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Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.

Banks welcome new financial conduct regime
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the government’s announcement to introduce a new regime for financial service providers to ensure fairer treatment for customers.   “Banks want to treat their customers fairly. It’s good for customers and good for business. We welcome further steps to help ensure we’re doing that. We will work closely...
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Bank staff to help teach School Leavers’ Toolkit
The banking industry will provide hands-on skills to support the School Leavers’ Toolkit by making staff available to teach the financial literacy component, as required. The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has been involved in the development of the toolkit since it began, providing ideas, specialist expertise and content approval for the financial literacy component. Banks...
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NZBA welcomes farm debt mediation announcement
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the government’s announcement that it will introduce a bill to set up a farm debt mediation scheme. “Banks are responsible lenders that take a long-term view to the rural sector. They know the vital role farmers play in the economy and that it’s important they succeed,” says New...
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Reserve Bank should rethink capital proposals
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has called on the Reserve Bank to reconsider its proposals to almost double capital requirements for New Zealand’s banks, and take into account an independent review by former Treasury Secretary Dr Graham Scott. “Independent analysis by former Treasury Secretary Dr Graham Scott shows the Reserve Bank should rethink its proposals to avoid putting a handbrake on our economy,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association...
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Banks respond to Conduct and Culture Report
All 11 banks involved in the Bank Conduct and Culture review by the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank have responded with individual work plans. “While I cannot disclose the information in each work plan, I can confirm that all banks with sales incentives have committed to remove or address them for frontline salespeople...
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Get password smart!
Protect access to your banking by using strong, unique and secure passwords. That’s the New Zealand Bankers’ Association’s message in support of CERT NZ’s Get Password Smart campaign that kicks off today. “We all have a role to play in preventing financial crime by protecting unauthorised access to our bank accounts. Being smart about your...
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New CEO appointed to New Zealand Bankers’ Association
Roger Beaumont has today been named as Chief Executive of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, the organisation that represents the New Zealand banking industry. NZBA Chair David McLean, CEO of Westpac, says they are delighted to have been able to appoint someone with such strong credentials in both the banking sector and stakeholder management area,...
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Keep yourself and your money safe this festive season
This festive season the New Zealand Bankers’ Association is reminding people to watch out for financial crime. “While many of us are rushing to get ready for Christmas, fraudsters are also busy trying to access our bank accounts. They’re always looking for opportunities to steal our money, especially when we let our guard down,” says...
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