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Code of Banking Practice

The purpose of the Code is to record and communicate to the public the minimum standards of good banking practice that Members of the New Zealand Bankers' Association will observe to maintain good relationships and communication with customers.

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Priority Documents (Personal Property Securities Act 1999)

Member banks of the Association have agreed a number of standard form Deeds and Letters of Subordination and Priority that can be used where two, or three, lenders have competing interests in the one debtor's land or personal property.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy is the cornerstone of a healthy and vibrant economy. It was a key initiative arising out of the Job Summit held in Auckland in January 2009 and is strongly supported by the New Zealand banking sector.

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International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Documents

NZBA Risk Management Documentation:
In April 2007, the NZBA adopted revised risk management documentation, updating its 2000 documents.

Banking security/fraud prevention

Cheque, internet, PIN/password protection and banking scams.

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Payments Information

In October 2010 NZBA transferred responsibility for New Zealand’s domestic payment standards and rules to Payments NZ.

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Code of Banking Practice

Priority Documents

Financial Literacy

ISDA Documents

Fraud prevention

Payments Information

Announcements

Earthquake response / Red Zone offer

NZBA member banks have responded with donations to earthquake charities and by offering a range of assistance to affected customers. Details are available on bank websites.

Information for residents and their lawyers on the Government's Red Zone offer is available here.

An independent Red Zone financial decision guide is available here.

Media releases

Survey finds NZ banks well placed for challenges ahead

24.04.2012

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 and highly competitive banking sector that continues to serve New Zealand businesses and consumers very well in a globally uncertain environment.

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Opinions

Measures on loan sharks welcomed

12.04.2012

There has been plenty of anecdotal evidence about the activity of loan sharks and the effect that their predatory behaviour has on vulnerable borrowers. Last year the then Minister of Consumer Affairs, Hon Simon Power, held a financial summit to flesh out the key issues and look at what the government could do to provide further protection for consumers.

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