Month: November 2017

Get 2FA for Cyber Smart Week

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to get two-factor authentication in support of Cyber Smart Week. “We all know it’s important to protect your PINs and passwords when it comes to banking. There’s also another way to fight financial crime and keep your money safe,” say New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen… Read more »

NZBA launches scam resource for Fraud Awareness Week

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association has launched a guide on how people can help keep themselves safe from online scams. “We’ve designed the pamphlet to help raise awareness about the risk of online scams, and how to keep yourself safe,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen… Read more »

China Construction Bank joins New Zealand Bankers’ Association

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association announced today that the China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Ltd has joined the association, bringing the total number of member banks to 17. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman says: “We are delighted to welcome CCBNZ to the Bankers’ Association. China is one of New Zealand’s most important… Read more »

Banks given grace period for new money laundering laws

“We have no issues with the particular thresholds set by the Government. The main concern for the banking industry is being able to meet its obligations within statutory deadlines, in consultation with other parties.”