Media Appearances
Media
Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.
Media Appearances
NZ Herald - Mortgages: Shopping around for better deals pays off
- NZ Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said: “The Canstar report demonstrates the high level of competition … and the importance of consumers doing their research, and talking to their bank to ensure they get the best possible deal.”
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MasterCard® first affiliate member of New Zealand Bankers’ Association
- MasterCard New Zealand today became the New Zealand Bankers’ Association’s first affiliate member. “We are delighted to welcome MasterCard as our first affiliate member,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “Until recently our membership was limited to banks registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989. The new affiliate membership... Read more »
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Interest.co.nz - Loan sharks and ‘unscrupulous’ payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
- “We support the Code because it will help target unscrupulous lenders and provide greater protection for vulnerable people,” said NZBA chief executive Kirk Hope.
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Responsible Lending Code welcomed
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the government’s release of the Responsible Lending Code. The Code provides guidance on how responsible lenders should behave and supports consumer credit law reforms last year that aimed to crack down on loan sharks. “We support the Code because it will help target unscrupulous lenders and provide greater... Read more »
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NZ Herald - Mortgagee sales tumble as New Zealand’s economy grows
- The fall in foreclosures reflected generally positive trends for Kiwi consumers and prospective homeowners, said Kirk Hope, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive.
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Stuff.co.nz - Bank of China first Chinese bank to join NZ bankers’ group
- Bank of China today became the first Chinese bank to join the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “The arrival of Bank of China further enhances competition and diversity in our banking sector,” association chief executive Kirk Hope said.
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New Zealand Bankers’ Association welcomes Bank of China
- Bank of China (New Zealand) today joined the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, bringing the total number of the association’s member banks to 15. “We are pleased to welcome our first Chinese member bank. The arrival of Bank of China further enhances competition and diversity in our banking sector,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive... Read more »
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Strong banks fuel economic growth – FIPS
- KPMG’s Financial Institutions Performance Survey for the 2014 financial year has found that New Zealand’s strong banking sector is fueling the country’s economic growth. “The strength of our banks supports the New Zealand economy by funding the needs of households and businesses. This is particularly important in the current context of economic uncertainty in other... Read more »
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