Media

Here you’ll find our media releases and opinions about banking in New Zealand, along with our media appearances.

Media Appearances

NZ Herald - How to make $3000 multiply

- “Cash contributions are one way that banks compete for customers. In this environment banks will continue to work very hard to retain and attract customers. That’s good news for households and consumers,” said Kirk Hope.
Media Releases

New Zealand ready for FATCA

- New Zealand is now ready to comply with US tax law that aims to reduce tax evasion by US persons who have financial accounts outside the United States said the New Zealand Bankers’ Association today. The third reading of the Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill today, in conjunction with an intergovernmental... Read more »
Media Releases

Banks’ performance highly rated

- A public opinion survey has found a high level satisfaction among bank customers, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association said today. The survey also measured perceptions of the banking sector’s strength and acceptable profit levels. Seventy-seven per cent of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with their main bank, with only nine per cent dissatisfied or... Read more »
Media Appearances

3 News - Online scams becoming more complex

- Banks will never ask for your pins or passwords, and legitimate retailers shouldn’t ask you for pins or passwords either. It’s pretty much a sure sign someone’s trying to rip you off.