RBNZ
Bernard Hickey looks in envy at the intellectual energy and creativity in policy circles in America and Britain - and wonders why our history in this area hasn't repeated itself here. Your view?
18th Nov 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey looks in envy at the intellectual energy and creativity in policy circles in America and Britain - and wonders why our history in this area hasn't repeated itself here. Your view?
Standard and Poor's says it doesn't believe the RBNZ's open bank resolution policy means the Govt would let a distressed major bank fail
15th Nov 12, 4:08pm
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Standard and Poor's says it doesn't believe the RBNZ's open bank resolution policy means the Govt would let a distressed major bank fail
UK owned NZ offshore finance company City Savings 'Bank', formerly 'a bank with a small b', changes name to Friends Mutual, continues offering up to 8.05% to offshore punters
13th Nov 12, 4:08pm
UK owned NZ offshore finance company City Savings 'Bank', formerly 'a bank with a small b', changes name to Friends Mutual, continues offering up to 8.05% to offshore punters
Roger J Kerr thinks one rogue number will not panic the RBNZ who are trying to avoid an inflation pincer move where tradable and non-tradable prices both spike next year. Your view?
12th Nov 12, 4:39pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks one rogue number will not panic the RBNZ who are trying to avoid an inflation pincer move where tradable and non-tradable prices both spike next year. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says weak jobs data has the Kiwi dollar testing the downside. Your view?
12th Nov 12, 4:18pm
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Roger J Kerr says weak jobs data has the Kiwi dollar testing the downside. Your view?
Return on equity from NZ's big 4 banks easily tops that of their parents with an average of 18.9% as Westpac's Gail Kelly draws 'line in the sand' at 15%
12th Nov 12, 4:08pm
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Return on equity from NZ's big 4 banks easily tops that of their parents with an average of 18.9% as Westpac's Gail Kelly draws 'line in the sand' at 15%
Bernard Hickey senses the 'independence' of our monetary policy is evaporating as opposition parties make it political again; He thinks it will 'get ugly' from here. Your view?
11th Nov 12, 10:13am
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Bernard Hickey senses the 'independence' of our monetary policy is evaporating as opposition parties make it political again; He thinks it will 'get ugly' from here. Your view?
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
9th Nov 12, 6:15pm
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
9th Nov 12, 4:06pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
9th Nov 12, 12:29pm
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Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
Gareth Morgan accuses the RBNZ of being an 'intellectual sloth' and says the 'last two Governors and RB Boards should have been sacked for incompetence'. Your view?
9th Nov 12, 12:01pm
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Gareth Morgan accuses the RBNZ of being an 'intellectual sloth' and says the 'last two Governors and RB Boards should have been sacked for incompetence'. Your view?
REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
9th Nov 12, 8:49am
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REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
RBNZ says big banks ought to bolster capital rather than slash new lending in the event of a major economic downturn
8th Nov 12, 4:10pm
RBNZ says big banks ought to bolster capital rather than slash new lending in the event of a major economic downturn
Bernard Hickey reckons a parliamentary committee stoush is a public sign NZ's monetary policy consensus is breaking down and new RBNZ Governor faces tough 5 yrs
7th Nov 12, 3:57pm
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Bernard Hickey reckons a parliamentary committee stoush is a public sign NZ's monetary policy consensus is breaking down and new RBNZ Governor faces tough 5 yrs
Opinion: If Graeme Wheeler is as worried as the FSR suggests, he should push much harder on Loan to Value Ratio limits. His current 'hands off' approach is dangerous
7th Nov 12, 2:34pm
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Opinion: If Graeme Wheeler is as worried as the FSR suggests, he should push much harder on Loan to Value Ratio limits. His current 'hands off' approach is dangerous
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway secures NZ insurance licence and will provide earthquake cover for reconstruction in Christchurch
7th Nov 12, 11:30am
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway secures NZ insurance licence and will provide earthquake cover for reconstruction in Christchurch
RBNZ warns dairy debt now more dangerous than before 2008; says 64% of debt in farms that would be losing money with payout at NZ$5kg
7th Nov 12, 10:39am
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RBNZ warns dairy debt now more dangerous than before 2008; says 64% of debt in farms that would be losing money with payout at NZ$5kg
Reserve Bank warns on credit growth; Says some needed but can’t turn excessive; ‘Or else RBNZ will act’; Eye on overvalued, undersupplied Auckland housing market
7th Nov 12, 9:12am
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Reserve Bank warns on credit growth; Says some needed but can’t turn excessive; ‘Or else RBNZ will act’; Eye on overvalued, undersupplied Auckland housing market
NZ financial system stronger in last 6 mths, but faces significant challenges, Reserve Bank says; Warns on China; Eyes further NZ$ strength
7th Nov 12, 9:08am
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NZ financial system stronger in last 6 mths, but faces significant challenges, Reserve Bank says; Warns on China; Eyes further NZ$ strength
Gareth Morgan's "blindingly obvious" five point housing plan for New Zealand. Your view?
6th Nov 12, 3:05pm
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Gareth Morgan's "blindingly obvious" five point housing plan for New Zealand. Your view?
Roger J Kerr calls for the RBNZ governor to make a pre-emptive visit to the banks to tone down their mortgage lending aggression. Your view?
5th Nov 12, 2:21pm
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Roger J Kerr calls for the RBNZ governor to make a pre-emptive visit to the banks to tone down their mortgage lending aggression. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says the RBA decision tomorrow on interest rates determines near term Kiwi direction. You agree?
5th Nov 12, 2:02pm
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Roger J Kerr says the RBA decision tomorrow on interest rates determines near term Kiwi direction. You agree?
Reserve Bank of New Zealand tenders contract for NZ$27.5 mln of new 10, 20 & 50 cent coins over next three years
5th Nov 12, 9:39am
Reserve Bank of New Zealand tenders contract for NZ$27.5 mln of new 10, 20 & 50 cent coins over next three years
Bernard Hickey looks at the RBNZ plans on how it would handle a bank failure; it is a plan that would socialise losses and likely involve haircuts for depositors. Your view?
4th Nov 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey looks at the RBNZ plans on how it would handle a bank failure; it is a plan that would socialise losses and likely involve haircuts for depositors. Your view?
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c
2nd Nov 12, 5:51pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c