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Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
17th Mar 15, 11:03am
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Loan sharks and 'unscrupulous' payday lenders key targets as government releases Responsible Lending Code
Has the RBNZ come up with a way of making banks hold more capital against loans to property investors that's palatable to the banks?
6th Mar 15, 4:30pm
Has the RBNZ come up with a way of making banks hold more capital against loans to property investors that's palatable to the banks?
Remitters threatened by banks' attempts to protect themselves from money launderers
2nd Feb 15, 1:45pm
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Remitters threatened by banks' attempts to protect themselves from money launderers
RBNZ says banks must have good reason to deprive money remitters of access to financial services, says 'blanket de-risking' not acceptable
29th Jan 15, 4:00pm
RBNZ says banks must have good reason to deprive money remitters of access to financial services, says 'blanket de-risking' not acceptable
RBNZ mum as banks withdraw from remittance providers due to AML; Department of Internal Affairs advising remitters to talk to Ombudsman, Commerce Commission
1st Dec 14, 11:07am
RBNZ mum as banks withdraw from remittance providers due to AML; Department of Internal Affairs advising remitters to talk to Ombudsman, Commerce Commission
Banks launch escrow-based scheme to manage payment of repairs to leaky multi-unit complexes
29th Sep 14, 11:57am
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Banks launch escrow-based scheme to manage payment of repairs to leaky multi-unit complexes
NZ Bankers' Association CEO says newcomers like P2P lenders face a challenge building reputations and trust
16th Jul 14, 4:30pm
NZ Bankers' Association CEO says newcomers like P2P lenders face a challenge building reputations and trust
Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code
9th Jul 14, 10:47am
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Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss seeking submissions on proposed Responsible Lending Code
Banks want a 'flexible' Responsible Lending Code and acknowledgement they're responsible lenders
30th May 14, 7:45am
Banks want a 'flexible' Responsible Lending Code and acknowledgement they're responsible lenders
Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing 'high levels of stress'
4th Mar 14, 8:38am
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Bank workers union looks for increased pay and improved conditions for staff facing 'high levels of stress'
Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
10th Dec 13, 11:11am
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Reserve Bank says that houses under construction will be exempt from the 'speed limits' on high loan-to-value ratio lending
BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
9th Dec 13, 4:12pm
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BNZ-Nine Rewards Consumer Trends Survey finds a substantial majority of people are planning to spend less on presents this Christmas
FIRST Union says research of bank workers shows 'startling' results regarding sales targets
22nd Nov 13, 5:05am
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FIRST Union says research of bank workers shows 'startling' results regarding sales targets
Bank lobby group points to potential ways around home loan LVR restrictions for borrowers
24th Sep 13, 3:57pm
Bank lobby group points to potential ways around home loan LVR restrictions for borrowers
Bank lobby group says banks don't want to help collect GST on goods bought overseas for less than $400 due to implementation and administrative complexity
11th Jul 13, 5:31pm
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Bank lobby group says banks don't want to help collect GST on goods bought overseas for less than $400 due to implementation and administrative complexity
NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
5th Jul 13, 5:10pm
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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
NZ's anti-money laundering laws now in effect with banks expected to pry more into customer identity and account activity
1st Jul 13, 9:43am
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NZ's anti-money laundering laws now in effect with banks expected to pry more into customer identity and account activity
Opinion: The Govt and RBNZ may be uninterested in introducing a deposit insurance scheme, but there's nothing stopping banks from offering secured deposits
9th Apr 13, 4:10pm
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Opinion: The Govt and RBNZ may be uninterested in introducing a deposit insurance scheme, but there's nothing stopping banks from offering secured deposits
Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare takes the chair at NZ Bankers' Association; ASB's Barbara Chapman the deputy
4th Apr 13, 11:04am
Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare takes the chair at NZ Bankers' Association; ASB's Barbara Chapman the deputy
New bank Heartland joins lobby group the New Zealand Bankers' Association
25th Mar 13, 11:44am
New bank Heartland joins lobby group the New Zealand Bankers' Association
Parties behind 'largest class action in NZ's history', taken against major banks, stand to pocket up to NZ$250 mln
11th Mar 13, 11:55am
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Parties behind 'largest class action in NZ's history', taken against major banks, stand to pocket up to NZ$250 mln
NZ Bankers' Association wants more detail on RBNZ macro-prudential tools, raises issue of insurance in relation to LVR restrictions
6th Mar 13, 9:32pm
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NZ Bankers' Association wants more detail on RBNZ macro-prudential tools, raises issue of insurance in relation to LVR restrictions
Scammers pretend to be from NZ Bankers' Association to lure people into giving bank details
13th Feb 13, 3:11pm
Scammers pretend to be from NZ Bankers' Association to lure people into giving bank details
Family trusts face greater scrutiny from banks when NZ's anti-money laundering law comes into force next June
19th Dec 12, 4:09pm
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Family trusts face greater scrutiny from banks when NZ's anti-money laundering law comes into force next June
Banker's Association cautions shoppers about letting their guard down at Christmas when it comes to internet banking, mobile security and sales made on the plastic
12th Dec 12, 2:51pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Banker's Association cautions shoppers about letting their guard down at Christmas when it comes to internet banking, mobile security and sales made on the plastic