Month: February 2017

Strong banking sector highly competitive – FIPS

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KPMG’s Financial Institutions Performance Survey for the 2016 financial year has found that the strength of the New Zealand banking sector continues to underpin its performance. “The strength of New Zealand’s banks continues to provide a solid platform for our economic growth. Our banks are well capitalised and regulated, and highly competitive. That means they’re… Read more »

RBNZ to hold more talks over bank quarterly disclosure regime

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The banks, through their industry lobby the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, sought another round of consultation “to work out the detail of the disclosures required, in particular to ensure that the disclosures are comparable between banks with different structures, and to address any other issues that will likely arise.”

Scammers almost swipe $12,000 from Motueka woman

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“Fraudsters are always looking for new ways to trick people into providing confidential information which allows them to access bank accounts.” NZBA advises people to never give out confidential information such as PIN numbers or bank account usernames.

Phone scam targets elderly

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The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has issued a warning to beware fraudsters pretending to be utility companies and banks who are targeting elderly people. “Never give out bank account usernames, passwords, PINs or verification codes. While your bank may ask questions to confirm your identity, it will never ask for this confidential information. “If in… Read more »