Month: April 2015

Bankers: Big profits sign of good economy

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CEO of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association Kirk Hope says that profit was helped by an increase in lending and fewer bad loans.

How much will you get if the bank reveals your secrets?

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Bankers’ Association chief Kirk Hope says there are few times when a bank can legally divulge your information: “You’ve got compulsion by law, a public duty to divulge the information, or where a bank has to disclose information to protect its own interests, for example in a court case. Or where the customer agrees to… Read more »

Court overturns ANZ credit card fee ruling

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New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said: “The Australian courts have so far ruled that none of the fees targeted by the action are unreasonable. For bank customers these fees are also avoidable”.

Russell McVeagh welcomed as New Zealand Bankers’ Association affiliate member

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The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed Russell McVeagh as its latest affiliate member. “We are very pleased to have Russell McVeagh, one of New Zealand’s leading commercial firms, join us as an affiliate member,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “This move demonstrates Russell McVeagh’s commitment to the banking industry in… Read more »

BNZ boss elected chair of Bankers’ Association

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Incoming NZBA chair Anthony Healy said, “Our banks are rated as the most sound in the world and we look forward to a productive year with the Association and its members, and continuing meaningful engagement with stakeholders.”