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A senior journalist and news editor with interest.co.nz, David Hargreaves has covered financial markets and economics both in New Zealand and Britain for longer than he cares to mention.
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Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market
Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
11th May 16, 9:07am
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Reserve Bank points to housing and dairy as increased risk factors but stops short of introducing any new macro-prudential measures
Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
9th May 16, 3:39pm
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Economists say the Reserve Bank will be hoping the Government's forthcoming Budget will provide some support to rein in the housing market
The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
Government promises fee hike will help to improve pace and efficiency of overseas investment applications
5th May 16, 12:42pm
Government promises fee hike will help to improve pace and efficiency of overseas investment applications
Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
4th May 16, 8:54am
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Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
Crowdfunding company PledgeMe says it's on track to begin as a P2P lender
2nd May 16, 7:36pm
Crowdfunding company PledgeMe says it's on track to begin as a P2P lender
Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms
2nd May 16, 7:32pm
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Amount borrowed for mortgages grows at fastest annual rate for over seven-and-a-half-years; more mortgages on floating and short fixed terms
ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
2nd May 16, 11:57am
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ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
29th Apr 16, 8:23am
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The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
28th Apr 16, 8:08pm
RBNZ outlines details of the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme for New Zealand starting later this year
Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank
New 'Brighter Money' Kiwi $5 note named 'Banknote of the Year'
27th Apr 16, 4:28pm
New 'Brighter Money' Kiwi $5 note named 'Banknote of the Year'
The three NZ registered Chinese state controlled banks have taken total lending past $800 mln
27th Apr 16, 4:22pm
The three NZ registered Chinese state controlled banks have taken total lending past $800 mln
New figures show the RBNZ attempts to dampen rampant housing investment have failed
27th Apr 16, 3:33pm
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New figures show the RBNZ attempts to dampen rampant housing investment have failed
ANZ would now find it hard to convince the market place it is a future long term owner of the UDC Finance business, says David Hargreaves
26th Apr 16, 4:35pm
ANZ would now find it hard to convince the market place it is a future long term owner of the UDC Finance business, says David Hargreaves
Westpac successful with five-year bond issue to NZ public and institutions
22nd Apr 16, 2:20pm
Westpac successful with five-year bond issue to NZ public and institutions
Finance Minister publicly issues letter of expectations to RBNZ board; plays down suggestions of concern at the central bank's performance
22nd Apr 16, 1:44pm
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Finance Minister publicly issues letter of expectations to RBNZ board; plays down suggestions of concern at the central bank's performance
With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
22nd Apr 16, 9:39am
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With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
S&P's quarterly sector outlook finds that property is still a 'key risk factor' for the banks in Australia and New Zealand
20th Apr 16, 4:23pm
S&P's quarterly sector outlook finds that property is still a 'key risk factor' for the banks in Australia and New Zealand
Plenty of interest already being seen in ANZ's finance arm
Global dairy prices rose 3.8% in latest auction, but the strong Kiwi dollar again gobbled up most of the gain; key Wholemilk powder prices jumped up 7.5%
20th Apr 16, 8:38am
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Global dairy prices rose 3.8% in latest auction, but the strong Kiwi dollar again gobbled up most of the gain; key Wholemilk powder prices jumped up 7.5%
HSBC's NZ arm able to post bigger annual profit after sharply cutting back its loan impairment provisions
19th Apr 16, 3:09pm
HSBC's NZ arm able to post bigger annual profit after sharply cutting back its loan impairment provisions
Heartland Bank targets SMEs with new online tool
19th Apr 16, 3:04pm
Heartland Bank targets SMEs with new online tool