Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Month: June 2024
Banks extend commitment to keep Whangamatā hub open
Beaumont said the trial found customers used the banking hubs less than they would single-brand bank branches, which was why the participating banks recently decided to renew their commitment not to close regional branches for another three years.
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New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said there wasn’t “significant demand” for the physical services, but most of the hub network will remain.
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“Our banks currently hold around $60 billion in capital. That investment is essential to banking in New Zealand and, to maintain that investment, their owners need a return. The banks’ return on equity is average compared to other major New Zealand businesses,” Beaumont said.
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“NZBA and the participating banks put a huge amount of work into developing the hubs trial. We are proud of what we delivered, and most of the hub network will remain,” Beaumont said.
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NZ Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said that once banks are aware of a customer’s category three status, they can work through available options.
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Beaumont says the phase two hubs were welcomed by their communities. However, the trial did not indicate a significant demand for these physical services with hub usage lower than many comparable regional branches or ATMs.
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