bank funding costs

Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say

Sharply weaker confidence, employment and GDP growth will drive weakness in the housing market, Westpac economists say

The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes

The financial markets got the soothing message they were looking for from Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman - but the longer term picture remains one of ongoing inflation and likely interest rate hikes

Tightening monetary policy in response to a short-lived disruption would only dampen growth without materially improving near-term inflation outcomes, Anna Breman says

Tightening monetary policy in response to a short-lived disruption would only dampen growth without materially improving near-term inflation outcomes, Anna Breman says

Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says

Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says

Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says

Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says

BNZ issues five-year notes to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

BNZ issues five-year notes to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Westpac NZ borrows NZ$1 billion at just under 3.9% per annum

Westpac NZ borrows NZ$1 billion at just under 3.9% per annum

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says being more 'circumspect' with reducing interest rates relative to the speed at which they went up 'is the general idea'

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says being more 'circumspect' with reducing interest rates relative to the speed at which they went up 'is the general idea'

Reserve Bank signals the high levels of cash seen in the banking system since the onset of Covid may be gone by the second half of next year

Reserve Bank signals the high levels of cash seen in the banking system since the onset of Covid may be gone by the second half of next year

Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk says reversion to pre-covid funding conditions is under way and this will limit how far lending rates fall as banks seek to preserve their net interest margin

Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk says reversion to pre-covid funding conditions is under way and this will limit how far lending rates fall as banks seek to preserve their net interest margin

Housing lending as a percentage of New Zealand banks' total lending reaches 70%, KPMG's annual FIPS shows

Housing lending as a percentage of New Zealand banks' total lending reaches 70%, KPMG's annual FIPS shows

How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?

How are NZ savers faring as Aussie consumer group lobbies for banks to be forced to pay savers the best savings account rate they offer?

KPMG's annual banking sector review showing profits topping $7 billion likely to add to calls for bank competition probe

KPMG's annual banking sector review showing profits topping $7 billion likely to add to calls for bank competition probe

ANZ New Zealand looking to borrow up to $500 million through five-year bond issue

ANZ New Zealand looking to borrow up to $500 million through five-year bond issue

Curtain falling on Reserve Bank's Funding for Lending Programme which has continued providing economic stimulus as the OCR has been hiked 400 basis points

Curtain falling on Reserve Bank's Funding for Lending Programme which has continued providing economic stimulus as the OCR has been hiked 400 basis points