Media

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

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Consumer credit law should be well-targeted and enforced

- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the first reading of the Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill, and cautioned further work was needed to meet the Bill’s aims. “Quality regulation is well-targeted and properly enforced. That’s the outcome we’re looking for here,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope. The... Read more »
Opinions

Thinking of helping a first-home buyer?

- It’s Money Week. This year we’re being encouraged to make a date with our money. The idea is to set aside some time to take stock of your financial situation and make a plan for the future. It’s about not waiting for a significant life moment, like buying your first house, to get financially sorted.... Read more »
Media Releases

Make a date with your money

- Make a date with your money 30.08.2013 The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to make a date with their money during Money Week, which runs from 1 to 7 September. “The idea is to set aside some time to take stock of your financial situation and make a plan for the future,” said... Read more »
Media Releases

Bankers’ Association welcomes positive moves on business regulation

- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has congratulated the government on two positive moves in the area of business regulation. Today a unique New Zealand Business Number is being rolled out, and earlier this week the Financial Markets Conduct Act passed. “A single reference number for all New Zealand companies will help businesses easily identify themselves... Read more »
Media Appearances

NZ Herald - Rush on for loan approval

- New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said people should be aware they may be declined loans because of the new restrictions and advised people to talk to their bank about individual needs and circumstances.
Media Appearances

Stuff.co.nz - RBNZ cracks down on mortgage lending

- “While there are positive moves to deal with the supply issue, that will take some time to be resolved. Credit growth, currently at around five per cent, is not driving this,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope.
Media Releases

Banks will work hard to meet customer needs within new lending limits

- In response to the Reserve Bank imposing limits on higher loan-to-value ratio mortgage lending today, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association said banks would continue to work hard to meet their customers’ needs within the new restrictions. “People should be aware they may be declined loans because of the new restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank.... Read more »