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Macroprudential tools

Opinion: Better information is needed on what exactly is causing the current overheated conditions in the housing market
16th Jul 13, 2:04pm
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Opinion: Better information is needed on what exactly is causing the current overheated conditions in the housing market
Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
16th Jul 13, 1:10pm
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Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
Reports suggest the RBNZ may introduce LVR restrictions earlier than expected and these could be more aggressive than first thought
16th Jul 13, 8:32am
Reports suggest the RBNZ may introduce LVR restrictions earlier than expected and these could be more aggressive than first thought
Bankers say RBNZ about to impose 12% speed limit on the share of new mortgage lending coming from high LVR mortgages; exemptions unlikely
15th Jul 13, 12:18pm
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Bankers say RBNZ about to impose 12% speed limit on the share of new mortgage lending coming from high LVR mortgages; exemptions unlikely
NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
5th Jul 13, 5:10pm
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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
4th Jul 13, 12:08pm
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Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
2nd Jul 13, 12:10pm
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As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
1st Jul 13, 3:28pm
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The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
1st Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is building up a head of steam
28th Jun 13, 3:20pm
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is building up a head of steam
RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
27th Jun 13, 11:07am
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RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
24th Jun 13, 4:42pm
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Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
19th Jun 13, 10:23am
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Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
17th Jun 13, 10:21am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending
13th Jun 13, 9:26pm
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PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending
Banks in comfortable position on one of the RBNZ's new macro-prudential tools, as it's currently set
11th Jun 13, 4:10pm
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Banks in comfortable position on one of the RBNZ's new macro-prudential tools, as it's currently set
Opinion: Five reasons why I don't think the RBNZ will use LVR restrictions on home loans this year
7th Jun 13, 4:58pm
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Opinion: Five reasons why I don't think the RBNZ will use LVR restrictions on home loans this year
Economists keen to hear what the Reserve Bank might say about deployment of 'macro-prudential tools' in next week's Monetary Policy Statement
7th Jun 13, 2:51pm
Economists keen to hear what the Reserve Bank might say about deployment of 'macro-prudential tools' in next week's Monetary Policy Statement
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
7th Jun 13, 8:36am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
6th Jun 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
Standard & Poor's says benefits from RBNZ's macro-prudential tools outweigh risks but no credit rating impacts likely
5th Jun 13, 4:18pm
Standard & Poor's says benefits from RBNZ's macro-prudential tools outweigh risks but no credit rating impacts likely
Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
4th Jun 13, 1:15pm
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank's apparent enthusiasm for curbs on low deposit mortgage lending risks creating new problems
As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
4th Jun 13, 9:49am
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As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
31st May 13, 3:19pm
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Latest RBNZ credit statistics show that the rate of borrowing by New Zealanders is steadily increasing again
ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
31st May 13, 1:33pm
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ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage