Banks supporting economic growth
06/05/2014
KPMG’s Financial Institutions Performance Survey analysis for the quarter to December 2013 released today has found that New Zealand’s economic development and the banking industry’s strength go hand-in-hand. “Our strong and stable banking system provides a great platform for economic growth. That growth is possible because banks are providing funding to businesses across a range...
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Radio NZ
New bank law raises privacy fears
24/04/2014
The Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said New Zealand banks have no choice but to comply with the US law, but take confidentiality of client’s information very seriously.
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NZBA
More foreign tax snooping expected
20/04/2014
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said it was impossible for New Zealand companies to comply with Fatca without the agreement, because under current law they aren’t allowed to provide information to overseas tax departments.
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ASB to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association
31/03/2014
ASB Bank chief executive Barbara Chapman has been elected chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association for 2014/15 and takes on the role today. BNZ chief executive Andrew Thorburn was elected deputy chair. “The association plays an important role representing the banking industry on a range of issues with a range of stakeholders,” said Barbara...
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NZBA
How the lending laws are changing
30/03/2014
The banks argue that they are already responsible lenders and that the law changes should be targeted at loan sharks and lower tier lenders rather than them.
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3 News
Help limited for drought-stricken farmers
28/03/2014
Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope says any farmers finding it tough should talk to their bank right away.
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Drought-affected farmers encouraged to talk to their banks
25/03/2014
Drought-affected farmers should talk to their banks said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association in response to increasingly dry conditions in parts of Northland and Waikato. “We encourage any farmers facing hardship as a result of the lack of rain to contact their bank to discuss options for assistance and how they can work through these...
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TVNZ
Interest free mortgage
24/03/2014
Questions to ask if you’re considering putting your money into a savings pool.
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OCR rise well signalled
12/03/2014
The 25 basis points rise in the Official Cash Rate to 2.75% announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today was widely expected said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association. “The OCR rise has been clearly signalled by the Reserve Bank Governor for some time, and comes as no surprise,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association...
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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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