RaboDirect press kit
RaboDirect is an online banking service designed to complement customers' existing banking arrangements. RaboDirect offers New Zealanders a high interest, no fees, on-call savings account as well as term deposits and access to managed funds.
RaboDirect is a division of Rabobank New Zealand Limited, part of the international Rabobank Group, the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. Rabobank has more than 110 years' experience providing customised banking and finance solutions to businesses involved in all aspects of food and agribusiness.
Rabobank operates in 48 countries, servicing the needs of approximately 10 million clients worldwide through a network of close to 1600 offices and branches. Rabobank is among the 25 largest banks in the world based on tier one capital. In New Zealand Rabobank employs approximately 290 staff across 31 branches to service its clients. twenty-five staff, including a Wellington based call centre, support RaboDirect customers.
Latest press releases
Pre-Budget survey shows Kiwis saving more
May 2012
It's good news for Bill English ahead of the May Budget announcement. As the Government seeks to make savings, RaboDirect's latest survey shows New Zealanders are doing the same at home - with substantially more Kiwis saving now than 20 months ago. However, people are also missing out on better rates by not shopping around.
RaboDirect brings 'six per cent' back into savings market
February 2012
Celebrating six years in New Zealand, RaboDirect is pleased to confirm its current longer-term deposit rates are market leading, with its six per cent rate a record high in today's savings environment.
RaboDirect appoints New Zealand General Manager
February 2012
RaboDirect is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Templeton as General Manager for the New Zealand online direct bank. Ms Templeton has extensive experience with the bank both locally and internationally and starts in the role this week.
Rabobank retains its position as the world's highest rated privately owned bank according to Standard & Poor's new methodology
November 2011
Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) today announced its new ratings for the top 37 global banks according to its new methodology. S&P has awarded Rabobank the highest rating of all these 37 banks: AA with a 'stable outlook'.