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Borrowers urged to talk to their bank as lending limits loom
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:24 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has urged prospective borrowers to talk to their bank as the Reserve Bank’s low equity lending restrictions come into force next week. More >>
Consumer credit law should be well-targeted and enforced
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 9:59 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the first reading of the Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill, and cautioned further work was needed to meet the Bill’s aims. More >>
Make a date with your money
Friday, 30 August 2013, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to make a date with their money during Money Week , which runs from 1 to 7 September. More >>
New anti-money laundering regime now in force
Monday, 1 July 2013, 9:49 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
All New Zealand banks are now required to comply with the new anti-money laundering regime, which came into force on 30 June. More >>
Beware scams that target seniors
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:18 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Be on guard against financial crime that targets seniors said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today as Fraud Awareness Week 2013 was launched. More >>
Retirement Commissioner appointment welcomed
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today congratulated Diane Maxwell on her appointment as Retirement Commissioner. “We have been working closely with Diane in her interim capacity and are pleased to see her confirmed in the permanent role of Retirement ... More >>
Cracking Down On Money Laundering to Combat Serious Crime
Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Cracking down on money laundering is part of a global response to serious crime and terrorism. New Zealand banks are playing their part by implementing a new law which comes into force on 30 June 2013. More >>
Bankers welcome interim Retirement Commissioner
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has today welcomed the appointment of interim Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell. More >>
Talk of legal action jumps the gun
Monday, 11 March 2013, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Talk of legal action today relating to bank fees fails to take into account differences between the New Zealand and Australian banking sectors. More >>
New Zealand banks strong, stable and safe
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 10:09 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
New Zealand banks had another solid and stable year according to according to KPMG’s Financial Institutions Performance Survey for the 2012 financial year. “The survey shows our banks are among the best funded and regulated in the world, and fiercely ... More >>
Telephone Scam Alert
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Telephone Scam Alert The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is urging the public to be on guard against a telephone scam. Scammers purporting to be from the New Zealand Bankers’ Association are phoning members of the public and saying they are investigating ... More >>
Mortgagee sales continue to decline
Sunday, 23 December 2012, 9:01 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Mortgagee sales continue to decline according to Terralink data for the September quarter released today. There were 516 mortgagee sales in the three months from July to September this year, down 15 per cent from the June quarter. More >>
Banking industry profits in the middle of the pack
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today released long run bank profitability data which compares returns on equity for New Zealand banks against NZX listed companies. More >>
Flipside of Interest Rate Cuts
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Recent cuts in fixed interest rates highlight the level of intense competition in the New Zealand banking sector. This is good news for borrowers, but will impact on returns for bank depositors. More >>
NZ banks well placed for challenges ahead
Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 9:17 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
Survey finds NZ banks well placed for challenges ahead The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed KPMG’s annual Financial Institutions Performance Survey ( FIPS ) In its 25th year, the 2011 survey shows New Zealand has a strong, stable ... More >>
Draft loan shark law welcomed
Monday, 2 April 2012, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has welcomed the government’s release today of a draft bill targeted at loan sharks and fringe lenders. More >>
More accurate credit picture welcomed
Friday, 30 March 2012, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has welcomed changes to credit reporting in New Zealand that take effect from 1 April 2012. More >>
New Zealand Bankers’ Association appoints new CE
Friday, 24 February 2012, 11:09 am | New Zealand Bankers' Association
New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) is pleased to announce that Kirk Hope will step into the role of chief executive of the NZBA at the end of March, taking over from acting chief executive Martin Philipsen. More >>
Banks support move to help leaky home owners
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) today welcomed the government’s financial assistance package (FAP) for leaky homes which will provide a further option for affected home owners. The package will offer a government contribution of 25% of ... More >>
BNZ to Chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Bankers' Association
The new Chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) for 2011/12 is Bank of New Zealand Managing Director and Chief Executive Andrew Thorburn. David Hisco, Chief Executive Officer of ANZ New Zealand, is the Deputy Chair. More >>