NZ Herald
BNZ boss elected chair of Bankers’ Association
01/04/2015
Incoming NZBA chair Anthony Healy said, “Our banks are rated as the most sound in the world and we look forward to a productive year with the Association and its members, and continuing meaningful engagement with stakeholders.”
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BNZ to chair New Zealand Bankers’ Association
31/03/2015
Bank of New Zealand chief executive Anthony Healy has been elected chair of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association for 2015/16 and takes on the role today. ANZ chief executive David Hisco was elected deputy chair. “I am delighted to take the role of Chair on behalf of BNZ. The Association is integral to maintaining the...
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Buddle Findlay becomes affiliate member of New Zealand Bankers’ Association
30/03/2015
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association announced today that Buddle Findlay has joined the Association as an affiliate member. “We are delighted to welcome on board leading law firm Buddle Findlay,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “Joining NZBA as an affiliate member signals Buddle Findlay’s commitment to the New Zealand banking industry....
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Stuff.co.nz
Credit card statements to get minimum repayment warning
26/03/2015
The chief executive of lobby group the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, Kirk Hope, said the group supported the Government’s changes.
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Interest.co.nz
MasterCard becomes first affiliate member of the NZ Bankers’ Association
18/03/2015
MasterCard New Zealand has been unveiled as the first affiliate member of bank lobby group the New Zealand Bankers’ Association.
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NZ Herald
Mortgages: Shopping around for better deals pays off
18/03/2015
NZ Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said: “The Canstar report demonstrates the high level of competition … and the importance of consumers doing their research, and talking to their bank to ensure they get the best possible deal.”
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MasterCard® first affiliate member of New Zealand Bankers’ Association
17/03/2015
MasterCard New Zealand today became the New Zealand Bankers’ Association’s first affiliate member. “We are delighted to welcome MasterCard as our first affiliate member,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Kirk Hope. “Until recently our membership was limited to banks registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989. The new affiliate membership...
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Interest.co.nz
Loan sharks and ‘unscrupulous’ payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
17/03/2015
“We support the Code because it will help target unscrupulous lenders and provide greater protection for vulnerable people,” said NZBA chief executive Kirk Hope.
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Responsible Lending Code welcomed
16/03/2015
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the government’s release of the Responsible Lending Code. The Code provides guidance on how responsible lenders should behave and supports consumer credit law reforms last year that aimed to crack down on loan sharks. “We support the Code because it will help target unscrupulous lenders and provide greater...
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NZ Herald
Mortgagee sales tumble as New Zealand’s economy grows
06/03/2015
The fall in foreclosures reflected generally positive trends for Kiwi consumers and prospective homeowners, said Kirk Hope, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive.
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