Ben Russell

CEO Ben Russell leaves Rabobank NZ for 'various personal and professional reasons,' takes up new role as head of rural banking at Heartland

CEO Ben Russell leaves Rabobank NZ for 'various personal and professional reasons,' takes up new role as head of rural banking at Heartland

Rabobank says the medium term holds plenty of upside for the New Zealand dairy industry. Sees a significant price recovery underway by mid-2016

Rabobank says the medium term holds plenty of upside for the New Zealand dairy industry. Sees a significant price recovery underway by mid-2016

Slow rebalancing in global dairy markets weighs on prices, but turnaround beginning – Rabobank

Slow rebalancing in global dairy markets weighs on prices, but turnaround beginning – Rabobank

Tables turn again in farmer confidence with dairy looking up and sheep and beef dropping, according to Rabobank survey

Tables turn again in farmer confidence with dairy looking up and sheep and beef dropping, according to Rabobank survey

Rabobank NZ profit surges, boosted by loan recoveries and rising net interest income. Bank launches Dutch style client councils

Rabobank NZ profit surges, boosted by loan recoveries and rising net interest income. Bank launches Dutch style client councils

Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic

Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic

S&P says it's likely to drop Rabobank NZ rating 1 notch to A+ after end of Dutch parent's guarantee

S&P says it's likely to drop Rabobank NZ rating 1 notch to A+ after end of Dutch parent's guarantee

Dairy farmers are worried about their own prospects and are pulling back on investment; sheep and beef farmers are increasing their investment appetite

Dairy farmers are worried about their own prospects and are pulling back on investment; sheep and beef farmers are increasing their investment appetite

Lower dairy commodity prices, the high currency, and higher interest rates drive down farmer confidence. Now sheep and beef farmers are more confident than dairy

Lower dairy commodity prices, the high currency, and higher interest rates drive down farmer confidence. Now sheep and beef farmers are more confident than dairy

Half of sheep & beef farmers doubt their viability; dairy farmers much more positive. Biggest improvements are in horticulture

Half of sheep & beef farmers doubt their viability; dairy farmers much more positive. Biggest improvements are in horticulture

Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong

Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong

Many farmers more confident about their future although some still concerned about viability; dairy the most positive

Many farmers more confident about their future although some still concerned about viability; dairy the most positive

Rabobank calls for sheepmeat challenges to be addressed to secure a prosperous future for the sector

Rabobank calls for sheepmeat challenges to be addressed to secure a prosperous future for the sector

Concerns for sheep and beef farmer viability show in rural confidence survey

Concerns for sheep and beef farmer viability show in rural confidence survey

Applications for the 2013 Rabobank Farm Managers Program are open - targeting the operational and strategic skills of tomorrow’s farm managers

Applications for the 2013 Rabobank Farm Managers Program are open - targeting the operational and strategic skills of tomorrow’s farm managers