Media

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

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Reserve Bank should rethink capital proposals

May 20, 2019 - The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has called on the Reserve Bank to reconsider its proposals to almost double capital requirements for New Zealand’s banks, and take into account an independent review by former Treasury Secretary Dr Graham Scott. “Independent analysis by former Treasury Secretary Dr Graham Scott shows the Reserve Bank should rethink its proposals to avoid putting a handbrake on our economy,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association... Read more »

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ShareChat - RBNZ’S poor policy process puts its credibility at risk: former official

May 15, 2019 - That analysis showed the New Zealand banks were carrying six percentage points higher capital at 16.3 percent that the stated average 10.3 percent level then.

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NZ Herald - Auckland woman has bank card cloned, $800 swiped

April 25, 2019 - Cover up when entering your PIN so you don’t reveal it to ‘shoulder surfers’ or hidden cameras. That’s how fraudsters who have your card details can access your bank accounts.

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Newstalk ZB - Fewer than half of Kiwi customers say banks can be trusted

April 24, 2019 - A Government review of the industry last year found no widespread issues. “On top of that, bankers have also removed or in the process of removing all sales incentives for their staff, and that will be in place later this year for all the major banks that took part in that review.”

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Stuff - Banks pressure people into products they don’t want: Consumer NZ

April 24, 2019 - Chief executive Roger Beaumont said banks would often suggest different products to customers to meet changing needs.

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Stuff - New Zealand banks make more money than global peers

April 18, 2019 - NZBA chief executive Roger Beaumont said there was a competitive environment in New Zealand. “We have a choice of 14 retail brands to bank with.”

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Newsroom - RBNZ shouldn’t protect consumers, former governors say

April 16, 2019 - Giving the RBNZ additional policy objectives which are similar to those of other agencies may complicate the regulatory landscape and result in overlap with the objectives of other regulators.

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Stuff - Help, how can I tell if I’m being ripped off?

April 5, 2019 - If you suspect an invoice scam you should phone or visit the merchant or service provider to confirm the payment details are right and that you are paying the person you think they are.

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Guidelines to help banks meet the needs of older and disabled customers launched

April 4, 2019 - Minister for Disability Issues Hon Carmel Sepuloni today launched the New Zealand Bankers’ Association’s revised guidelines to help banks meet the needs of older and disabled customers. “We’ve come a long way since these guidelines were first launched back in 2009. Back then they were voluntary for our banks. All of our retail members have... Read more »

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NZ Adviser - Banks submit conduct and culture review responses to regulators

April 2, 2019 - The individual work plans for each bank have all been signed off at the highest level. That means there is buy-in from the very top of these financial institutions to make sure they’re meeting regulator and public expectations.