Financial Stability
The negative impact of ‘de-risking’ strategies by major economies would be felt beyond China, while comprehensive reforms in China could generate significant positive spillovers, the IMF says
19th Oct 23, 10:31am
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The negative impact of ‘de-risking’ strategies by major economies would be felt beyond China, while comprehensive reforms in China could generate significant positive spillovers, the IMF says
She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
17th Oct 23, 2:14pm
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She was 'appalled' he was reappointed without an independent review, so how will likely incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis get on with RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr?
Higher interest rates have exposed vulnerabilities in some banks, and many more would be weakened by a prolonged period of tight monetary policy, says the IMF
17th Oct 23, 9:14am
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Higher interest rates have exposed vulnerabilities in some banks, and many more would be weakened by a prolonged period of tight monetary policy, says the IMF
Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
14th Oct 23, 9:27am
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Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
Asia is likely to see faster disinflation, but prospects for growth in coming years are dimming, says the IMF
14th Oct 23, 9:13am
Asia is likely to see faster disinflation, but prospects for growth in coming years are dimming, says the IMF
Elevated inflation means central banks may have to keep policy rates higher in a way that stretches the capacity of borrowers to repay debt, says the IMF
11th Oct 23, 10:14am
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Elevated inflation means central banks may have to keep policy rates higher in a way that stretches the capacity of borrowers to repay debt, says the IMF
Expectations increasingly drive inflation dynamics. Improvements in monetary policy frameworks can better inform people’s inflation expectations and thereby help reduce inflation at lower output cost
5th Oct 23, 9:33am
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Expectations increasingly drive inflation dynamics. Improvements in monetary policy frameworks can better inform people’s inflation expectations and thereby help reduce inflation at lower output cost
The IMF says managing the climate transition calls for a fiscal balancing act with the right mix of policies
3rd Oct 23, 9:48am
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The IMF says managing the climate transition calls for a fiscal balancing act with the right mix of policies
Latest RBNZ figures show while overall non-performing loans climbed in August, household mortgage stress didn't get any worse
3rd Oct 23, 8:14am
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Latest RBNZ figures show while overall non-performing loans climbed in August, household mortgage stress didn't get any worse
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that mortgage money advanced last month rose by over 8% on a seasonally-adjusted basis
27th Sep 23, 8:46am
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that mortgage money advanced last month rose by over 8% on a seasonally-adjusted basis
The IMF says although global debt recorded another significant decline in 2022, it's still high and debt sustainability remains a concern
14th Sep 23, 1:15pm
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The IMF says although global debt recorded another significant decline in 2022, it's still high and debt sustainability remains a concern
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
14th Sep 23, 7:40am
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities
6th Sep 23, 9:18am
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George Kladakis & Alexandros Skouralis say the US banking system remains vulnerable to shocks from within the financial system and more general calamities
RBNZ to consider a potential role for statutory bail-in powers on bank liabilities such as bonds in the event of a bank failure
5th Sep 23, 7:22am
RBNZ to consider a potential role for statutory bail-in powers on bank liabilities such as bonds in the event of a bank failure
Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
31st Aug 23, 4:12pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago
28th Aug 23, 12:36pm
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The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago
Latest Reserve Bank figures show mortgage money advanced last month dipped below $5 billion - the lowest level for a July month since 2017
24th Aug 23, 3:48pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show mortgage money advanced last month dipped below $5 billion - the lowest level for a July month since 2017
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that the country's new first home buyer borrowers have just started to stretch themselves a little further again
16th Aug 23, 8:44am
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that the country's new first home buyer borrowers have just started to stretch themselves a little further again
Reserve Bank to ask whether New Zealand banks are able to cope with climate change in a 27-year scenario where the planet is 2° warmer
10th Aug 23, 2:47pm
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Reserve Bank to ask whether New Zealand banks are able to cope with climate change in a 27-year scenario where the planet is 2° warmer
The IMF says financial-sector assessments are gauging the effects of elevated borrowing costs, and the prospect that central banks may keep policy rates higher for longer than investors expect
9th Aug 23, 12:56pm
The IMF says financial-sector assessments are gauging the effects of elevated borrowing costs, and the prospect that central banks may keep policy rates higher for longer than investors expect
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Five life insurers participating in first RBNZ stress test of their sector all able to remain solvent
8th Aug 23, 12:49pm
Five life insurers participating in first RBNZ stress test of their sector all able to remain solvent
David Hargreaves examines financial statistics for the first six months of the year showing money being 'sucked out' of consumers' pockets both through higher mortgage and deposit rates
2nd Aug 23, 9:11am
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David Hargreaves examines financial statistics for the first six months of the year showing money being 'sucked out' of consumers' pockets both through higher mortgage and deposit rates
Latest Reserve Bank figures show the total of officially 'impaired' housing loans has now surpassed the peak of the sharp, but brief rise during the pandemic in 2020
1st Aug 23, 1:44pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show the total of officially 'impaired' housing loans has now surpassed the peak of the sharp, but brief rise during the pandemic in 2020
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
31st Jul 23, 3:59pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing has hit $350 billion for the first time, while the nearly $1.2 billion growth in the 'mortgage pile' last month was the most since November last year
Central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer than currently priced; given investors’ benign inflation outlook and growing expectations for a soft landing, this could increase financial stability risks and weigh on growth
29th Jul 23, 9:35am
Central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer than currently priced; given investors’ benign inflation outlook and growing expectations for a soft landing, this could increase financial stability risks and weigh on growth