Author: Philip vanDyk

Reserve Bank plans to crack down on bank boards

The New Zealand regulators have annual work programmes to improve the governance and operations of our banking environment. Banks here work regularly with them on these initiatives.

Privacy Bill

Justice Committee

International requirements may freeze your bank account

New Zealand banks are reminding customers who have been asked about their foreign tax status that they need to respond to their bank as soon as possible. International regulations, reflected in New Zealand law, require New Zealand banks to undertake due diligence on the foreign tax status of their customers and provide relevant related information… Read more »

NZBA rolls out refreshed banking code

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has announced the launch of a new edition of the Code of Banking Practice, aiming to give all customers a good banking experience.

Refreshed Banking Code sets out customer promises simply

The New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) has launched a new edition of the Code of Banking Practice aimed at giving all customers a good banking experience. It sets out clearly what you can expect from your bank, and comes into effect on 1 June 2018. New Zealand Bankers’ Association deputy chief executive Antony Buick-Constable says,… Read more »