Financial Stability Report

Reserve Bank sees rise in deposits with some non-bank deposit takers since July introduction of Depositor Compensation Scheme

Reserve Bank sees rise in deposits with some non-bank deposit takers since July introduction of Depositor Compensation Scheme

Increases in households' insurance costs at moderate levels in September quarter, Quashed data shows

Increases in households' insurance costs at moderate levels in September quarter, Quashed data shows

The Reserve Bank says it has 'intensified its supervision' of the 'under strain' health insurance sector; health insurance premiums up 19% in past year

The Reserve Bank says it has 'intensified its supervision' of the 'under strain' health insurance sector; health insurance premiums up 19% in past year

The Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report says fewer borrowers are now falling behind on debt repayments, while borrowers who had previously been in default are finding ways to 'mitigate stress'

The Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report says fewer borrowers are now falling behind on debt repayments, while borrowers who had previously been in default are finding ways to 'mitigate stress'

Live-streamed video from the May 2025 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Christian Hawkesby

Live-streamed video from the May 2025 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Christian Hawkesby

Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses

Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases

Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases

RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment

RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment

The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'

The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'

Live-streamed video from the May 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

Live-streamed video from the May 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

The RBNZ says dwelling insurance ‘is becoming more risk-based’ and owners of higher-risk properties may find insurance increasingly unaffordable

The RBNZ says dwelling insurance ‘is becoming more risk-based’ and owners of higher-risk properties may find insurance increasingly unaffordable

Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect

Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect

ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher

ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher

Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market

Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market