Macroprudential tools
RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
30th May 13, 4:32pm
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RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
30th May 13, 8:51am
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RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
ASB offers 4.95% 1-year mortgage rate; Westpac offers 4.94%; Both target borrowers with deposit/equity worth at least 20% of loan
28th May 13, 9:39am
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ASB offers 4.95% 1-year mortgage rate; Westpac offers 4.94%; Both target borrowers with deposit/equity worth at least 20% of loan
RBNZ chooses 'speed limits' and 'tiered limits' to contain banks' high LVR loans rather than outright caps on high LVR lending
20th May 13, 4:18pm
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RBNZ chooses 'speed limits' and 'tiered limits' to contain banks' high LVR loans rather than outright caps on high LVR lending
Finance Minister Bill English says RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler will decide if, and when, to use new tools designed to dampen excessive growth in credit and asset prices
16th May 13, 3:01pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says RBNZ Governor Graeme Wheeler will decide if, and when, to use new tools designed to dampen excessive growth in credit and asset prices
NZ Govt forecasts NZ$75 mln surplus in 2014/15; Macro-prudential tools deal signed; NZSF contributions delayed 2 yrs; Central govt may directly issue housing consents
16th May 13, 2:04pm
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NZ Govt forecasts NZ$75 mln surplus in 2014/15; Macro-prudential tools deal signed; NZSF contributions delayed 2 yrs; Central govt may directly issue housing consents
Reserve Bank suggests it's not keen on exempting first home buyers from any LVR caps on home loans, nor on targeting LVR restrictions at regions
9th May 13, 4:43pm
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Reserve Bank suggests it's not keen on exempting first home buyers from any LVR caps on home loans, nor on targeting LVR restrictions at regions
Latest combined core funding ratio for locally incorporated banks at 84.8% versus 75% minimum
8th May 13, 4:02pm
Latest combined core funding ratio for locally incorporated banks at 84.8% versus 75% minimum
RBNZ to force banks to hold more capital to back high LVR mortgages from Sept 30; says will result in average increase in capital for housing of 12%
8th May 13, 9:10am
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RBNZ to force banks to hold more capital to back high LVR mortgages from Sept 30; says will result in average increase in capital for housing of 12%
CEO Peter Clare 'comfortable' with Westpac NZ's risk settings in housing market as 'volatility' increases
6th May 13, 4:27pm
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CEO Peter Clare 'comfortable' with Westpac NZ's risk settings in housing market as 'volatility' increases
Kiwibank may raise money to bolster its capital position to meet potential new Reserve Bank capital requirements
3rd May 13, 3:49pm
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Kiwibank may raise money to bolster its capital position to meet potential new Reserve Bank capital requirements
Latest credit statistics show that New Zealanders are increasing their levels of borrowing again and the RBNZ will be watching
1st May 13, 9:25am
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Latest credit statistics show that New Zealanders are increasing their levels of borrowing again and the RBNZ will be watching
PwC paper commissioned by NZ Bankers' Association says RBNZ's use of macro-prudential tools would result in borrowers paying banks higher interest rates
30th Apr 13, 8:00pm
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PwC paper commissioned by NZ Bankers' Association says RBNZ's use of macro-prudential tools would result in borrowers paying banks higher interest rates
The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
19th Apr 13, 4:53pm
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The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
Financial Markets Authority cautions on Auckland housing 'bubble', advises people to hold some assets that aren't in real estate
18th Apr 13, 11:52am
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Financial Markets Authority cautions on Auckland housing 'bubble', advises people to hold some assets that aren't in real estate
On the heels of Fitch's warning, Moody's seeing more evidence that a number of risks faced by NZ's big banks are 'coming through the banking system'
12th Apr 13, 4:21pm
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On the heels of Fitch's warning, Moody's seeing more evidence that a number of risks faced by NZ's big banks are 'coming through the banking system'
Reserve Bank appoints Bernard Hodgetts to head the Bank’s new Macro Financial Department
12th Apr 13, 2:20pm
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Reserve Bank appoints Bernard Hodgetts to head the Bank’s new Macro Financial Department
Credit rating agency Fitch warns challenges are increasing for NZ's big banks with strong asset growth and fierce price competition potentially leading to asset bubbles
9th Apr 13, 11:15am
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Credit rating agency Fitch warns challenges are increasing for NZ's big banks with strong asset growth and fierce price competition potentially leading to asset bubbles
Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
8th Apr 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
8th Apr 13, 11:06am
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New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
The Reserve Bank is finally getting serious about constraining low-deposit home lending says Bernard Hickey
31st Mar 13, 8:51am
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The Reserve Bank is finally getting serious about constraining low-deposit home lending says Bernard Hickey
Reserve Bank wants to increase the amount of capital banks must set aside to cover potential losses from high loan to valuation ratio home loans
26th Mar 13, 9:56am
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Reserve Bank wants to increase the amount of capital banks must set aside to cover potential losses from high loan to valuation ratio home loans
First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term
19th Mar 13, 9:42am
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First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term
Head of IMF Mission to NZ says NZ dollar still 15% over-valued and may stay that way for years to come
19th Mar 13, 12:02am
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Head of IMF Mission to NZ says NZ dollar still 15% over-valued and may stay that way for years to come
Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market
15th Mar 13, 1:03pm
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Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market