- New Zealand Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said would-be investors should consider the levels of trust and reputation associated with peer-to-peer lenders.
- New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) says investing time to make your financial plan now could pay dividends by giving you choices in the future. As part of Money Week (5-11 September) run by the Commission for Financial Capability, NZBA is encouraging people to take time to think about their financial future, set short and long... Read more »
- Cash in circulation rose by 8 percent last year. There’s now $5 billion in circulation despite the fact cash use is declining. New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope joined Paul Henry in studio to explain how and why this is occurring.
- New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said banks were working closely with dairy farmers to help them manage through tough times.
- The New Zealand Bankers Association says it’s not discrimination – but that banks need to ensure mortgages are sustainable and a recent law change means they need to be even more careful that they are lending responsibly.
- The New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) warns that anyone can be the target of an email whaling scam. Following a fake email purportedly sent by NZBA’s chief executive to a colleague, it was thanks to training and attention to detail that the scammer was foiled. NZBA’s work includes educating consumers on fraud prevention, and believes... Read more »
- “New Zealand banks operate in a different market and regulatory framework compared to their Australian counterparts. Any changes in New Zealand are more likely to be driven by customer demand.”