Sovereign credit ratings
S&P affirms NZ's AA credit rating citing our 'resilient economy' but sees downside with high household and diary farm debt
22nd Mar 16, 3:03pm
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S&P affirms NZ's AA credit rating citing our 'resilient economy' but sees downside with high household and diary farm debt
Fitch sees headwinds for NZ banking sector as it lowers outlook on NZ ratings, but sees AA sovereign rating as 'very much still supported'
28th Jan 16, 9:50am
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Fitch sees headwinds for NZ banking sector as it lowers outlook on NZ ratings, but sees AA sovereign rating as 'very much still supported'
Moody's says NZ's highly concentrated and highly profitable banking sector still one of the world's most resilient
9th Mar 15, 3:00pm
Moody's says NZ's highly concentrated and highly profitable banking sector still one of the world's most resilient
We wrap-up some of the business reaction to Budget 2014
Moody's Investors Service says NZ's economy and government finances are improving, but challenges remain
29th Jan 14, 11:42am
Moody's Investors Service says NZ's economy and government finances are improving, but challenges remain
Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
30th Oct 13, 5:31pm
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Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
Fitch affirms NZ credit ratings, retains stable outlook
10th Sep 13, 9:29am
Fitch affirms NZ credit ratings, retains stable outlook
Credit rating agency affirms NZ's sovereign credit ratings
Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
19th Jul 13, 4:55pm
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Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
Fitch Ratings says government's Budget is encouraging; Labour labels it a ‘blackjack’ Budget
16th May 13, 3:36pm
Fitch Ratings says government's Budget is encouraging; Labour labels it a ‘blackjack’ Budget
New Zealand the world's ninth safest sovereign credit risk, according to credit rating agency Standard & Poor's
15th May 13, 12:19pm
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New Zealand the world's ninth safest sovereign credit risk, according to credit rating agency Standard & Poor's
HiFX's Dan Bell on what it might take for the RBNZ to intervene in the currency markets, how the fiscal cliff might be good for NZ exporters, and growing current account deficit concerns
14th Dec 12, 5:03pm
HiFX's Dan Bell on what it might take for the RBNZ to intervene in the currency markets, how the fiscal cliff might be good for NZ exporters, and growing current account deficit concerns
HiFX's Dan Bell sees potential for an OCR hike from a hawkish RBNZ, ongoing strength in the NZ dollar, and more twisting from the US Fed
7th Dec 12, 4:01pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell sees potential for an OCR hike from a hawkish RBNZ, ongoing strength in the NZ dollar, and more twisting from the US Fed
Key, Parker both wary of NZ's private debt; Key says controlling public debt will keep mortgage rates down, Parker eyes private savings, CGT
22nd May 12, 9:39am
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Key, Parker both wary of NZ's private debt; Key says controlling public debt will keep mortgage rates down, Parker eyes private savings, CGT
BusinessDesk: NZ’s triple-A rating with Moody’s underpinned by economic strength, low vulnerability to risk
12th Jan 12, 4:11pm
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BusinessDesk: NZ’s triple-A rating with Moody’s underpinned by economic strength, low vulnerability to risk
Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action, with all eyes on Europe ahead of PREFU and OCR
21st Oct 11, 4:56pm
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Double Shot Interview: HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the week's global currencies action, with all eyes on Europe ahead of PREFU and OCR
Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis worried about possible bank credit rating downgrades after NZ sovereign ratings downgrades
18th Oct 11, 4:06pm
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Westpac NZ CEO George Frazis worried about possible bank credit rating downgrades after NZ sovereign ratings downgrades
ANZ says the govt is likely to increase planned debt sales in PREFU to cover NZ$4 bln EQC blowout
12th Oct 11, 3:38pm
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ANZ says the govt is likely to increase planned debt sales in PREFU to cover NZ$4 bln EQC blowout
Opinion: Bernard Hickey says New Zealanders would have to break the habits of a lifetime to win back a AA+ credit rating
9th Oct 11, 12:35am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey says New Zealanders would have to break the habits of a lifetime to win back a AA+ credit rating
Finance Minister Bill English says S&P and Fitch downgrades of NZ "reflect global concerns about foreign debt"
30th Sep 11, 3:11pm
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Finance Minister Bill English says S&P and Fitch downgrades of NZ "reflect global concerns about foreign debt"
Standard & Poor's downgrades New Zealand's sovereign credit rating citing weakening of fiscal position, calls for greater savings
30th Sep 11, 2:01pm
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Standard & Poor's downgrades New Zealand's sovereign credit rating citing weakening of fiscal position, calls for greater savings
First sale of government debt since US downgrade raises just NZ$100m versus the NZ$150m sought
11th Aug 11, 2:49pm
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First sale of government debt since US downgrade raises just NZ$100m versus the NZ$150m sought
Standard & Poor's downgrades US Treasury debt to AA+ from AAA and says the outlook is negative
6th Aug 11, 1:24pm
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Standard & Poor's downgrades US Treasury debt to AA+ from AAA and says the outlook is negative
China's giant sovereign wealth fund ready to spend NZ$6 bln on NZ assets and government bonds
26th May 11, 12:31pm
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China's giant sovereign wealth fund ready to spend NZ$6 bln on NZ assets and government bonds
Standard & Poor's says it can wait till May budget before looking at NZ credit rating, but warns private sector on overseas debt
18th Mar 11, 4:16pm
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Standard & Poor's says it can wait till May budget before looking at NZ credit rating, but warns private sector on overseas debt