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Night Noodle Markets go cashless – but shoppers slow to catch on to new tech
11/12/2017
“It’s still early days, and we’d expect to see this technology continue to evolve in line with greater demand from merchants and consumers.”
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Bankers’ Association congratulates new Reserve Bank Governor
11/12/2017
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...
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Interest.co.nz
Farmer survey reports that only a small minority farmers feel that they have come under undue pressure from bankers over the past six months as rural sector heads into a drier-than-normal period
06/12/2017
“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.”
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Getting a loan may still be tough, even without Reserve Bank rules
27/11/2017
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.
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Get 2FA for Cyber Smart Week
26/11/2017
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...
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NZBA launches scam resource for Fraud Awareness Week
12/11/2017
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...
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China Construction Bank joins New Zealand Bankers’ Association
01/11/2017
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...
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NZ Herald
Banks given grace period for new money laundering laws
31/10/2017
“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.”
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NZ prepares to join the ‘open banking’ revolution
28/10/2017
“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.
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Buyers caught out by home loans falling through
16/10/2017
“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.”
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