Author: Philip vanDyk

The trial ended last July, with the New Zealand Banking Association saying it didn’t show a significant demand for the physical services with hub usage lower than many comparable regional branches or ATMs. Nonetheless most of the hub network remains in place, albeit hubs in Stoke and Ōpunake were closed. Remaining hubs include ones in Waimate, Whangamatā, Ōpōtiki,… Read more »

The New Zealand Banking Association, which has lobbied for change since 2015, welcomed the move. In comments shared with MPA, chief executive Roger Beaumont said: “Our members welcome the proposed amendments to the CCCFA. The amendments will bring helpful clarification and certainty to a confusing law.”

The New Zealand Banking Association has announced that banks are introducing new measures seeking to safeguard New Zealand consumers from criminal scammers and align the country with best practices around the world.

“It is important to note that consumers will still be protected, and lenders will still be appropriately held to account once the law is amended,” he said. “The changes simply confirm that, if a lender fails to meet their obligations, the courts can decide what is a ‘just and equitable’ outcome for that failure.”

The New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said the amendments would bring helpful clarification and certainty “to a confusing law”.

“These new scam protection measures are a huge step up in the fight against scams. Banks already do a lot to identify and help prevent scams, and these new measures will enhance tech solutions to help protect customers from increasingly sophisticated scams,” said NZBA chief executive Roger Beaumont.

Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Telco companies and digital platforms need to step up to protect people from scams. That’s the message from the New Zealand Banking Association as they roll out a new suite of their own protective measures.

Where a bank fails to meet the five new commitments, institutions will compensate all or part of the loss for eligible customers. Banks will also retain the discretion to pay compensation beyond what is set out in the code.