Month: April 2018

“Our customers can be assured no systemic issues have been identified to date and can have confidence in the New Zealand banking system overall. We fully support the ongoing efforts of our regulators to examine our conduct and call us to account.”

New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman said New Zealand’s regulatory environment was very different from that in Australia. “The New Zealand financial services sector — banking, wealth management, superannuation, KiwiSaver and insurance — is well managed, well regulated and has high levels of customer trust and confidence.”

“The Australian banking sector is not the same as the New Zealand banking sector.”

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association said it strongly supported efforts to crack down on predatory lending, but could not force its members to boycott truck operators or pay day lenders.

NZBA argues giving preferential treatment to ‘KiwiFund’ in the form of a government guarantee would “skew the competitive nature of the KiwiSaver market”.

“If you haven’t used the site before, or aren’t sure they’re a reputable business, it pays to do some research,” Scott-Howman said. “Before purchasing anything online, make sure you’re dealing with a business you can trust.”

New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman says size is among a number of factors that banks may take into account when looking at lending on apartments.

“There are a number of factors banks take into account when considering applications for development finance. Preference is given to established builders and developers with a relationship with a bank and sound credit record. Banks also consider the quality of the intended build and the range of pre-sales.”