Alan Bollard
RBNZ tackles questions on quantitative easing, says wouldn't start until OCR at zero, and that it might lead to inflation as economy nears full capacity
8th Mar 12, 3:07pm
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RBNZ tackles questions on quantitative easing, says wouldn't start until OCR at zero, and that it might lead to inflation as economy nears full capacity
Opinion: Bernard Hickey reckons Alan Bollard's empty bluff on the high NZ$ exposes the problems with our monetary policy framework
8th Mar 12, 1:21pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey reckons Alan Bollard's empty bluff on the high NZ$ exposes the problems with our monetary policy framework
High NZ$ keeping inflation in check, but detrimental to NZ economy, as global central banks print, RBNZ says; ‘Global easing may continue’
8th Mar 12, 9:23am
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High NZ$ keeping inflation in check, but detrimental to NZ economy, as global central banks print, RBNZ says; ‘Global easing may continue’
Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold at 2.5%; slashes projected interest rate track; Hits out at high NZ dollar
8th Mar 12, 9:19am
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Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold at 2.5%; slashes projected interest rate track; Hits out at high NZ dollar
RBNZ's Bollard may hose down market expectations for Dec OCR hike, but may signal higher OCR peak later, economists say
2nd Mar 12, 3:46pm
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RBNZ's Bollard may hose down market expectations for Dec OCR hike, but may signal higher OCR peak later, economists say
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action and looks ahead to the next ECB money dump and Bernanke's testimony
25th Feb 12, 12:15pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action and looks ahead to the next ECB money dump and Bernanke's testimony
Govt policies targeting housing costs, electricity prices and council rates central to non-tradable inflation outlook; Is it finally becoming the Reserve Bank's mate?
23rd Feb 12, 12:52pm
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Govt policies targeting housing costs, electricity prices and council rates central to non-tradable inflation outlook; Is it finally becoming the Reserve Bank's mate?
BusinessDesk: RBNZ survey shows falling inflation expectations; dollar down
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action including a look at what's next in the Greek drama, the high TWI & chances for QEIII
17th Feb 12, 5:50pm
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action including a look at what's next in the Greek drama, the high TWI & chances for QEIII
BusinessDesk: Kiwis not so badly off versus Australians as thought, due to the different ways we measure economic data, RBNZ's Bollard says
17th Feb 12, 12:53pm
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BusinessDesk: Kiwis not so badly off versus Australians as thought, due to the different ways we measure economic data, RBNZ's Bollard says
OCR to rise gradually over next 18 months if global developments only have mild impact on NZ, Reserve Bank tells govt in briefing paper
2nd Feb 12, 11:18am
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OCR to rise gradually over next 18 months if global developments only have mild impact on NZ, Reserve Bank tells govt in briefing paper
English says monetary policy doesn't matter much anymore because inflation is beaten; focus on other things
1st Feb 12, 11:36am
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English says monetary policy doesn't matter much anymore because inflation is beaten; focus on other things
Opinion: Rodney Dickens says the new RBNZ Governor shouldn't trust his forecasts, should aim for OCR stability and discipline the politicians. Your view?
31st Jan 12, 6:52pm
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Opinion: Rodney Dickens says the new RBNZ Governor shouldn't trust his forecasts, should aim for OCR stability and discipline the politicians. Your view?
PM Key says RBNZ's 1-3% inflation target 'at the right place'; Does not want to see the Bank given more room to move on inflation front
31st Jan 12, 5:33pm
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PM Key says RBNZ's 1-3% inflation target 'at the right place'; Does not want to see the Bank given more room to move on inflation front
Opinion: Bernard Hickey surveys the potential candidates to replace Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard and wonders if a new Governor might change things
30th Jan 12, 2:26pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey surveys the potential candidates to replace Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard and wonders if a new Governor might change things
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard won't seek third term at helm of central bank, will step down in September
30th Jan 12, 10:53am
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Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard won't seek third term at helm of central bank, will step down in September
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says quantitative easing or money printing is 'worth considering' when rates are close to 0%, but is hard to exit and results are unpredictable
27th Jan 12, 2:04pm
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RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says quantitative easing or money printing is 'worth considering' when rates are close to 0%, but is hard to exit and results are unpredictable
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says bank now estimates ChCh quake claims at NZ$30 bln and delays rebuild forecasts by "few months" to 2013
27th Jan 12, 1:04pm
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RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says bank now estimates ChCh quake claims at NZ$30 bln and delays rebuild forecasts by "few months" to 2013
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected due to global uncertainty, modest local growth; doesn’t talk about future hikes
26th Jan 12, 9:06am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected due to global uncertainty, modest local growth; doesn’t talk about future hikes
BusinessDesk: NZ inflation data to show 2011 ended with tame consumer prices
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the RBNZ should nudge the banks to 'burn some profit fat' rather than pass on higher funding costs to borrowers and savers. Your view?
8th Dec 11, 9:11am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues the RBNZ should nudge the banks to 'burn some profit fat' rather than pass on higher funding costs to borrowers and savers. Your view?
NZ banks likely to have to rely on domestic deposits in near term for stable funding, given EU mess, RBNZ says; Mortgage, business rates may rise
8th Dec 11, 9:07am
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NZ banks likely to have to rely on domestic deposits in near term for stable funding, given EU mess, RBNZ says; Mortgage, business rates may rise
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected; lowers forecast track for interest rates by 30 bps; OCR peak seen around 3.75%
8th Dec 11, 9:04am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.5% as expected; lowers forecast track for interest rates by 30 bps; OCR peak seen around 3.75%
RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says CFR hike delayed to help banks avoid higher funding costs and spillover into NZ lending; explains Open Bank Resoution
14th Nov 11, 4:02pm
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RBNZ Governor Alan Bollard says CFR hike delayed to help banks avoid higher funding costs and spillover into NZ lending; explains Open Bank Resoution
Opinion: With more big bank profit in 2011 than the boom year of 2007, the time remains ripe to haggle with your bank
7th Nov 11, 4:01pm
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Opinion: With more big bank profit in 2011 than the boom year of 2007, the time remains ripe to haggle with your bank