Open Bank Resolution Policy
RBNZ to review Open Bank Resolution policy settings once depositor compensation scheme is launched
17th Dec 22, 10:00am
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RBNZ to review Open Bank Resolution policy settings once depositor compensation scheme is launched
New Zealand's bank crisis management framework could benefit from making recourse to taxpayer bailouts a last resort option, RBNZ Act review consultation paper says
22nd Jul 19, 11:46am
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New Zealand's bank crisis management framework could benefit from making recourse to taxpayer bailouts a last resort option, RBNZ Act review consultation paper says
Geof Mortlock argues New Zealand needs stronger protection for depositors to counter the Reserve Bank’s 'odd approach' to managing a bank failure
6th Feb 19, 8:30am
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Geof Mortlock argues New Zealand needs stronger protection for depositors to counter the Reserve Bank’s 'odd approach' to managing a bank failure
Consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act review gives clear signals that some form of formal protection for bank depositors is likely to be introduced
2nd Nov 18, 11:08am
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Consultation document for next stage of Reserve Bank Act review gives clear signals that some form of formal protection for bank depositors is likely to be introduced
Financial consultant Geof Mortlock calls for deposit insurance to be introduced in NZ, and for a new regulator to takeover the RBNZ's financial regulation responsibilities
14th May 18, 10:09am
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Financial consultant Geof Mortlock calls for deposit insurance to be introduced in NZ, and for a new regulator to takeover the RBNZ's financial regulation responsibilities
The RBNZ says its Dashboard allowing depositors to compare 'like-for-like' financial information on banks may improve financial literacy among retail investors
26th Feb 18, 11:33am
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The RBNZ says its Dashboard allowing depositors to compare 'like-for-like' financial information on banks may improve financial literacy among retail investors
Ex-BNZ chairman Kerry McDonald lambasts the RBNZ's oversight of banks for being 'unacceptably complacent, weak, ineffective' & for ignoring depositors' interests
22nd Jan 18, 10:08am
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Ex-BNZ chairman Kerry McDonald lambasts the RBNZ's oversight of banks for being 'unacceptably complacent, weak, ineffective' & for ignoring depositors' interests
The IMF suggests a de minimis exemption of $10,000 per depositor as a second best option to the full blown introduction of deposit insurance in NZ given govt & RBNZ opposition
10th May 17, 8:04am
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The IMF suggests a de minimis exemption of $10,000 per depositor as a second best option to the full blown introduction of deposit insurance in NZ given govt & RBNZ opposition
IMF calls for a more intensive approach to bank supervision from the RBNZ, deposit insurance and a debt-to-income cap tool in its Financial Sector Assessment Program report on NZ
9th May 17, 7:53am
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IMF calls for a more intensive approach to bank supervision from the RBNZ, deposit insurance and a debt-to-income cap tool in its Financial Sector Assessment Program report on NZ
The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
7th Dec 16, 2:33pm
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The RBNZ appears very excited about its proposed new 'dashboard' bank disclosure regime. But how well will it serve bank depositors?
Ewen McCann suggests a plan of action for policymakers if house prices fall and that triggers bank failures. He sees a place for a lottery
28th Jun 16, 5:05am
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Ewen McCann suggests a plan of action for policymakers if house prices fall and that triggers bank failures. He sees a place for a lottery
RBNZ says it has no plans to prevent outsourcing in general after banks baulked at broad-based review of outsourcing policy
12th May 16, 11:54am
RBNZ says it has no plans to prevent outsourcing in general after banks baulked at broad-based review of outsourcing policy
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
28th Apr 16, 8:08pm
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
RBNZ's Toby Fiennes argues deposit insurance would blunt incentives for banks and depositors to monitor and manage risks properly
4th Feb 16, 5:46pm
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RBNZ's Toby Fiennes argues deposit insurance would blunt incentives for banks and depositors to monitor and manage risks properly
Gareth Vaughan argues the RBNZ has inadvertently made a case for deposit insurance as disclosure statements don't cut the mustard for the average depositor
20th Jan 16, 5:01am
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Gareth Vaughan argues the RBNZ has inadvertently made a case for deposit insurance as disclosure statements don't cut the mustard for the average depositor
APRA move restricting Aussie parents' non-equity exposure to Kiwi subsidiaries highlights trans-Tasman differences in bank failure management plans
21st Dec 15, 9:36am
APRA move restricting Aussie parents' non-equity exposure to Kiwi subsidiaries highlights trans-Tasman differences in bank failure management plans
Beefed up Reserve Bank outsourcing policy may apply to 10 instead of the existing five banks
27th Aug 15, 12:03pm
Beefed up Reserve Bank outsourcing policy may apply to 10 instead of the existing five banks
RBNZ outsourcing policy seen needing 'adjustments' if enforced on small banks
24th Jul 15, 4:01pm
RBNZ outsourcing policy seen needing 'adjustments' if enforced on small banks
RBNZ promises to be more transparent; Says it may force all banks subject to OBR to meet its outsourcing requirements
22nd Jul 15, 5:01pm
RBNZ promises to be more transparent; Says it may force all banks subject to OBR to meet its outsourcing requirements
Leverage ratio requirements harder for banks to finesse in crisis than risk weighted capital rules, Auckland Uni's David Mayes argues
16th Jul 15, 11:57am
Leverage ratio requirements harder for banks to finesse in crisis than risk weighted capital rules, Auckland Uni's David Mayes argues
Gareth Vaughan says the NZ Super Fund's Portuguese stoush is a timely reminder of how messy things can get when a bank fails
20th Feb 15, 2:07pm
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Gareth Vaughan says the NZ Super Fund's Portuguese stoush is a timely reminder of how messy things can get when a bank fails
English reminds term deposit savers there is no Government Guarantee and fends off Winston Peters' call for deposit insurance
30th Oct 14, 2:26pm
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English reminds term deposit savers there is no Government Guarantee and fends off Winston Peters' call for deposit insurance
Less dogma, more flexibility needed in Reserve Bank's risk management strategy
29th Oct 14, 5:00am
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Less dogma, more flexibility needed in Reserve Bank's risk management strategy
RBNZ's OBR policy signals decreasing prospect of taxpayer funded bailout of NZ bank in a crisis, S&P says
28th Oct 14, 2:10pm
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RBNZ's OBR policy signals decreasing prospect of taxpayer funded bailout of NZ bank in a crisis, S&P says
NZ's stable, if heavily consolidated, financial system creates 'ample scope' for new entrants, RBNZ says
24th Oct 14, 4:00pm
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NZ's stable, if heavily consolidated, financial system creates 'ample scope' for new entrants, RBNZ says