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Head of IMF Mission to NZ says NZ dollar still 15% over-valued and may stay that way for years to come
19th Mar 13, 12:02am
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Head of IMF Mission to NZ says NZ dollar still 15% over-valued and may stay that way for years to come
The 'successful' use of loan-to-valuation ratio caps on home loans in Sweden, where there are some interesting comparisions with New Zealand
11th Mar 13, 5:25pm
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The 'successful' use of loan-to-valuation ratio caps on home loans in Sweden, where there are some interesting comparisions with New Zealand
Deputy RBNZ governor Grant Spencer explains why the regulator might adjust 'sectorial risk weights' when 'house prices may be accelerating to unsustainable levels'
28th Jan 13, 4:36pm
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Deputy RBNZ governor Grant Spencer explains why the regulator might adjust 'sectorial risk weights' when 'house prices may be accelerating to unsustainable levels'
RBNZ says it 'actively and continuously' monitors areas such as bank capital after IMF paper suggests higher capital requirements for NZ's 'too big to fail' banks
16th Jan 13, 3:59pm
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RBNZ says it 'actively and continuously' monitors areas such as bank capital after IMF paper suggests higher capital requirements for NZ's 'too big to fail' banks
NZ's four 'too big to fail' banks ought to hold higher capital levels to cover any potential major shocks such as a hard landing in China, IMF paper says
15th Jan 13, 2:08pm
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NZ's four 'too big to fail' banks ought to hold higher capital levels to cover any potential major shocks such as a hard landing in China, IMF paper says
Odds on NZ taxpayers helping fund more European sovereign bailouts via the International Monetary Fund have increased, Treasury says
19th Dec 12, 10:05am
Odds on NZ taxpayers helping fund more European sovereign bailouts via the International Monetary Fund have increased, Treasury says
Why Finance Minister Bill English is more positive about NZ's current account deficit track than Treasury; 'World will punish us if it hits 7-8% of GDP'
14th Nov 12, 2:00pm
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Why Finance Minister Bill English is more positive about NZ's current account deficit track than Treasury; 'World will punish us if it hits 7-8% of GDP'
Allan Barber laments the decline and decline of his favourite European country, and worried that that they are not taking their situation seriously
6th Nov 12, 7:32pm
Allan Barber laments the decline and decline of his favourite European country, and worried that that they are not taking their situation seriously
Labour's second best, politically palatable capital gains tax stance; Why not actually do what the IMF and OECD recommend?
1st Nov 12, 3:02pm
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Labour's second best, politically palatable capital gains tax stance; Why not actually do what the IMF and OECD recommend?
How Australia's four pillars banking policy helped save the Australasian financial sector during the global financial crisis
27th Sep 12, 4:07pm
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How Australia's four pillars banking policy helped save the Australasian financial sector during the global financial crisis
IMF says global financial system no safer than before the GFC, says private sector needs incentive to follow reforms
27th Sep 12, 4:00pm
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IMF says global financial system no safer than before the GFC, says private sector needs incentive to follow reforms
PM Key says IMF picking growth of about 8.25% for China in 2013; 'Good news for NZ if it comes true'
10th Sep 12, 4:24pm
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PM Key says IMF picking growth of about 8.25% for China in 2013; 'Good news for NZ if it comes true'
Labour's Parker to meet with world's top minds on exchange rate settings and monetary policy, including inflation targeting obit writer Frankel, Joseph Stiglitz & IMF's Blanchard
10th Aug 12, 12:37pm
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Labour's Parker to meet with world's top minds on exchange rate settings and monetary policy, including inflation targeting obit writer Frankel, Joseph Stiglitz & IMF's Blanchard
A top IMF economist has quit in anger, scorning its 'tainted' leadership, CNN reports
21st Jul 12, 5:35pm
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A top IMF economist has quit in anger, scorning its 'tainted' leadership, CNN reports
NZ signs up to new US$1 billion IMF credit line on top of quota and 2010 credit line; Takes IMF commitments to NZ$4.2 billion
19th Jun 12, 9:37am
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NZ signs up to new US$1 billion IMF credit line on top of quota and 2010 credit line; Takes IMF commitments to NZ$4.2 billion
Spain to accept rescue from Europe as its bank crisis worsens
10th Jun 12, 9:42am
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Spain to accept rescue from Europe as its bank crisis worsens
NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
8th Jun 12, 8:58am
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NZ's low public debt means govt has scope to delay 2014/15 surplus, IMF says; Global economy, widening current account are risks
NZ lending to IMF for Eurozone bailouts jumps in 2012; Now lending NZ$125 mln through new credit line to Greece, Portugal
17th May 12, 4:19pm
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NZ lending to IMF for Eurozone bailouts jumps in 2012; Now lending NZ$125 mln through new credit line to Greece, Portugal
Negotiations for an Auckland convention centre between the Government and SkyCity set a dangerous precedent, says John Carran. You agree?
9th May 12, 11:56am
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Negotiations for an Auckland convention centre between the Government and SkyCity set a dangerous precedent, says John Carran. You agree?
NZ watching what other small economies do before committing to expansion of IMF funds, following US$430 bln G-20 pledge
24th Apr 12, 9:32am
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NZ watching what other small economies do before committing to expansion of IMF funds, following US$430 bln G-20 pledge
BusinessDesk: IMF backs NZ government path to surplus as ‘ambitious’ but not ‘dramatic’; Outlook for NZ good, but not great
3rd Apr 12, 9:32am
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BusinessDesk: IMF backs NZ government path to surplus as ‘ambitious’ but not ‘dramatic’; Outlook for NZ good, but not great
NZ expects to be called on to help with €130 billion Greek bailout through IMF credit lines; Could we be lending over NZ$200 million?
16th Mar 12, 12:13pm
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NZ expects to be called on to help with €130 billion Greek bailout through IMF credit lines; Could we be lending over NZ$200 million?
90 seconds at 9 am: US and UK to release oil stocks; IMF approves €28 bln Greek bailout; S and P 500 above 1,400 for 1st time in 4 years
16th Mar 12, 8:45am
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90 seconds at 9 am: US and UK to release oil stocks; IMF approves €28 bln Greek bailout; S and P 500 above 1,400 for 1st time in 4 years
Default would bring great misery to Greece says Neville Bennett, but adhering to the bailout conditions may bring even greater misery. Your view?
24th Feb 12, 12:05pm
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Default would bring great misery to Greece says Neville Bennett, but adhering to the bailout conditions may bring even greater misery. Your view?
BusinessDesk: 'The epicentre of the danger is Europe but the rest of the world is increasingly affected': IMF
25th Jan 12, 7:56am
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BusinessDesk: 'The epicentre of the danger is Europe but the rest of the world is increasingly affected': IMF