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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Loan sharks and ‘unscrupulous’ payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
17/03/2015
“We support the Code because it will help target unscrupulous lenders and provide greater protection for vulnerable people,” said NZBA chief executive Kirk Hope.
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NZ Herald
Mortgagee sales tumble as New Zealand’s economy grows
06/03/2015
The fall in foreclosures reflected generally positive trends for Kiwi consumers and prospective homeowners, said Kirk Hope, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive.
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Stuff.co.nz
Bank of China first Chinese bank to join NZ bankers’ group
02/03/2015
Bank of China today became the first Chinese bank to join the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “The arrival of Bank of China further enhances competition and diversity in our banking sector,” association chief executive Kirk Hope said.
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NZ Herald
Saver tactics worry watchdog
22/02/2015
“Many of us do enjoy being able to see all our accounts online at a glance, including our growing KiwiSaver balance. The performance of the banks’ funds is also a factor worth taking into account.”
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Stuff.co.nz
Banks crack down on money transfer services
28/01/2015
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said: “Banks take their obligations under the act very seriously. “We’re aware that one of the consequences of banks implementing the law is that some customers providing money remittance services have had their accounts closed.”
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Interest.co.nz
ANZ, NZBA take MBIE to task over the lack of plain language in the Responsible Lending Code
20/01/2015
“As we have raised previously in discussions with you, the Code is not drafted in plain language despite the fact that the Code itself requires lenders to provide documentation drafted in plain language to assist customers,” NZBA says in its submission.
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