Media Appearances

NZ Herald - Insurance: Is your home fully covered?

October 1, 2014 - Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said the banking sector understood that up to 30 per cent of sum-insured homes might be under-insured.

Stuff.co.nz - Helping hand for leaky homes

September 29, 2014 - Banks have streamlined the lending process for apartment owners struggling to get loans for leaky building repairs.

Interest.co.nz - NZ banks baulking at global FATCA style initiative to combat tax evasion; Lobby group says the later we adopt it the better

September 23, 2014 - “We think the later the date the better. This will give the banking industry more time to adapt and draw on experience gained through FATCA,” says Hope.

NZ Herald - NZ best for setting up firms

September 15, 2014 - New Zealand banks rated second most sound in the world, two years running.

NZ Herald - House hunters risk financial ruin

September 15, 2014 - New Zealand Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said banks would consider a borrower’s servicing ability before agreeing to lend on a second home or offering bridging finance.

NZ Herald - ‘Concerning’ KiwiSaver bank tactics questioned

September 15, 2014 - “Banks are all about continuous improvement and that’s one of the reasons why New Zealanders rate their own banks highly.”

Radio NZ - Mortgage war sparks housing demand

August 26, 2014 - Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said cheap foreign funds and intense competition are behind the mortgage war. Listen to full interview

Interest.co.nz - NZBA says principles based Responsible Lending Code would facilitate innovation

August 25, 2014 - The New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) says the Government’s Responsible Lending Code should not require lenders to make oral disclosures to their borrowing customers, nor “dictate” how they communicate with borrowers.

Stuff.co.nz - Young men in the red – Trust

August 15, 2014 - New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said the allegations were “surprising”. “The customer’s ability to service the loan is a key factor in any lending decision. It’s important that people are up front to the bank about their circumstances and their ability to repay the loan.” He said defaults on bank loans were “low”... Read more »

NZ Herald - Bitcoin problems news to bankers

July 30, 2014 - Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said he was not aware of the issue or of any difficulties Bitcoin start-ups had with banks.