March 15, 2023 1:08 pmPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Submission on buy now, pay later
To ensure our clients and their financial wellbeing have been considered in the recently proposed CCCFA buy now, pay later (BNPL) amendments, we have written a submission. We are concerned that the $600 threshold has only been considered from a...
March 14, 2023 11:00 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on What to expect when joining DEBTsolve
This programme gets great results but it isn’t a quick fix. Working through unmanageable debt can be complex and requires commitment from you to get back on track. DEBTsolve is provided entirely over the phone and through email. We often...
March 13, 2023 9:19 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Genesis Energy forgives debts of women abused by partners
Genesis Energy sometimes forgives all or part of the power debts of survivors of violent and economically abusive relationships. It is part of a “fresh start” programme the power retailer is developing for people who find themselves with debt through...
March 10, 2023 11:01 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Creating a budget with your partner
Budgeting with your partner is a great way to forge a healthy financial relationship while also creating a solid framework for a shared financial future together. As a couple, your money situation will constantly be changing, so when one person...
February 20, 2023 11:48 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Getting support for Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods
Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the recent disasters here in Aotearoa New Zealand. We know a lot of people are experiencing expense shock as a result and may become more vulnerable to high-cost lending and...
January 5, 2023 9:00 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Keeping tabs: adding mindfulness to your money
Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with money is a multi-faceted journey. But perhaps one of the most important elements is to foster a sense of awareness of your financial situation, not just as a once-off, but as ongoing. Paying...
December 5, 2022 12:32 pmPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Marking International Economic Harm Awareness Day
To mark International Economic Harm Awareness Day, we held an event on 24th November to launch our Making a difference: economic harm snapshot. The snapshot is a collaboration between ourselves, financial services, and other not-for-profit organisations, that outlines recently developed...
November 28, 2022 6:07 pmPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on What to expect when applying for a Good Loan
We follow the government’s Responsible Lending guidelines, which means that before you commit to a loan, we have to make enquiries so we can be satisfied you can afford the loan and it meets your requirements. One of our Good...
November 26, 2022 9:00 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on International collaboration calls for greater focus on economic abuse to eliminate the scourge of family violence
For International Economic Abuse Awareness Day, organisations across the globe are calling for international recognition of economic abuse, its impact and the needed responses. A new report released for International Economic Abuse Awareness Day by an international coalition of non-profit...
November 25, 2022 5:00 pmPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Leaving my relationship was only the start
After leaving her violent relationship, Amy* quickly realised starting again was going to be harder than she thought because of the economic harm that left her with poor credit history and bad debt tied to her name. Life was good...
November 25, 2022 10:28 amPublished by Saravinder PannuComments Off on Separate offence needed to protect victims of economic harm, advocates say
Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it is hidden in current legislation and the country cannot afford to fall behind. They say compensation must also be considered so that victims, who are mostly...