NZ Herald
‘Concerning’ KiwiSaver bank tactics questioned
15/09/2014
“Banks are all about continuous improvement and that’s one of the reasons why New Zealanders rate their own banks highly.”
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Radio NZ
Mortgage war sparks housing demand
26/08/2014
Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said cheap foreign funds and intense competition are behind the mortgage war. Listen to full interview
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Interest.co.nz
NZBA says principles based Responsible Lending Code would facilitate innovation
25/08/2014
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA) says the Government’s Responsible Lending Code should not require lenders to make oral disclosures to their borrowing customers, nor “dictate” how they communicate with borrowers.
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Stuff.co.nz
Young men in the red – Trust
15/08/2014
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said the allegations were “surprising”. “The customer’s ability to service the loan is a key factor in any lending decision. It’s important that people are up front to the bank about their circumstances and their ability to repay the loan.” He said defaults on bank loans were “low”...
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NZ Herald
Bitcoin problems news to bankers
30/07/2014
Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said he was not aware of the issue or of any difficulties Bitcoin start-ups had with banks.
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Radio NZ
Banks woo first-home buyers
30/07/2014
First-home buyers are finding it easier to get a home loan as a slowing housing market prompts retail banks to drum up new business. The Bankers’ Association said that was due in part to banks having better control over their loan books.
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NZ Herald
How to make $3000 multiply
27/07/2014
“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.
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TVNZ
Profit-making banks ‘not paying enough tax’
10/07/2014
The banks argue KiwiSaver means Kiwis win when they do.
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3 News
Banks get behind organised crime bill
26/06/2014
The association is welcoming a bill which would crack down on international and home-grown organised crime and says the bill will help maintain our reputation overseas.
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Stuff.co.nz
NZ set to comply with US tax rule
20/06/2014
“Our banks and New Zealand have little choice but to comply with Fatca,” Kirk Hope said.
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