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Heartland Bank gets indicative APRA & RBNZ approval to be the first New Zealand registered bank to acquire an Australian Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution
8th Apr 24, 9:55am
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Heartland Bank gets indicative APRA & RBNZ approval to be the first New Zealand registered bank to acquire an Australian Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution
New Zealand Commerce Commission's plea for lower bank capital to bolster bank competition – what could possibly go wrong?
3rd Apr 24, 10:11am
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New Zealand Commerce Commission's plea for lower bank capital to bolster bank competition – what could possibly go wrong?
Gareth Vaughan on the RBNZ's competition reticence, landlordism & the housing crisis, Biden's crisis management blueprint, SWIFT & CBDCs, Germany's €23b green experiment
31st Mar 24, 6:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on the RBNZ's competition reticence, landlordism & the housing crisis, Biden's crisis management blueprint, SWIFT & CBDCs, Germany's €23b green experiment
RBNZ releases finalised guidance for financial institutions on evaluating and mitigating climate-related risks, says they should understand the compounding effect climate-related risks may have on other business risks
27th Mar 24, 5:00am
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RBNZ releases finalised guidance for financial institutions on evaluating and mitigating climate-related risks, says they should understand the compounding effect climate-related risks may have on other business risks
Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on what the market for personal banking services could look like in five years' time
24th Mar 24, 7:00am
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Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on what the market for personal banking services could look like in five years' time
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Gareth Vaughan highlights how in its draft recommendations to bolster retail banking competition, the Commerce Commission is muscling in on the Reserve Bank's turf and seeking market intervention from a 3-headed government
21st Mar 24, 1:44pm
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Gareth Vaughan highlights how in its draft recommendations to bolster retail banking competition, the Commerce Commission is muscling in on the Reserve Bank's turf and seeking market intervention from a 3-headed government
No evidence bank capital issued as equity and subordinated debt is contributing to higher interest rates in the NZ economy, RBNZ says
19th Mar 24, 9:24am
No evidence bank capital issued as equity and subordinated debt is contributing to higher interest rates in the NZ economy, RBNZ says
New Zealand Banking Association calls for less restrictive debt-to-income limits for home lending than the RBNZ wants
16th Mar 24, 9:11am
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New Zealand Banking Association calls for less restrictive debt-to-income limits for home lending than the RBNZ wants
Heartland Group engaged in 'labour intensive' regulatory approval process with the RBNZ & APRA for Challenger Bank
28th Feb 24, 9:30am
Heartland Group engaged in 'labour intensive' regulatory approval process with the RBNZ & APRA for Challenger Bank
On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
8th Feb 24, 2:16pm
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On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
Geof Mortlock argues Minister of Finance Nicola Willis should commission an independent review of the RBNZ's DTI policy coordinated by Treasury
30th Jan 24, 9:19am
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Geof Mortlock argues Minister of Finance Nicola Willis should commission an independent review of the RBNZ's DTI policy coordinated by Treasury
Reserve Bank finally convinces politicians to support debt-to-income restrictions for home loan borrowers after years of lobbying
25th Jan 24, 4:12pm
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Reserve Bank finally convinces politicians to support debt-to-income restrictions for home loan borrowers after years of lobbying
A more hands-on Reserve Bank pleased the big 4 banks are ready for any crisis where their shareholders' interests might differ from NZ Inc's
11th Dec 23, 5:00am
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A more hands-on Reserve Bank pleased the big 4 banks are ready for any crisis where their shareholders' interests might differ from NZ Inc's
After years of work involving thousands of staff & hundreds of millions of dollars, the big four banks say they've met the RBNZ's new outsourcing requirements
14th Nov 23, 5:00am
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After years of work involving thousands of staff & hundreds of millions of dollars, the big four banks say they've met the RBNZ's new outsourcing requirements
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath says changes to come will add value for customers
9th Nov 23, 9:30am
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath says changes to come will add value for customers
Rabobank says it remains committed to NZ & doesn't expect any significant changes to its services as RBNZ finalises new policy for banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks
8th Nov 23, 1:17pm
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Rabobank says it remains committed to NZ & doesn't expect any significant changes to its services as RBNZ finalises new policy for banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks
RBNZ sees 'minimal impact' on wider public from tougher rules on banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks, touts 'onshoring' effect
8th Nov 23, 11:07am
RBNZ sees 'minimal impact' on wider public from tougher rules on banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks, touts 'onshoring' effect
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RBNZ to restrict banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks to wholesale business
7th Nov 23, 2:26pm
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RBNZ to restrict banks operating in NZ as branches of overseas banks to wholesale business
Westpac NZ 'onshores' about 200 jobs from Australia as it meets new RBNZ outsourcing requirements, fights financial crime
7th Nov 23, 9:16am
Westpac NZ 'onshores' about 200 jobs from Australia as it meets new RBNZ outsourcing requirements, fights financial crime
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
19th Oct 23, 2:42pm
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
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
Andrew Body & Simon Jensen argue efficient credit allocation to reduce the cost of capital for business and improve productivity is a silver bullet for the NZ economy
11th Oct 23, 9:44am
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Andrew Body & Simon Jensen argue efficient credit allocation to reduce the cost of capital for business and improve productivity is a silver bullet for the NZ economy
Four NZ-owned banks suggest laws could be targeted at improving competition, or at least not harming it
11th Oct 23, 9:21am
Four NZ-owned banks suggest laws could be targeted at improving competition, or at least not harming it
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