Media Appearances
Media
Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.
Media Releases
ASB to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association
- ASB Bank chief executive Barbara Chapman has been elected chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association for 2014/15 and takes on the role today. BNZ chief executive Andrew Thorburn was elected deputy chair. “The association plays an important role representing the banking industry on a range of issues with a range of stakeholders,” said Barbara... Read more »
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NZBA - How the lending laws are changing
- The banks argue that they are already responsible lenders and that the law changes should be targeted at loan sharks and lower tier lenders rather than them.
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3 News - Help limited for drought-stricken farmers
- Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope says any farmers finding it tough should talk to their bank right away.
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Drought-affected farmers encouraged to talk to their banks
- Drought-affected farmers should talk to their banks said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association in response to increasingly dry conditions in parts of Northland and Waikato. “We encourage any farmers facing hardship as a result of the lack of rain to contact their bank to discuss options for assistance and how they can work through these... Read more »
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TVNZ - Interest free mortgage
- Questions to ask if you’re considering putting your money into a savings pool.
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OCR rise well signalled
- The 25 basis points rise in the Official Cash Rate to 2.75% announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today was widely expected said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “The OCR rise has been clearly signalled by the Reserve Bank Governor for some time, and comes as no surprise,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association... Read more »
Opinions
Bedding in change and staying ahead of the game
- 2014 is shaping up to be another busy year for banks. It will largely be about continuing innovation and meeting customer demands in a very competitive environment, and bedding in recent regulatory changes. 2014 is shaping up to be another busy year for banks. It will largely be about continuing innovation and meeting customer demands... Read more »
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Interest.co.nz - Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing ‘high levels of stress’
- Banking industry body the New Zealand Bankers’ Association said the union’s claims “undermine the great work that frontline staff do in engaging with customers”.
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