Financial Stability
What will 'strong on a standalone basis' mean for NZ's major banks as the RBNZ moves to review their regulatory capital requirements?
9th Mar 17, 10:34am
What will 'strong on a standalone basis' mean for NZ's major banks as the RBNZ moves to review their regulatory capital requirements?
The Superannuation issue is just one example of a Government continually pushing problems out into the future for others to deal with
8th Mar 17, 5:00pm
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The Superannuation issue is just one example of a Government continually pushing problems out into the future for others to deal with
RBNZ review of bank capital to probe differences in banks' capital modelling, and use of controversial convertible capital instruments
8th Mar 17, 9:50am
RBNZ review of bank capital to probe differences in banks' capital modelling, and use of controversial convertible capital instruments
RBNZ review of bank capital requirements to cover definition of capital, the measurement of risks banks face, plus minimum capital requirements and buffers
7th Mar 17, 11:10am
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RBNZ review of bank capital requirements to cover definition of capital, the measurement of risks banks face, plus minimum capital requirements and buffers
Kiwis' debt continues to dwarf household disposable income while household wealth is shrinking as a percentage of household income
6th Mar 17, 3:53pm
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Kiwis' debt continues to dwarf household disposable income while household wealth is shrinking as a percentage of household income
RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler says there's equal probability the next official interest rate movement is either up or down
2nd Mar 17, 9:20am
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RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler says there's equal probability the next official interest rate movement is either up or down
RBNZ Governor to talk about his concerns over the new Trump Administration; Kiwi dollar drops
1st Mar 17, 2:46pm
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RBNZ Governor to talk about his concerns over the new Trump Administration; Kiwi dollar drops
New figures show slowest rate of borrowing growth in a year-and-a-half, while bank deposits shrank for the first time in three years
1st Mar 17, 12:04pm
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New figures show slowest rate of borrowing growth in a year-and-a-half, while bank deposits shrank for the first time in three years
Steven Joyce says the risks facing the NZ economy are 'almost exclusively international', while Roger Kerr and Anthony Healy only see household debt as a 'medium term' issue
21st Feb 17, 2:02pm
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Steven Joyce says the risks facing the NZ economy are 'almost exclusively international', while Roger Kerr and Anthony Healy only see household debt as a 'medium term' issue
Climate change could threaten the stability of the entire financial system, an Aussie banking regulator warns, as it prepares to apply climate change "stress tests" to the nation's financial institutions
20th Feb 17, 7:32pm
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Climate change could threaten the stability of the entire financial system, an Aussie banking regulator warns, as it prepares to apply climate change "stress tests" to the nation's financial institutions
If NZ economic fundamentals remain strong, rising interest rates shouldn't cause strain in ASB's lending book, CEO Barbara Chapman says
17th Feb 17, 10:00am
If NZ economic fundamentals remain strong, rising interest rates shouldn't cause strain in ASB's lending book, CEO Barbara Chapman says
The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
11th Feb 17, 7:44am
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The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; small upward move in interest rates projected in 2019
9th Feb 17, 9:01am
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75%; small upward move in interest rates projected in 2019
Live-streamed video from the February 2017 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
9th Feb 17, 9:01am
Live-streamed video from the February 2017 RBNZ press conference with Governor Graeme Wheeler
David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
8th Feb 17, 3:35pm
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David Hargreaves says the more than a year that our central bank will effectively be without a permanent head provides an opportunity for a thorough re-examination of its role and operations
Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
8th Feb 17, 1:09pm
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Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
Labour OK with 6-month interim RBNZ governor after election, but could be cut short by PTA review if in govt, Robertson says. Wants to include employment focus in PTA
8th Feb 17, 9:35am
Labour OK with 6-month interim RBNZ governor after election, but could be cut short by PTA review if in govt, Robertson says. Wants to include employment focus in PTA
Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
7th Feb 17, 1:56pm
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce appoints Grant Spencer as Acting Governor for the six months immediately after the election
ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
7th Feb 17, 1:05pm
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ASB economists think the Reserve Bank's likely to be unhappy with the market's current view that expects interest rate rises this year
RBNZ says banks can afford to pay $550 million to implement its revised outsourcing policy; Says banks' own cost estimates are overblown
6th Feb 17, 7:38am
RBNZ says banks can afford to pay $550 million to implement its revised outsourcing policy; Says banks' own cost estimates are overblown
Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
1st Feb 17, 10:05am
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce expects Graeme Wheeler to make an announcement on his future before next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
31st Jan 17, 3:34pm
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New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises
31st Jan 17, 1:58pm
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With inflation on the up, ASB economists think the RBNZ may now foreshadow future interest rate rises
David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent
24th Jan 17, 9:22am
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David Hargreaves says Governor Graeme Wheeler's 'non-speech' this week is not a particularly distinguished way for our central bank to start a New Year that promises, globally, to be very turbulent
ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation
18th Jan 17, 10:31am
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ANZ economists caution the Reserve Bank against making another false move against anticipated inflation