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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
21st Feb 24, 6:51am
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Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
21st Nov 23, 3:46pm
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International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown
6th Oct 23, 12:36pm
Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings says NZ Post is facing 'ongoing structural decline' in its traditional business and will have reduced financial flexibility after sale of Kiwibank to the Crown
Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability
31st Aug 23, 1:45pm
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Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability
Economist Brian Easton says the recent reduction in the US credit rating signals that market lenders are not happy with the US fiscal arrangements. New Zealand’s lower rating is a warning that we could do better too
21st Aug 23, 9:22am
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Economist Brian Easton says the recent reduction in the US credit rating signals that market lenders are not happy with the US fiscal arrangements. New Zealand’s lower rating is a warning that we could do better too
Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
14th Apr 23, 8:34am
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Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale
S&P Global Ratings sees debt drop for councils after Three Waters reforms
1st Mar 23, 12:05pm
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S&P Global Ratings sees debt drop for councils after Three Waters reforms
Why the Heartland Group wants to place Heartland Bank under an Australian non-operating holding company
25th Oct 22, 7:43am
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Why the Heartland Group wants to place Heartland Bank under an Australian non-operating holding company
Moody's says worsening housing affordability has increased the risk of mortgage defaults
19th Sep 22, 4:30pm
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Moody's says worsening housing affordability has increased the risk of mortgage defaults
S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital
8th Sep 22, 12:38pm
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S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital
Gareth Vaughan says of all the recent criticisms of the RBNZ, the hardest one to understand is the charge that it shouldn't take an interest in climate change
2nd Aug 22, 2:48pm
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Gareth Vaughan says of all the recent criticisms of the RBNZ, the hardest one to understand is the charge that it shouldn't take an interest in climate change
BNZ and Westpac borrow a combined €1.5 billion through covered bond issues
20th Jul 22, 9:45am
BNZ and Westpac borrow a combined €1.5 billion through covered bond issues
Five-year Westpac NZ bonds to pay investors interest rate of 3.696% per annum
11th Feb 22, 12:56pm
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Five-year Westpac NZ bonds to pay investors interest rate of 3.696% per annum
S&P's Martin Foo says NZ councils have largely fared well in the Covid-era but infrastructure deficits may prove challenging
3rd Feb 22, 11:29am
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S&P's Martin Foo says NZ councils have largely fared well in the Covid-era but infrastructure deficits may prove challenging
Credit rating agency Moody's advocates for standardised cybersecurity reporting across jurisdictions & more consistent definitions of what is a cybersecurity incident
15th Nov 21, 8:45am
Credit rating agency Moody's advocates for standardised cybersecurity reporting across jurisdictions & more consistent definitions of what is a cybersecurity incident
Bank for International Settlements pushes central banks to get cracking with central bank digital currencies as Moody's warns they could be a credit negative for banks
13th Sep 21, 3:30pm
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Bank for International Settlements pushes central banks to get cracking with central bank digital currencies as Moody's warns they could be a credit negative for banks
Fitch says rising interest rates will be both credit positive for New Zealand banks, as well as boosting their profitability
16th Aug 21, 10:09am
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Fitch says rising interest rates will be both credit positive for New Zealand banks, as well as boosting their profitability
New Zealand life insurers set to continue delivering good return on equity to their shareholders, S&P Global Ratings says
9th Aug 21, 10:15am
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New Zealand life insurers set to continue delivering good return on equity to their shareholders, S&P Global Ratings says
Credit rating agency S&P says 'exceptionally strong' and 'unprecedented' NZ house price growth increases risks for banks
23rd Jul 21, 12:12pm
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Credit rating agency S&P says 'exceptionally strong' and 'unprecedented' NZ house price growth increases risks for banks
Jarden head of research Arie Dekker says it is important for confidence and accountability that Fonterra gives 'some milestones and numbers for the next three years' before farmers vote on its capital structure
30th Jun 21, 12:22pm
Jarden head of research Arie Dekker says it is important for confidence and accountability that Fonterra gives 'some milestones and numbers for the next three years' before farmers vote on its capital structure
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings highlights the risk to banks' credit ratings from cyber attacks
26th May 21, 10:59am
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings highlights the risk to banks' credit ratings from cyber attacks
Credit rating agency Fitch revises big Australasian banks' credit ratings to stable from negative except for on-the-block Westpac NZ
13th Apr 21, 8:34am
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Credit rating agency Fitch revises big Australasian banks' credit ratings to stable from negative except for on-the-block Westpac NZ
NZ dollar hits 34-month high, as New Zealand becomes the first developed country with investment-grade debt to receive a credit rating upgrade since COVID-19 hit
22nd Feb 21, 5:43pm
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NZ dollar hits 34-month high, as New Zealand becomes the first developed country with investment-grade debt to receive a credit rating upgrade since COVID-19 hit
BNZ's parent National Australia Bank agrees to sell BNZ Life to Partners Life for NZ$290 million
16th Dec 20, 5:18pm
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BNZ's parent National Australia Bank agrees to sell BNZ Life to Partners Life for NZ$290 million
S&P expects central bank digital currencies to be developed in a way that enables financial institutions to continue to play a major role in the financial system
10th Dec 20, 4:37pm
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S&P expects central bank digital currencies to be developed in a way that enables financial institutions to continue to play a major role in the financial system