Month: March 2012

More accurate credit picture welcomed

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has welcomed changes to credit reporting in New Zealand that take effect from 1 April 2012. The most fundamental change is that information held by credit reporting agencies will include up to 24 months of an individual’s repayment history. This includes both payments and defaults. Until now only defaults, or… Read more »

How to beat the scammers

As police continue to investigate the fraudulent skimming of several Auckland ATMs, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association has released a list of simple tips to help foil bank card scammers.

Foiling card fraud

There are some simple things we can all do to fight bank card fraud says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “Most of us use cards on a daily basis because they provide a convenient and safe way to pay others and perform a range of electronic banking transactions,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive… Read more »

Get scam wise – New Zealand Bankers’ Association

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has issued a seven point list to combat online banking fraud as Fraud Awareness Week 2012 kicks off. “Public vigilance is crucial in the fight against financial cyber crime. Customers have an important role to play to protect themselves and their money,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association acting chief executive… Read more »