Banks are continuing to work with borrowers who still need help to get back on track, says NZBA chief executive Roger Beaumont.
April 5, 2021The guidelines were developed in consultation with the FMA and build on the banking industry’s work following the 2018 conduct and culture review.
October 3, 2020The maximum loan amount and maximum term are being increased, and more businesses will have access to the scheme, until 31 December.
August 21, 2020The extension means banks can continue to offer temporary mortgage deferrals to their customers without the loans being treated as in default.
August 18, 2020The bill to introduce a new conduct regime in New Zealand is not yet adequately developed, say Consumer New Zealand, the NZBA, and the Financial Services Council.
June 13, 2020Banks have agreed with credit reporting agencies that customers who defer mortgage repayments due to Covid-19 will not have their credit ratings downgraded.
April 10, 2020Business loans under a new NZ$6.25bn scheme will be supported by a government guarantee on 80% of the loan amount.
April 2, 2020The facility allows banks to swap corporate paper and other asset-backed securities for cash. Banks are offering six-month deferrals on residential mortgage repayments.
March 31, 2020The RBNZ has inquired into the risk management approaches and preparedness for COVID-19 at banks, and the responses show they are prepared, according to governor Adrian Orr.
March 10, 2020The RBNZ's capital proposals have been under fire since December. The NZBA is the latest to call for a rethink of the capital rules, citing economic costs estimated over NZ$1.8bn a year.
May 22, 2019