Banks supporting communities hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
23/02/2023
New Zealand’s banks are offering a range of support to customers and communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, including making $1.4 billion available in low-cost lending and donating $6.5 million to disaster relief funds. “The impact of the Cyclone Gabrielle is devastating at every level. Banks are part of the communities that have been hit by...
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Banks support CCCFA exemption for flood-affected customers
16/02/2023
The banking industry supports the government’s recently announced affordability assessment exemption for customers affected by the recent damaging weather events. “Banks want to provide as much support as possible to those affected by the recent weather damage in the North Island,” says Roger Beaumont, chief executive of the New Zealand Banking Association – Te Rangapū...
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NZBA announces new name
31/01/2023
NZBA today announced it would be called the New Zealand Banking Association – Te Rangapū Pēke. It was previously known as the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. New Zealand Banking Association – Te Rangapū Pēke chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “We’re delighted to announce our new name, and that it includes our name in te reo...
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‘Take a sec to check’ say banks in scam awareness campaign
08/01/2023
Banks are asking people to ‘take a sec to check’ before they part with their money or personal information, in a campaign aimed at raising scam awareness over summer. “We’re encouraging everyone to take a moment before making a payment or giving away personal information, just to be sure it’s not a scam,” says New...
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Banks ready to support customers through tough times
23/11/2022
In response to the Reserve Bank governor’s recent comments about banks supporting households and businesses in the face of an historic rise in the official cash rate, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “Our banks are ready to support customers who are doing it tough because of the rising cost of living and...
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Banks supporting customers against economic abuse
23/11/2022
Banks are working to help customers experiencing economic abuse, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today ahead of International Economic Harm Awareness Day on November 26th. Economic abuse is a form of family violence that can affect anyone, regardless of their personal circumstances or background and, like other forms of family violence, it predominantly impacts...
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Need to get open banking right to deliver for customers
09/11/2022
It’s important to get it right for customers, says the New Zealand Bankers’ Association in response to the government’s announcement today about open data for banking. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “The consumer data right will help make open data sharing a reality for banking and other sectors. It’s important to...
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Banks supporting households and businesses facing economic headwinds
02/11/2022
In response to the Reserve Bank governor’s comments today about banks supporting households and businesses in the current economic environment, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont says: “Our banks are very conscious of the impact current economic conditions will have on many New Zealanders. Anyone experiencing financial difficulty should contact their bank to...
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$5m partnership boosts access to banking services
30/10/2022
Financial mentors and banks are working together to help people in small communities across New Zealand to access banking services. These ‘banking collaborations’ are one of several projects being delivered under a partnership between FinCap and the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, which is funded by NZBA members to the tune of $5 million over five...
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Bank customers continue to manage home loans and credit cards well in challenging times
12/10/2022
At a time of rising costs, consumers are continuing to manage their credit cards and home loans well according to data insights released by the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today. “In these challenging times it’s great to see people using banking products and services to help stay ahead financially,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief...
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