- 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... Read more »
- “It shows that banks are continuing to work closely with their agri clients. That’s not surprising given the high level of bank support for the agri sector.”
- New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman said banks were responsible lenders and that would not change, no matter what the central bank’s rules were.
- 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... Read more »
- 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... Read more »
- 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... Read more »
- “We have no issues with the particular thresholds set by the Government. The main concern for the banking industry is being able to meet its obligations within statutory deadlines, in consultation with other parties.”
- “We are very open to have conversations, but so far there’s no regulator which has consulted publicly on it.” Scott-Howman stresses the importance of security of people’s financial data.
- “Banks are particularly interested in the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, and the security provided for the loan. People seeking home loans need to be up front with the bank about their personal circumstances, such as existing financial obligations and outgoings.”
