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Karen Scott-Howman

Former ASB executive, and current Westpac Group executive, Roger Beaumont to take bank lobby group NZBA's helm next year
17th Dec 18, 1:25pm
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Former ASB executive, and current Westpac Group executive, Roger Beaumont to take bank lobby group NZBA's helm next year
New Zealand Bankers' Association advertising for a new CEO after Karen Scott-Howman departs
5th Sep 18, 5:00am
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New Zealand Bankers' Association advertising for a new CEO after Karen Scott-Howman departs
RBNZ's head of prudential supervision Toby Fiennes hopes this week's Dashboard launch will make banks feel that they're under more scrutiny
28th May 18, 3:03pm
RBNZ's head of prudential supervision Toby Fiennes hopes this week's Dashboard launch will make banks feel that they're under more scrutiny
The Finance Minister says he expects NZ banks to be able to prove they’re playing by the rules, in light of systemic problems in Australia; NZBA floats idea of industry-wide whistle-blowers’ standard
2nd May 18, 4:21pm
by Jason Walls
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The Finance Minister says he expects NZ banks to be able to prove they’re playing by the rules, in light of systemic problems in Australia; NZBA floats idea of industry-wide whistle-blowers’ standard
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is anticipating a significant chunk of the Government’s KiwiBuild homes will be prefabricated and expects overseas companies to help get the work done
16th Mar 18, 8:20am
by Jason Walls
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford is anticipating a significant chunk of the Government’s KiwiBuild homes will be prefabricated and expects overseas companies to help get the work done
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
6th Dec 17, 8:37am
by Guest
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
FMA's BKBM guidance hailed as 'pragmatic, practical and sensible' guidance that 'stands out globally'. NZ banks pleased FMA has 'confirmed there are no systemic conduct issues'
12th Oct 17, 12:03pm
FMA's BKBM guidance hailed as 'pragmatic, practical and sensible' guidance that 'stands out globally'. NZ banks pleased FMA has 'confirmed there are no systemic conduct issues'
How longer term insurance policies could prevent mortgage defaults in the future
31st Jul 17, 12:05pm
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How longer term insurance policies could prevent mortgage defaults in the future
Gareth Vaughan questions whether banks are opportunistically trying it on in their response to the RBNZ's review of their capital adequacy requirements
10th Jul 17, 11:13am
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether banks are opportunistically trying it on in their response to the RBNZ's review of their capital adequacy requirements
The banking industry is seeking the public's views on its proposed new, dramatically thinned down, Code of Banking Practice. But is the new Code too vague?
21st Jun 17, 5:02am
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The banking industry is seeking the public's views on its proposed new, dramatically thinned down, Code of Banking Practice. But is the new Code too vague?
Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
12th May 17, 11:14am
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Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
Bank workers union offers to work alongside ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ & Westpac NZ to implement culture change to a customer service first approach from a sales first approach in retail banking
27th Apr 17, 10:47am
Bank workers union offers to work alongside ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ & Westpac NZ to implement culture change to a customer service first approach from a sales first approach in retail banking
Major Aussie banks move quickly to act on recommendations they change how they pay retail banking staff, NZ banks 'support customer first obligations'
20th Apr 17, 9:36am
Major Aussie banks move quickly to act on recommendations they change how they pay retail banking staff, NZ banks 'support customer first obligations'
'NZ very different to Australia' mortgage brokers' lobby group argues as ASIC eyes major changes after reviewing mortgage broker remuneration
27th Mar 17, 6:49am
'NZ very different to Australia' mortgage brokers' lobby group argues as ASIC eyes major changes after reviewing mortgage broker remuneration
Builders call for banks to stop stifling innovation and rethink rules that prevent first home buyers from getting mortgages to build prefab houses 
18th Jan 17, 1:58pm
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Builders call for banks to stop stifling innovation and rethink rules that prevent first home buyers from getting mortgages to build prefab houses 
Banks don't know how vulnerable they are to underinsurance; Insurers don’t see major underinsurance risks post-Kaikoura
3rd Dec 16, 5:02am
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Banks don't know how vulnerable they are to underinsurance; Insurers don’t see major underinsurance risks post-Kaikoura
The Government's responding to banking industry lobbying and is mulling changes to recently enacted credit contracts rules
3rd Nov 16, 4:04pm
The Government's responding to banking industry lobbying and is mulling changes to recently enacted credit contracts rules
Bank lobby group says interchange fees are 'set in a competitive commercial environment' as the Government mulls regulation
22nd Sep 16, 10:12am
Bank lobby group says interchange fees are 'set in a competitive commercial environment' as the Government mulls regulation
Bank lobby group says P2P lenders must work hard to build their reputations in light of NZ's mass finance company collapses
15th Sep 16, 11:35am
Bank lobby group says P2P lenders must work hard to build their reputations in light of NZ's mass finance company collapses
While the higher currency might not be what the RBNZ wants, some KiwiSaver funds will be getting a boost from their hedging policies, growing members balances
9th Jun 16, 4:11pm
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While the higher currency might not be what the RBNZ wants, some KiwiSaver funds will be getting a boost from their hedging policies, growing members balances
Banks want government to run public education campaign on incoming tax requirements noting they are 'legal requirements imposed by the government, not banks'
12th May 16, 10:07am
Banks want government to run public education campaign on incoming tax requirements noting they are 'legal requirements imposed by the government, not banks'
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; KiwiSaver boosts house sales, credit card debt under control, Chinese sentiment worsens, Aussie banks try one on, swaps and NZD stable
22nd Feb 16, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; KiwiSaver boosts house sales, credit card debt under control, Chinese sentiment worsens, Aussie banks try one on, swaps and NZD stable
Bank lobby group names Karen Scott-Howman as new CEO succeeding Kirk Hope
29th Jan 16, 1:57pm
Bank lobby group names Karen Scott-Howman as new CEO succeeding Kirk Hope
NZ Bankers' Association says Government run public awareness campaign on AML would be useful
20th Oct 14, 5:00am
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NZ Bankers' Association says Government run public awareness campaign on AML would be useful
NZ banks, fearing NZ$100 mln bill, work with Australian, Canadian and British on changing 'unworkable' US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
6th Sep 11, 4:21pm
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NZ banks, fearing NZ$100 mln bill, work with Australian, Canadian and British on changing 'unworkable' US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act