- A unique partnership of six New Zealand banks will trial a new approach to providing banking services in small regional communities. Banking Hubs will be trialled in four small towns for 12 months, with the first starting by early 2020. The hubs will feature a Smart ATM, support staff and online and technology support. During... Read more »
- “I’d like to thank the banks and the Bankers’ Association for working with the Government on this initiative which will be implemented in early 2020.”
- “Each Banking Hub pilot will test different ways of adapting to community demand and requirements and services will evolve over time. They will provide different capabilities, with variations in technology and personal service.”
- “Each Banking Hub pilot will test different ways of adapting to community demand and requirements and services will evolve over time. They will provide different capabilities, with variations in technology and personal service.”
- New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said the partnership of six banks would use innovative ideas and technology to help communities that “feel left behind when physical branches close”.
- “We will work closely with the government and regulators to develop and implement the new requirements,” New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont stated.
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the government’s announcement to introduce a new regime for financial service providers to ensure fairer treatment for customers. “Banks want to treat their customers fairly. It’s good for customers and good for business. We welcome further steps to help ensure we’re doing that. We will work closely... Read more »