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Wānanga launched to support whānau financial literacy
A new financial capability programme specifically focused on Māori is being launched this weekend through wānanga being held in Te Tairāwhiti, and later in Ōtautahi. The initiative, called Te Rito Hou, a Sorted programme for whānau, has been realised through a partnership between Tāwhia – the Māori bankers’ group, the New Zealand Banking Association –...
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Heartland breaks ranks to allege ‘distorting’ behaviour by big banks
The Banking Association, which represents all 18 registered banks, has not made a submission to the Commerce Commission inquiry, at this stage. Chief executive Roger Beaumont says he doesn’t intend to comment on others’ submissions, including those of the association’s member banks. “We wish to respect the market study process and let it run its course.” he says.
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Commerce Commission says which bank gets our savings and home loans could reveal whether there’s enough bank competition
Industry group, the New Zealand Banking Association, said the Commerce Commission’s preliminary issues paper was comprehensive and shows an understanding of key issues in personal banking.“In particular, the focus on the significant current regulatory requirements as well as those in train will  provide important context to competition and barriers in the industry.”
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