Roger Beaumont
NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control
23rd Apr 25, 7:52pm
NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control
New Zealand Banking Association says a large proportion of mortgage holders are 'reaping the benefits' of paying down their loan faster
16th Apr 25, 8:41am
New Zealand Banking Association says a large proportion of mortgage holders are 'reaping the benefits' of paying down their loan faster
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee service for more secure payments by end of November, full rollout expected by Easter 2025
10th Oct 24, 11:42am
11
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee service for more secure payments by end of November, full rollout expected by Easter 2025
NZ Banking Association says despite tough economic conditions, 'the vast majority of New Zealanders' are managing their financial situation well
8th Oct 24, 12:17pm
19
NZ Banking Association says despite tough economic conditions, 'the vast majority of New Zealanders' are managing their financial situation well
[updated]
Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
20th Aug 24, 11:35am
85
Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly details easier access to loans and changes to financial dispute resolution services
22nd Apr 24, 7:29am
26
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly details easier access to loans and changes to financial dispute resolution services
[updated]
Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre
15th Apr 24, 11:39am
19
Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre
NZ banks promise more details on implementation of a confirmation of payee service in April
20th Dec 23, 9:14am
3
NZ banks promise more details on implementation of a confirmation of payee service in April
NZ Banking Association figures show while many mortgage holders remain ahead with repayments, 1.4% are behind, while over 9000 bank customers applied for hardship status
12th Oct 23, 7:40am
20
NZ Banking Association figures show while many mortgage holders remain ahead with repayments, 1.4% are behind, while over 9000 bank customers applied for hardship status
[updated]
'Just goes to show how behind we are': NZ banks to bring in name and account number checking, remove links from texts and work together to freeze mule accounts to combat rampant scams
15th Sep 23, 10:37am
23
'Just goes to show how behind we are': NZ banks to bring in name and account number checking, remove links from texts and work together to freeze mule accounts to combat rampant scams
Government set to gut loan affordability rules in CCCFA review to make sure people can borrow when they have good credit
9th Aug 23, 5:12pm
19
Government set to gut loan affordability rules in CCCFA review to make sure people can borrow when they have good credit
'It doesn't mean we hate you': Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on banking, market studies and why he joined the competition watchdog
26th Jun 23, 10:00am
17
'It doesn't mean we hate you': Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on banking, market studies and why he joined the competition watchdog
[updated]
Commerce Commission to provide preliminary report on competition in the banking sector by August as market study gets underway
20th Jun 23, 12:30pm
41
Commerce Commission to provide preliminary report on competition in the banking sector by August as market study gets underway
Button set to be pushed on market study into the banking industry on Tuesday
New Reserve Bank mortgage figures show homeowners paid close to $4 billion in interest during the March quarter, while total scheduled repayments topped $6 billion for the first time since the RBNZ started publishing this data
1st May 23, 11:12am
16
New Reserve Bank mortgage figures show homeowners paid close to $4 billion in interest during the March quarter, while total scheduled repayments topped $6 billion for the first time since the RBNZ started publishing this data