NZ Herald
Hunt for Rawshark sees police rapped again for ‘unlawful’ search of banking records
27/08/2017
“They only provide information to the Police when they receive a production order that legally requires them to provide information or when the request complies with the Privacy Act.”
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Radio NZ
Legal action against Australian bank could affect NZ
12/08/2017
August 12, 2017 – Climate change is recognised as a potential financial risk by New Zealand banks and the NZBA is working with groups such as Deep South Challenge to get a greater understanding of the risks from climate change on investments, said chief executive Karen Scott-Howman.
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Stuff
How should your bank treat you?
17/07/2017
Customer trust and confidence in banks are essential to the industry’s ongoing success. For the last 25 years the Code of Banking Practice and the Banking Ombudsman have played a crucial role in improving customer outcomes by setting minimum industry standards and resolving customer issues. They have both helped build trust and confidence. Here’s to...
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Interest.co.nz
Gareth Vaughan questions whether banks are opportunistically trying it on in their response to the RBNZ’s review of their capital adequacy requirements
09/07/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has struck a surprisingly aggressive tone in its initial submission on the Reserve Bank’s review of banks’ capital adequacy requirements.
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Interest.co.nz
The banking industry is seeking the public’s views on its proposed new, dramatically thinned down, Code of Banking Practice.
21/06/2017
According to NZBA the existing Code is prescriptive and largely duplicates bank terms and conditions.
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Stuff.co.nz
Banks charge New Zealand customers more for home loans
09/06/2017
Given the number of factors involved, it’s not surprising there would be difference in retail interest rates in different countries.
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Stuff.co.nz
Banks get ready for a future without cash
06/06/2017
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman said a recent report found New Zealand led the world in digital banking uptake. More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders now prefer to manage their money online.
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Stuff.co.nz
New Zealanders reluctant to change to a new bank
27/05/2017
Switching may be relatively low because New Zealanders rate their banks highly. This was reflected in Consumer NZ’s banking satisfaction survey last year, which found that 86 per cent of customers were satisfied with their bank.
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NBR
The Budget reaction: commentators have their say
26/05/2017
The government’s prudent financial management provides a solid grounding for the New Zealand economy, households and businesses, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today in response to Budget 2017.
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Stuff.co.nz
Wellington retail group asks banks to help solve ATM begging problem
23/05/2017
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman confirmed banks had been approached by the Wellington group, and said: “We’re happy to discuss this, and will put them in touch with our member banks.”
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