Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine September 2019 | Page 253

Services ( AWS ) of course . “ We ’ re on course to replicate that here in New Zealand at BNZ .”
At the end of the day , most of BNZ ’ s initiatives revolve around one common aim : improving its customers ’ financial wellbeing . As customers focus on saving – whether managing day-to-day income and expenses , building up a rainy-day fund or saving for retirement – banks increasingly are recognising that they have a duty to help customers navigate these challenges and promote better financial health . BNZ has clearly put this ethos into motion with its digital transformation efforts . It ’ s this , says Bowe , which distinguishes BNZ from the pack . “ I feel we have a strong sense of purpose ,” he reflects . “ We think helping customers be good with money is a fantastic challenge to rally behind . We can make a material impact for New Zealanders financial wellbeing by helping them be good with money .”
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