Financial Stability Report
Live-streamed video from the November 2017 RBNZ FSR press conference with Acting Governor Grant Spencer - will start at 11am
29th Nov 17, 10:46am
Live-streamed video from the November 2017 RBNZ FSR press conference with Acting Governor Grant Spencer - will start at 11am
Shock, horror, the RBNZ concludes banks' ability to attract household deposit funding is sensitive to the interest rates they offer savers
2nd Jun 17, 10:01am
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Shock, horror, the RBNZ concludes banks' ability to attract household deposit funding is sensitive to the interest rates they offer savers
The RBNZ notes small banks have doubled their share of new mortgage commitments since 2014, and that rapid lending growth carries risk
1st Jun 17, 9:47am
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The RBNZ notes small banks have doubled their share of new mortgage commitments since 2014, and that rapid lending growth carries risk
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
31st May 17, 1:53pm
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
Australian banking regulators reach out and impose policy settings good for Australia that impinge and limit policy settings good for New Zealand
17th Oct 16, 7:37pm
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Australian banking regulators reach out and impose policy settings good for Australia that impinge and limit policy settings good for New Zealand
Tony Alexander says the Reserve Bank under-estimated Auckland's population growth and demand for new housing in its latest Financial Stability Report
20th May 16, 10:00am
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Tony Alexander says the Reserve Bank under-estimated Auckland's population growth and demand for new housing in its latest Financial Stability Report
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
13th May 16, 5:03am
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What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market
Reserve Bank says a wave of new supply could exert "significant downward pressure" on commercial property prices
12th May 16, 5:03am
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Reserve Bank says a wave of new supply could exert "significant downward pressure" on commercial property prices
Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
11th May 16, 9:07am
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Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
9th May 16, 3:39pm
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Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
Big banks' income & expenses picture not as bad as it seems; Key issues to look for in RBNZ's Financial Stability Report
9th May 16, 11:58am
Big banks' income & expenses picture not as bad as it seems; Key issues to look for in RBNZ's Financial Stability Report
The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
RBNZ puts the blowtorch on big 4 banks' capital models, doesn't expect to find major differences; Bank liquidity requirements under review
12th Nov 15, 4:02pm
RBNZ puts the blowtorch on big 4 banks' capital models, doesn't expect to find major differences; Bank liquidity requirements under review
Martien Lubberink asks whether NZ banks are being used as cash cows for their bruised Aussie parents
15th May 15, 9:09am
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Martien Lubberink asks whether NZ banks are being used as cash cows for their bruised Aussie parents
RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
12th May 15, 1:31pm
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RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
11th May 15, 5:46pm
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New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
More overseas buyers and stronger balance sheets in the commercial property sector, the Reserve Bank says
12th Nov 14, 11:35am
More overseas buyers and stronger balance sheets in the commercial property sector, the Reserve Bank says
RBNZ may signal increase to low equity mortgage lending 'speed limit' tomorrow
11th Nov 14, 10:00am
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RBNZ may signal increase to low equity mortgage lending 'speed limit' tomorrow
The big banks have nearly 25% of their mortgage books paying interest only. Gareth Vaughan asks whether this is good for financial stability
10th Nov 14, 2:03pm
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The big banks have nearly 25% of their mortgage books paying interest only. Gareth Vaughan asks whether this is good for financial stability
RBNZ sees impact of Christchurch insurance related payouts on term deposits wearing off with banks likely to require more offshore funding
19th May 14, 5:03pm
RBNZ sees impact of Christchurch insurance related payouts on term deposits wearing off with banks likely to require more offshore funding
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says stocktake of regulations likely to be a 'tidy up', regular stress tests 'another tool in the toolkit'
15th May 14, 4:51pm
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says stocktake of regulations likely to be a 'tidy up', regular stress tests 'another tool in the toolkit'
RBNZ sees potential financial stress for dairy farmers with 70% of their debt on floating mortgages in rising rate environment as payouts fall
15th May 14, 11:31am
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RBNZ sees potential financial stress for dairy farmers with 70% of their debt on floating mortgages in rising rate environment as payouts fall