Interest.co.nz
Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing ‘high levels of stress’
04/03/2014
Banking industry body the New Zealand Bankers’ Association said the union’s claims “undermine the great work that frontline staff do in engaging with customers”.
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Radio NZ
Tech experts warn against threats of free wi-fi
11/02/2014
“We strongly recommend against using public computers and public Wi-Fi for internet banking,” said Bankers’ Association regulatory director Karen Scott-Howman.
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Radio NZ
Government has ‘no choice’ over privacy info
04/02/2014
Parliament is considering legislation that would allow the Inland Revenue Department to collect contact details, bank account numbers and transactions of Americans living in New Zealand to pass on to tax authorities in the US. New Zealand Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said if the information is not supplied, the Americans would impose hefty penalties...
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3 News
Economists: Inevitable OCR increase weeks away
30/01/2014
“People should have a good look at their circumstances and talk to their bank so they can be properly prepared for interest rate hikes,” says Bankers’ Association spokesperson Kirk Hope.
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NBR
Reserve Bank backs down on loan rules
10/12/2013
“We’ve said all along that supply has always been the issue in parts of the housing market, not the availability of cheap credit,” said New Zealand Banker’s Association chief executive Kirk Hope.
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NZBA
Lend me your ears
08/12/2013
“Banks lend responsibly,” Hope insisted. It’s not them which need new regulation.
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3 News
Financial planning urged for Kiwis
26/09/2013
The Banker’s Association has been encouraging people to make a date with their money during money week.
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Stuff.co.nz
Agents work on second-tier solutions
26/09/2013
New Zealand Bankers Association spokesman Kirk Hope said borrowers being forced into the unsecured lending market was always expected.
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3 News
Housing to get tougher for first-time buyers
25/09/2013
“It says it’s likely banks won’t even lend 10 percent, and it’s more likely to be 5 percent.”
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NZ Herald
Rush on for loan approval
28/08/2013
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said people should be aware they may be declined loans because of the new restrictions and advised people to talk to their bank about individual needs and circumstances.
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