Media

Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.

Media Releases

Need to get open banking right to deliver for customers

- It’s important to get it right for customers, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association in response to the government’s announcement today about open data for banking. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “The consumer data right will help make open data sharing a reality for banking and other sectors. It’s important to... Read more »
Media Appearances

Business Desk - Mixed reaction to Adrian Orr reappointment

- “The banking industry worked closely with him in the early response to covid and was grateful for his support for banks to offer customers deferred or reduced repayments for around $70 billion in loans.”
Media Appearances

NZ Herald - Banks unfair?

- Last year they made a direct contribution of $8.52 billion to the New Zealand economy by spending $6.12 billion running their businesses here and by paying $2.4 billion in tax. The total contribution is more than their combined profits.
Media Releases

Banks supporting households and businesses facing economic headwinds

- In response to the Reserve Bank governor’s comments today about banks supporting households and businesses in the current economic environment, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “Our banks are very conscious of the impact current economic conditions will have on many New Zealanders. Anyone experiencing financial difficulty should contact their bank to... Read more »