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Roger J Kerr is Executive Chairman of Barrington Treasury Services NZ Limited. He has written commentaries on the NZ dollar since 1981.
Roger J Kerr
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Roger J Kerr says RBNZ will make a major monetary blunder if they follow the view of the 'perma-pessimists'
5th Dec 11, 3:12pm
Roger J Kerr says RBNZ will make a major monetary blunder if they follow the view of the 'perma-pessimists'
Roger J Kerr says doomsday senarios already priced in to euro markets
Roger J Kerr sees the next OCR rise in June 2012. Your view?
28th Nov 11, 2:28pm
Roger J Kerr sees the next OCR rise in June 2012. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says fears of a global double-dip recession have receded. Your view?
21st Nov 11, 8:07am
Roger J Kerr says fears of a global double-dip recession have receded. Your view?
Banks are waiting for mortgage-borrower tipping point, then swap rates will rise fast says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
21st Nov 11, 7:53am
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Banks are waiting for mortgage-borrower tipping point, then swap rates will rise fast says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees six factors that may depress the NZD
14th Nov 11, 3:45pm
Roger J Kerr sees six factors that may depress the NZD
Roger J Kerr thinks the markets are missing some important positives for the NZ economy. Your view?
14th Nov 11, 2:56pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks the markets are missing some important positives for the NZ economy. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees Australia and Europe cutting rates before Christmas, and NZ raising them in 2012. He surveys the impact on the NZD
7th Nov 11, 12:19pm
Roger J Kerr sees Australia and Europe cutting rates before Christmas, and NZ raising them in 2012. He surveys the impact on the NZD
Roger J Kerr lists eight reasons why the future for bank profitability may not be that bright. Your view?
7th Nov 11, 12:06pm
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Roger J Kerr lists eight reasons why the future for bank profitability may not be that bright. Your view?
Roger J Kerr thinks the impact of Basel III will be 'ominous' for corporate borrowers. Your view?
25th Oct 11, 9:55am
Roger J Kerr thinks the impact of Basel III will be 'ominous' for corporate borrowers. Your view?
'Longer term prospects for the NZ dollar cannot be regarded as negative' says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
25th Oct 11, 9:25am
'Longer term prospects for the NZ dollar cannot be regarded as negative' says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr thinks a more active policy to encourage competition would help monetary policy. Your view?
17th Oct 11, 12:01pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks a more active policy to encourage competition would help monetary policy. Your view?
Disappointments in Europe and at home may see the NZD heading lower again, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
17th Oct 11, 11:52am
Disappointments in Europe and at home may see the NZD heading lower again, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ moving the OCR back to 'normal' starting in April 2012
10th Oct 11, 3:39pm
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Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ moving the OCR back to 'normal' starting in April 2012
AIAL issue will make others realise the local option is very competitive with banks and the USPP market
10th Oct 11, 3:09pm
AIAL issue will make others realise the local option is very competitive with banks and the USPP market
Australian dollar still likely to lead the Kiwi lower in short-term, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
10th Oct 11, 2:59pm
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Australian dollar still likely to lead the Kiwi lower in short-term, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Opinion: The case for long term currency hedging facilities
3rd Oct 11, 12:33pm
Opinion: The case for long term currency hedging facilities
Lower Kiwi dollar value will help GDP growth, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr wonders how well our banks have managed their funding risks ahead of the rating downgrades
3rd Oct 11, 12:12pm
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Roger J Kerr wonders how well our banks have managed their funding risks ahead of the rating downgrades
Recent events are very negative for the NZD, says Roger J Kerr. He looks ahead to 2012
26th Sep 11, 3:27pm
Recent events are very negative for the NZD, says Roger J Kerr. He looks ahead to 2012
Roger J Kerr assesses whether we face a doomsday senario, or we will eventually muddle through. Your view?
26th Sep 11, 3:12pm
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Roger J Kerr assesses whether we face a doomsday senario, or we will eventually muddle through. Your view?
Global sentiment is turning against the AUD, says Roger J Kerr. He reviews how this will affect the NZD
19th Sep 11, 11:34am
Global sentiment is turning against the AUD, says Roger J Kerr. He reviews how this will affect the NZD
'Until the world works out where it is going, our interest rates are going nowhere.' Your view?
19th Sep 11, 11:20am
'Until the world works out where it is going, our interest rates are going nowhere.' Your view?
The over-riding determinant of the NZD/USD value is the Australian dollar movement against the USD
12th Sep 11, 12:30pm
The over-riding determinant of the NZD/USD value is the Australian dollar movement against the USD
'If the NZD does not depreciate the NZ economy is really going to struggle to record any positive growth' says Roger J Kerr
12th Sep 11, 12:11pm
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'If the NZD does not depreciate the NZ economy is really going to struggle to record any positive growth' says Roger J Kerr