Radio NZ
Banks woo first-home buyers
30/07/2014
First-home buyers are finding it easier to get a home loan as a slowing housing market prompts retail banks to drum up new business. The Bankers’ Association said that was due in part to banks having better control over their loan books.
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NZ Herald
How to make $3000 multiply
27/07/2014
“Cash contributions are one way that banks compete for customers. In this environment banks will continue to work very hard to retain and attract customers. That’s good news for households and consumers,” said Kirk Hope.
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TVNZ
Profit-making banks ‘not paying enough tax’
10/07/2014
The banks argue KiwiSaver means Kiwis win when they do.
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3 News
Banks get behind organised crime bill
26/06/2014
The association is welcoming a bill which would crack down on international and home-grown organised crime and says the bill will help maintain our reputation overseas.
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Stuff.co.nz
NZ set to comply with US tax rule
20/06/2014
“Our banks and New Zealand have little choice but to comply with Fatca,” Kirk Hope said.
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Stuff.co.nz
Meet the boss: Bankers’ Assoc Kirk Hope
18/06/2014
Kirk Hope is the chief executive of the NZ Bankers’ Association, the lobby group for the industry that employs over 25,000 people.
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Stuff.co.nz
Satisfaction with banks remains high
05/06/2014
NZBA chief executive Kirk Hope said he was pleased more than three-quarters of customers were happy.
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3 News
Online scams becoming more complex
04/06/2014
Banks will never ask for your pins or passwords, and legitimate retailers shouldn’t ask you for pins or passwords either. It’s pretty much a sure sign someone’s trying to rip you off.
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TVNZ
What is Bitcoin? And should we care?
03/06/2014
Kirk Hope is wary of Bitcoin volatility.
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Stuff.co.nz
Scammers doing it by the numbers
28/05/2014
Anyone who asks for your Pin number, even if they say they’re from your bank or a retailer you know, will in all likelihood be trying to scam you.
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