minister Craig Foss. The Bill seeks to remove or reduce unnecessary and excessive ... More >>
Bankers’ Association applauds loan shark prosecution
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:51 pm | NZ Bankers' Association
Bankers’ Association applauds loan shark prosecution The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today applauded the prosecution of third tier lender Barry Hunt for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. “This is a great result. We congratulate ... More >>