American Express joins NZBA as affiliate member
13/02/2018
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed American Express as its latest affiliate member. “We are delighted to have American Express join us as an affiliate member,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Karen Scott-Howman. “Affiliate members work closely with the banking sector. This affirms the commitment American Express, as a global financial services...
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Bankers’ Association congratulates new Reserve Bank Governor
11/12/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today congratulated Adrian Orr on his appointment as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. “New Zealand is lucky that we have someone of the calibre of Mr Orr available and willing to do this job. He is extremely capable and at the same time grounded in...
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Get 2FA for Cyber Smart Week
26/11/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to get two-factor authentication in support of Cyber Smart Week. “We all know it’s important to protect your PINs and passwords when it comes to banking. There’s also another way to fight financial crime and keep your money safe,” say New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen...
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NZBA launches scam resource for Fraud Awareness Week
12/11/2017
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association has launched a guide on how people can help keep themselves safe from online scams. “We’ve designed the pamphlet to help raise awareness about the risk of online scams, and how to keep yourself safe,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen...
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China Construction Bank joins New Zealand Bankers’ Association
01/11/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association announced today that the China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Ltd has joined the association, bringing the total number of member banks to 17. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman says: “We are delighted to welcome CCBNZ to the Bankers’ Association. China is one of New Zealand’s most important...
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Money Week: What does debt do for you?
13/08/2017
Debt can finance personal, household and business needs and aspirations. That’s the New Zealand Bankers’ Association’s response to Money Week’s big question: what does debt do for you? “We often need to borrow money to buy our own home or get a business off the ground. That’s the kind of debt our banks are here to...
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Banking Ombudsman making banking better for 25 years
30/07/2017
The Banking Ombudsman Scheme has been providing a free and independent disputes resolution service for 25 years. That’s an important milestone for banks customers, and something worth celebrating, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “The Banking Ombudsman has made an incredibly valuable contribution to banking in New Zealand since 1992,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association...
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Banks required to share customer information under new tax law
29/06/2017
New tax law that comes into force on 1 July will require banks to provide Inland Revenue with tax information for certain customers. The new law, aimed at reducing global tax evasion, means that banks and other financial institutions will need to identify accounts held by foreign tax residents. They will then have to report...
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Look out for financial elder abuse
14/06/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to look for the signs of financial elder abuse as part of Elder Abuse Awareness Week. “Financial elder abuse is the illegal or improper use of older people’s money, property and other assets. This kind of abuse is a very real risk for older New Zealanders. It’s...
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Code of Banking Practice Review: call for public submissions
13/06/2017
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today called for public submissions on its review of the Code of Banking Practice. “We’re proposing a new-look, principles-based Code,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman. “The current Code is quite prescriptive, and has largely come to duplicate bank terms and conditions. A principles-based approach is meant...
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