Geoff Bascand
RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says CBL Insurance paid $55 mln to overseas companies 'in the context of significant doubts about CBL Insurance's solvency'
1st Mar 18, 2:33pm
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RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says CBL Insurance paid $55 mln to overseas companies 'in the context of significant doubts about CBL Insurance's solvency'
RBNZ plans public awareness and education campaign to promote its bank financial strength Dashboard initiative
15th Feb 18, 5:02am
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RBNZ plans public awareness and education campaign to promote its bank financial strength Dashboard initiative
NZ Super Fund CEO Adrian Orr, touted by Finance Minister Grant Robertson as having 'the standing and ability to manage change,' named new Reserve Bank Governor
11th Dec 17, 4:15pm
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NZ Super Fund CEO Adrian Orr, touted by Finance Minister Grant Robertson as having 'the standing and ability to manage change,' named new Reserve Bank Governor
RBNZ says it's difficult to ascertain the degree to which lower bank capital may be justified through use of the internal models approach, gives feedback on directors' attestation review
30th Nov 17, 9:35am
RBNZ says it's difficult to ascertain the degree to which lower bank capital may be justified through use of the internal models approach, gives feedback on directors' attestation review
Reserve Bank will begin rolling back the LVR restrictions with the 'speed limit' for high LVR lending for banks increased to 15% from 10%; Investors will be required to just make 35% deposits compared with 40% now
29th Nov 17, 9:13am
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Reserve Bank will begin rolling back the LVR restrictions with the 'speed limit' for high LVR lending for banks increased to 15% from 10%; Investors will be required to just make 35% deposits compared with 40% now
'Very disappointed' RBNZ increases Westpac NZ's capital requirements after 'material failure' to meet regulatory capital requirements
15th Nov 17, 2:27pm
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'Very disappointed' RBNZ increases Westpac NZ's capital requirements after 'material failure' to meet regulatory capital requirements
Acting RBNZ Governor Grant Spencer concerned about plans to include 'externals' on the proposed new RBNZ monetary policy committee; says the committee needs 'collective responsibility' rather than being 'individualistic'
10th Nov 17, 7:39am
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Acting RBNZ Governor Grant Spencer concerned about plans to include 'externals' on the proposed new RBNZ monetary policy committee; says the committee needs 'collective responsibility' rather than being 'individualistic'
Where's all the inflation gone, and where's it going to come from? Alex Tarrant chats to RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand about importing low global prices, the need for domestic inflation to pick up, and whether he's going for the top job
22nd Aug 17, 5:02am
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Where's all the inflation gone, and where's it going to come from? Alex Tarrant chats to RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand about importing low global prices, the need for domestic inflation to pick up, and whether he's going for the top job
Gareth Vaughan suggests APRA's 'unquestionably strong' capital benchmark draws a line in the sand for the RBNZ's review of NZ banks' capital adequacy requirements
21st Jul 17, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan suggests APRA's 'unquestionably strong' capital benchmark draws a line in the sand for the RBNZ's review of NZ banks' capital adequacy requirements
ANZ economists say 'the hard work has been done' on closing the funding gap between deposits and lending; competition for deposits could now ease and there is more 'wriggle room' for lending
17th Jul 17, 4:09pm
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ANZ economists say 'the hard work has been done' on closing the funding gap between deposits and lending; competition for deposits could now ease and there is more 'wriggle room' for lending
Reserve Bank says it will be watching the behaviour of banks and any signs of increased reliance on offshore funding
17th Jul 17, 2:36pm
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Reserve Bank says it will be watching the behaviour of banks and any signs of increased reliance on offshore funding
RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand stepping up as Head of Financial Stability from September
26th Apr 17, 10:46am
RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand stepping up as Head of Financial Stability from September
RBNZ sees 'tentative evidence' of a shift in saving behaviour in Aust & NZ due to pessimism about income growth and 'wealth hit' from the GFC
23rd Nov 16, 8:53am
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RBNZ sees 'tentative evidence' of a shift in saving behaviour in Aust & NZ due to pessimism about income growth and 'wealth hit' from the GFC
New 'Brighter Money' Kiwi $5 note named 'Banknote of the Year'
27th Apr 16, 4:28pm
New 'Brighter Money' Kiwi $5 note named 'Banknote of the Year'
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
14th Apr 16, 4:31pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
Deputy Governor explains how net migration has helped boost labour supply and contain wage pressures; says it's one factor allowing 'accommodative' interest rate settings; notes more young workers arriving in this migration cycle
7th Apr 16, 12:23pm
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Deputy Governor explains how net migration has helped boost labour supply and contain wage pressures; says it's one factor allowing 'accommodative' interest rate settings; notes more young workers arriving in this migration cycle
The Reserve Bank explains what was behind its decision to seek reimbursement for costs associated with an OIA request from a journalist
23rd Jan 16, 3:09pm
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The Reserve Bank explains what was behind its decision to seek reimbursement for costs associated with an OIA request from a journalist
RBNZ puts security settlement and depository business NZClear on the block
2nd Jun 15, 3:59pm
RBNZ puts security settlement and depository business NZClear on the block
RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
12th May 15, 1:31pm
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RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
Our money is getting a colourful makeover and its own website
RBNZ deputy governor Geoff Bascand says low cost virtual currency payments could replace cash if trust, anonymity issues addressed
7th Jul 14, 4:00pm
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RBNZ deputy governor Geoff Bascand says low cost virtual currency payments could replace cash if trust, anonymity issues addressed
RBNZ's 11-month upgrade of its treasury system incurs 'substantial frustration and cost'
25th Jun 14, 4:30pm
RBNZ's 11-month upgrade of its treasury system incurs 'substantial frustration and cost'
RBNZ's Deputy Governor says the central bank is working to enhance the openness and effectiveness of its communication
6th Dec 13, 8:27am
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RBNZ's Deputy Governor says the central bank is working to enhance the openness and effectiveness of its communication
Government Statistician Geoff Bascand is joining the RBNZ as a Deputy Governor
12th Feb 13, 11:25am
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Government Statistician Geoff Bascand is joining the RBNZ as a Deputy Governor
Retail spending flat in Nov; Trend in core retailing flattens as Christmas nears, despite strong growth in retail spending over recent months
9th Dec 11, 11:28am
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Retail spending flat in Nov; Trend in core retailing flattens as Christmas nears, despite strong growth in retail spending over recent months