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Although most attention is given to mortgage floating rate hikes, savings account rates are being raised at the same time. So what are the changes for bonus savers so far?
17th Apr 23, 10:49am
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Although most attention is given to mortgage floating rate hikes, savings account rates are being raised at the same time. So what are the changes for bonus savers so far?
Term deposit rate increases are starting to filter through although they are limp new offers with banks falling further behind the OCR policy signals
14th Apr 23, 12:50pm
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Term deposit rate increases are starting to filter through although they are limp new offers with banks falling further behind the OCR policy signals
Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
6th Apr 23, 10:00am
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Sheep and beef farmers and horticulturalists are now more optimistic about the prospects for the agricultural economy, while dairy farmers are more pessimistic
Bank term deposit rate offers have shrunk from the start of 2022 in relation to the OCR and the latest increases don't restore those premiums
16th Mar 23, 12:17pm
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Bank term deposit rate offers have shrunk from the start of 2022 in relation to the OCR and the latest increases don't restore those premiums
Days have passed since the last +50 bps RBNZ rate hike, but no banks have changed retail rates yet, for either home loans or term deposits. And this is despite Adrian Orr calling out the banks over low rates for savers
25th Feb 23, 9:04am
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Days have passed since the last +50 bps RBNZ rate hike, but no banks have changed retail rates yet, for either home loans or term deposits. And this is despite Adrian Orr calling out the banks over low rates for savers
SBS Bank has launched a 6% rate offer for a 12 month term deposit, the highest rate offer from any bank in 14 years
23rd Jan 23, 3:57pm
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SBS Bank has launched a 6% rate offer for a 12 month term deposit, the highest rate offer from any bank in 14 years
Strong outlook for NZ beef, but new ideas needed to address key industry challenges – Rabobank report
19th Jan 23, 10:12am
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Strong outlook for NZ beef, but new ideas needed to address key industry challenges – Rabobank report
For the first time in years savers might see term deposit interest rates rising towards the inflation rate in 2023 as economic forces shift in their favour
16th Dec 22, 1:39pm
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For the first time in years savers might see term deposit interest rates rising towards the inflation rate in 2023 as economic forces shift in their favour
Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
14th Dec 22, 1:30pm
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Farmer confidence has fallen dramatically since last quarter and is now at the lowest level recorded in the 20-year history of the Rabobank survey. Government policy and rising farm input costs were the major concerns
Rabobank analyst Angus Gidley-Baird assesses the prospects for beef marketing globally in light of a shortage developing in the US, and the outlook for New Zealand supply to fill that demand
28th Nov 22, 2:18pm
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Rabobank analyst Angus Gidley-Baird assesses the prospects for beef marketing globally in light of a shortage developing in the US, and the outlook for New Zealand supply to fill that demand
Guy Trafford says the return of international services exports, especially inbound tourism, will be crucial to our economic recovery in a way as important as our dairy trade
7th Sep 22, 10:57am
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Guy Trafford says the return of international services exports, especially inbound tourism, will be crucial to our economic recovery in a way as important as our dairy trade
'Climate change is coming and so is government regulation and consumer demand for farmers and growers to produce more food in a transparent, socially and environmentally responsible way'
3rd Sep 22, 10:27am
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'Climate change is coming and so is government regulation and consumer demand for farmers and growers to produce more food in a transparent, socially and environmentally responsible way'
RBNZ review of its policy for branches of overseas banks could 'call into question' the economic and strategic viability of Rabobank's NZ operating model
30th Aug 22, 4:44pm
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RBNZ review of its policy for branches of overseas banks could 'call into question' the economic and strategic viability of Rabobank's NZ operating model
RBNZ proposing banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks will have to quit retail banking
25th Aug 22, 9:44am
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RBNZ proposing banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks will have to quit retail banking
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Challenger banks continue to push up one year term deposit offers, now as high as 4.2%, with five year offers out to 4.75%. But the 4% threshold hasn't yet been breached for terms under one year
21st Jul 22, 10:44am
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Challenger banks continue to push up one year term deposit offers, now as high as 4.2%, with five year offers out to 4.75%. But the 4% threshold hasn't yet been breached for terms under one year
Kiwibank offers 4% for a one year term deposit, 7-years after the last time it had such an offer. Challenger banks are now offering higher one-year rates as rate curve moves higher
11th Jul 22, 10:08am
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Kiwibank offers 4% for a one year term deposit, 7-years after the last time it had such an offer. Challenger banks are now offering higher one-year rates as rate curve moves higher
More banks raise term deposit rates, some to levels matching those offered five years ago
27th Jun 22, 11:24am
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More banks raise term deposit rates, some to levels matching those offered five years ago
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Savers may bemoan low returns on their bank savings, but collectively their conservative actions gift cheap funds to banks. Until those collective reactions change, banks have few reasons to offer more generous rates
21st Jun 22, 11:08am
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Savers may bemoan low returns on their bank savings, but collectively their conservative actions gift cheap funds to banks. Until those collective reactions change, banks have few reasons to offer more generous rates
SBS Bank, Co-operative Bank, Rabobank keen on 365-day payments move, Heartland Bank not in a hurry
16th Jun 22, 10:28am
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SBS Bank, Co-operative Bank, Rabobank keen on 365-day payments move, Heartland Bank not in a hurry
Weaker global demand for dairy products is coming at the same time global milk production is set to decrease, so price declines are expected to be moderate during the second half of 2022
16th Jun 22, 10:12am
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Weaker global demand for dairy products is coming at the same time global milk production is set to decrease, so price declines are expected to be moderate during the second half of 2022
Term deposit rates are rising, but not as fast as either wholesale rates or home loan rates
13th Jun 22, 11:39am
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Term deposit rates are rising, but not as fast as either wholesale rates or home loan rates
With beef prices and inflation at an all-time high in many markets around the world, Rabobank says now is not an easy time for the global beef sector to translate sustainability and emissions commitments into action
10th Jun 22, 12:37pm
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With beef prices and inflation at an all-time high in many markets around the world, Rabobank says now is not an easy time for the global beef sector to translate sustainability and emissions commitments into action
For the first time in almost seven years, a 4% one year term deposit offer resurfaces, this one from SBS Bank, as the OCR rate hikes finally start flowing through to savers. The main banks are laggards for TD savers
3rd Jun 22, 9:07am
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For the first time in almost seven years, a 4% one year term deposit offer resurfaces, this one from SBS Bank, as the OCR rate hikes finally start flowing through to savers. The main banks are laggards for TD savers
Guy Trafford looks at how the final farmgate milk payout price evolves from the first pre-season estimates. He also tries to make sense of falling lifestyle block sales volumes even though prices are holding
28th May 22, 11:17am
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Guy Trafford looks at how the final farmgate milk payout price evolves from the first pre-season estimates. He also tries to make sense of falling lifestyle block sales volumes even though prices are holding
Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead
23rd May 22, 1:54pm
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Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead