Bernard Hodgetts
Many New Zealanders believing their deposits are already protected against bank failure appears to be a factor in the government's plans to introduce a deposit protection regime
1st Jul 19, 4:30pm
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Many New Zealanders believing their deposits are already protected against bank failure appears to be a factor in the government's plans to introduce a deposit protection regime
Key consultation period of over-arching review of the Reserve Bank will take place over the Christmas-New Year holiday period
10th Sep 18, 10:53am
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Key consultation period of over-arching review of the Reserve Bank will take place over the Christmas-New Year holiday period
NZ’s economic cycle is very much into the mature phase, according to BNZ’s Stephen Toplis, who says rising international interest rates could spell trouble for the Kiwi economy
26th Jul 18, 5:00am
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NZ’s economic cycle is very much into the mature phase, according to BNZ’s Stephen Toplis, who says rising international interest rates could spell trouble for the Kiwi economy
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr is confident NZ’s highly indebted households can withstand interest rate rises, as long as there are no ‘abrupt changes’
30th May 18, 1:04pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr is confident NZ’s highly indebted households can withstand interest rate rises, as long as there are no ‘abrupt changes’
Debt-to-income ratio limits might not have 'terribly big effects' on first home buyer sector, the RBNZ's macro-stability head tells interest.co.nz; But it depends on how tool is calibrated; Cost-benefit analysis 'not easy'
3rd Jun 17, 6:02am
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Debt-to-income ratio limits might not have 'terribly big effects' on first home buyer sector, the RBNZ's macro-stability head tells interest.co.nz; But it depends on how tool is calibrated; Cost-benefit analysis 'not easy'
New figures show the previously rapidly rising mortgage borrowing surge has been stemmed; Reserve Bank begins new series of monthly statistics
5th Apr 17, 3:46pm
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New figures show the previously rapidly rising mortgage borrowing surge has been stemmed; Reserve Bank begins new series of monthly statistics
The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
11th Feb 17, 7:44am
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The RBNZ was late to the debt-to-income limit party which is why this tool won't be added to its macro-prudential toolkit anytime soon, Gareth Vaughan argues
The RBNZ suggests digital disruptors could boost resilience of the financial system by reducing the systemic importance of big banks
21st May 16, 5:02am
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The RBNZ suggests digital disruptors could boost resilience of the financial system by reducing the systemic importance of big banks
Citing stress test results, RBNZ says banks could post losses of up to 8% on dairy loans, which now are more than NZ$38 bln; says losses can be absorbed from profit rather than capital
16th Mar 16, 2:01pm
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Citing stress test results, RBNZ says banks could post losses of up to 8% on dairy loans, which now are more than NZ$38 bln; says losses can be absorbed from profit rather than capital
RBNZ's Wheeler says he expects all of 25 bps cut in OCR to be passed on to floating rates; RBNZ's Hodgetts says impact of foreign funding costs only 'relatively mild' and expects 'bulk' of lower rates to be passed on
10th Mar 16, 1:47pm
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RBNZ's Wheeler says he expects all of 25 bps cut in OCR to be passed on to floating rates; RBNZ's Hodgetts says impact of foreign funding costs only 'relatively mild' and expects 'bulk' of lower rates to be passed on
Financial Stability Report likely to bring news on RBNZ's review of bank capital requirements plus much, much more
6th Nov 15, 11:24am
Financial Stability Report likely to bring news on RBNZ's review of bank capital requirements plus much, much more
Treasury expresses enthusiasm for debt to income ratios in paper to Reserve Bank; sees them as 'alternative or additional way' of managing financial system vulnerability
27th Oct 15, 3:15pm
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Treasury expresses enthusiasm for debt to income ratios in paper to Reserve Bank; sees them as 'alternative or additional way' of managing financial system vulnerability
Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith expects RBNZ to monitor banks' lending via peer-to-peer lending platforms
20th May 15, 4:57pm
Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith expects RBNZ to monitor banks' lending via peer-to-peer lending platforms
LendMe founder says serious amount of debate needed if RBNZ wanted to stop 100% home loans via P2P, even if funded by banks
18th May 15, 4:07pm
LendMe founder says serious amount of debate needed if RBNZ wanted to stop 100% home loans via P2P, even if funded by banks
RBNZ to monitor high LVR lending done through peer-to-peer lending platforms
14th May 15, 4:06pm
RBNZ to monitor high LVR lending done through peer-to-peer lending platforms
RBNZ's Bernard Hodgetts on the regulator's about face on Auckland specific LVR restrictions, and why the 70% landlord LVR limit was chosen
14th May 15, 12:07pm
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RBNZ's Bernard Hodgetts on the regulator's about face on Auckland specific LVR restrictions, and why the 70% landlord LVR limit was chosen
RBNZ Deputy Governor emphasises LVR restrictions will be temporary and says RBNZ won't micro manage banks' credit books
13th Sep 13, 3:40pm
RBNZ Deputy Governor emphasises LVR restrictions will be temporary and says RBNZ won't micro manage banks' credit books
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