The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to look for the signs of financial elder abuse as part of Elder Abuse Awareness Week. “Financial elder abuse is the illegal or improper use of older people’s money, property and other assets. This kind of abuse is a very real risk for older New Zealanders. It’s… Read more »
Author: Philip vanDyk
Code of Banking Practice Review: call for public submissions
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today called for public submissions on its review of the Code of Banking Practice. “We’re proposing a new-look, principles-based Code,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman. “The current Code is quite prescriptive, and has largely come to duplicate bank terms and conditions. A principles-based approach is meant… Read more »
Banks charge New Zealand customers more for home loans
Given the number of factors involved, it’s not surprising there would be difference in retail interest rates in different countries.
Issues Paper – Review of the Capital Adequacy Framework for locally incorporated banks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Banks get ready for a future without cash
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman said a recent report found New Zealand led the world in digital banking uptake. More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders now prefer to manage their money online.
New Zealanders reluctant to change to a new bank
Switching may be relatively low because New Zealanders rate their banks highly. This was reflected in Consumer NZ’s banking satisfaction survey last year, which found that 86 per cent of customers were satisfied with their bank.
Exposure Draft for BS11: the Outsourcing Policy for Registered Banks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Budget reaction: commentators have their say
The government’s prudent financial management provides a solid grounding for the New Zealand economy, households and businesses, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today in response to Budget 2017.
Prudent Budget supports growing economy
The government’s prudent financial management provides a solid grounding for the New Zealand economy, households and businesses, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today in response to Budget 2017. “There were no major surprises in today’s Budget. It builds on the government’s prudent approach to managing its finances and meeting our needs in a growing… Read more »
Wellington retail group asks banks to help solve ATM begging problem
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman confirmed banks had been approached by the Wellington group, and said: “We’re happy to discuss this, and will put them in touch with our member banks.”
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