- South Island farmers facing continued drought conditions are encouraged to talk with their bank said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA). “Banks recognise how important the agri-sector is to our economy. We encourage any farmers facing hardship due to ongoing dry conditions to contact their bank to discuss options for assistance and how they can... Read more »
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is urging people to be vigilant as we head into the holiday season. More about Tis the season to be careful The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is urging people to be vigilant as we head into the holiday season. “It’s that time of the year when people have a lot... Read more »
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed Bell Gully as its latest affiliate member. “We are very pleased to have Bell Gully, one of New Zealand’s oldest established law firms, join us as an affiliate member,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “Their support demonstrates just how deeply embedded in New Zealand... Read more »
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report Preparing New Zealand for rising seas: Certainty and Uncertainty. “I commend Dr Wright in her collaborative approach to this serious issue,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “We look forward to having a role to play should the... Read more »
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today encouraged people to be increasingly vigilant of banking scams as part of Fraud Awareness Week 2015. The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today encouraged people to be increasingly vigilant of banking scams as part of Fraud Awareness Week 2015. “As more and more Kiwis are using multiple mobile devices, scammers... Read more »
- Today the New Zealand Bankers’ Association announced that Australasian payments solutions provider Indue had joined as its sixth affiliate member. “We are delighted to welcome Indue as an affiliate member of the Bankers’ Association,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “This shows Indue is committed to working with the New Zealand banking... Read more »
- It’s a good time to spring clean your finances and get your money fighting fit says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today as Money Week kicks off. “Financial fitness is a lot like physical fitness. It’s easy to put off taking the first step. But once you do, you’ll really notice the benefits. Money Week... Read more »
- Hope pointed to NZ$6.6 billion contributed to the New Zealand economy in 2014 in wages to 25,000 employees and other spending, along with NZ$1.8 billion paid in taxes.
- “It’s a pretty competitive market; that’s one reason banks may choose not to pass on any additional capital costs to their customers,” he said. “They may of course choose to do that.”
