Author: Philip vanDyk

BNZ to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association

The new Chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) for 2011/12 is Bank of New Zealand Managing Director and Chief Executive Andrew Thorburn. David Hisco, Chief Executive Officer of ANZ New Zealand, is the Deputy Chair. Thorburn, who takes on this role in NZBA’s 120th anniversary year said, “BNZ is pleased to be taking… Read more »

New Zealand Bankers’ Association boosted by two new members

SBS Bank (Southland Building Society) and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. have joined the New Zealand Bankers’ Association bringing the total number of member banks to 12. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Sarah Mehrtens welcomed the two new member banks. “I am delighted by the decision of both SBS Bank and JPMorgan Chase to join… Read more »

Stephen Franks to review Code of Banking Practice

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has appointed Stephen Franks as independent reviewer of the New Zealand Code of Banking Practice. Franks is a leading lawyer who specialises in company and securities law. “We are delighted that Stephen Franks has agreed to review the Code,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association acting chief executive Karen Scott-Howman. The… Read more »