NBR
Why banks won’t pass on cost of new tax
08/05/2015
“New Zealand is an importer of capital – it’s not a new thing, we’ve always been like that and we will probably have to be for some time. So this is going to tax that more: it does mean extra costs. And any extra costs means, potentially, increased lending costs for businesses and consumers.”
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Stuff.co.nz
Muslim woman turns to financial institutions for Islam-friendly mortgages
30/04/2015
New Zealand Bankers’ Association boss Kirk Hope said Islamic mortgages were likely to be a niche product, and was not surprised banks had not yet taken an interest.
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3 News
Time to ask your bank for a better deal
24/04/2015
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3 News
Bankers: Big profits sign of good economy
10/04/2015
CEO of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association Kirk Hope says that profit was helped by an increase in lending and fewer bad loans.
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Stuff.co.nz
How much will you get if the bank reveals your secrets?
09/04/2015
Bankers’ Association chief Kirk Hope says there are few times when a bank can legally divulge your information: “You’ve got compulsion by law, a public duty to divulge the information, or where a bank has to disclose information to protect its own interests, for example in a court case. Or where the customer agrees to...
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Stuff.co.nz
Court overturns ANZ credit card fee ruling
08/04/2015
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said: “The Australian courts have so far ruled that none of the fees targeted by the action are unreasonable. For bank customers these fees are also avoidable”.
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NZ Herald
BNZ boss elected chair of Bankers’ Association
01/04/2015
Incoming NZBA chair Anthony Healy said, “Our banks are rated as the most sound in the world and we look forward to a productive year with the Association and its members, and continuing meaningful engagement with stakeholders.”
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Stuff.co.nz
Credit card statements to get minimum repayment warning
26/03/2015
The chief executive of lobby group the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, Kirk Hope, said the group supported the Government’s changes.
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Interest.co.nz
MasterCard becomes first affiliate member of the NZ Bankers’ Association
18/03/2015
MasterCard New Zealand has been unveiled as the first affiliate member of bank lobby group the New Zealand Bankers’ Association.
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NZ Herald
Mortgages: Shopping around for better deals pays off
18/03/2015
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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