S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global Ratings sees more of the same from New Zealand's big four banks

S&P Global Ratings sees more of the same from New Zealand's big four banks

Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says

Wellington City should be taking on more debt to limit rate increases and needs a Crown Observer to advise on this process, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says

S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities

S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities

The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P

The Government's water reform policy may weaken LGFA’s financial stability and increase council borrowing costs, warns S&P

The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers

The Coalition Government's water reforms enable council-controlled entities to borrow through LGFA and grant Commerce Commission extensive regulatory powers

S&P Global Ratings raises its issuer credit rating on Liberty Financial by one notch to BBB, matching a trio of challenger banks

S&P Global Ratings raises its issuer credit rating on Liberty Financial by one notch to BBB, matching a trio of challenger banks

Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come

Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come

Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry

Resources Minister Shane Jones has asked for advice on whether the Government could provide insurance for the regulatory risk-adverse oil & gas industry

As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand

As US Modern Monetary Theory advocates make their case in Australia, Gareth Vaughan explains the world through their lens and how it might go down in New Zealand

Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings

Rates levied by local governments have been flat for a century, even as central government taxation has more than tripled, according to S&P Global Ratings

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings says uncertainty surrounding Three Waters reform is weighing on councils' credit ratings

The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs

The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs

International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades

International credit rating agency S&P says repealing the Affordable Water Reforms could result in local government downgrades

Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it

Wellington Council votes to spend another $147m restoring a town hall but economic consultants warn it may struggle to afford it

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 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

Treasury’s pre-election update shows little room for new spending, as National finalises its fiscal plan

Treasury’s pre-election update shows little room for new spending, as National finalises its fiscal plan

Treasury’s pre-election update says the Government will need to borrow an extra $9 billion and will have to spend less than in Budget 2023 for the foreseeable future

Treasury’s pre-election update says the Government will need to borrow an extra $9 billion and will have to spend less than in Budget 2023 for the foreseeable future

Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability

Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability

S&P's Martin Foo discusses NZ's current account deficit, high sovereign credit ratings, comparisons with the 2011 downgrade & more

S&P's Martin Foo discusses NZ's current account deficit, high sovereign credit ratings, comparisons with the 2011 downgrade & more

Credit rating agency's budget comments highlight ongoing concerns about NZ's current account deficit; Govt bond issuance revised up $20b over 4 years

Credit rating agency's budget comments highlight ongoing concerns about NZ's current account deficit; Govt bond issuance revised up $20b over 4 years

Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt

Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt

Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale

Government's 'Affordable Water Reform' gives councils more control but could reduce the efficiencies of scale

Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades

Revamped Three Waters to create 10 water management entities in an effort to give local governments more influence over massive infrastructure upgrades

S&P Global Ratings sees debt drop for councils after Three Waters reforms

S&P Global Ratings sees debt drop for councils after Three Waters reforms

S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital

S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital