Ian Woolford
NZ Banking Association pushes back against RBNZ central bank digital currency proposal, raising financial stability concerns
1st Aug 24, 5:00am
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NZ Banking Association pushes back against RBNZ central bank digital currency proposal, raising financial stability concerns
The Reserve Bank could have a fairly lengthy selling job to build public understanding of and trust in its proposed central bank digital currency
30th May 24, 5:00am
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The Reserve Bank could have a fairly lengthy selling job to build public understanding of and trust in its proposed central bank digital currency
Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
19th Apr 24, 12:00pm
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Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
17th Apr 24, 6:01am
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'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
The Reserve Bank's four steps towards the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency
24th Jul 23, 11:07am
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The Reserve Bank's four steps towards the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency
A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
7th Jul 23, 8:40am
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A parliamentary report into the risks and benefits of cryptocurrency will be released next month and provide a building block for future legislation
Reserve Bank says there may be 'real advantages' to harmonising cryptoasset regulation globally
30th Jun 23, 11:48am
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Reserve Bank says there may be 'real advantages' to harmonising cryptoasset regulation globally
Against the backdrop of a possible Commerce Commission probe into banking competition, Gareth Vaughan looks at how the actions & inactions of NZ authorities have helped maintain the dominance of the big four banks
8th Mar 23, 11:59am
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Against the backdrop of a possible Commerce Commission probe into banking competition, Gareth Vaughan looks at how the actions & inactions of NZ authorities have helped maintain the dominance of the big four banks
Reserve Bank is seeking views on whether regulatory changes may be required for new forms of 'private money' such as cryptoassets
7th Dec 22, 10:00am
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Reserve Bank is seeking views on whether regulatory changes may be required for new forms of 'private money' such as cryptoassets
Gareth Vaughan on the missing profits of nations, the last taboo in central banking, the CBDC threat to ticket clippers, China's 'mountain of non-performing loans,' & the multi-billion dollar global illegal mining industry
26th Jul 22, 10:34am
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Gareth Vaughan on the missing profits of nations, the last taboo in central banking, the CBDC threat to ticket clippers, China's 'mountain of non-performing loans,' & the multi-billion dollar global illegal mining industry
The central banks' bank puts the boot into the beleaguered cryptocurrency industry and talks up the role of central banks in the future of the monetary system
22nd Jun 22, 5:00am
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The central banks' bank puts the boot into the beleaguered cryptocurrency industry and talks up the role of central banks in the future of the monetary system
RBNZ's Ian Woolford says a central bank digital currency could bolster competition and innovation in the bank-dominated NZ financial system
5th Jun 22, 5:24pm
RBNZ's Ian Woolford says a central bank digital currency could bolster competition and innovation in the bank-dominated NZ financial system
As it eyes a central bank digital currency, the Reserve Bank acknowledges launching one would at least in part be a defensive play
5th Jun 22, 6:00am
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As it eyes a central bank digital currency, the Reserve Bank acknowledges launching one would at least in part be a defensive play
Reserve Bank says it plans to announce 'future directions' on matters such as a central bank digital currency within the next six months
29th Apr 22, 10:00am
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Reserve Bank says it plans to announce 'future directions' on matters such as a central bank digital currency within the next six months
RBNZ says a digital version of the Kiwi dollar would both support the value-anchor role of central bank money, and support its ability to act as a fair and equal way to pay and save
30th Sep 21, 9:00am
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RBNZ says a digital version of the Kiwi dollar would both support the value-anchor role of central bank money, and support its ability to act as a fair and equal way to pay and save
Our central bank says emerging trends in the monetary system pose opportunities to stimulate innovation to enhance the prosperity and wellbeing of New Zealanders - but also pose credible threats to the stability and functioning of the monetary system
30th Sep 21, 9:00am
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Our central bank says emerging trends in the monetary system pose opportunities to stimulate innovation to enhance the prosperity and wellbeing of New Zealanders - but also pose credible threats to the stability and functioning of the monetary system
Reserve Bank says it wants to ensure that our central bank money remains a stable value anchor for the monetary system and available as a fair and equal way to pay and save
30th Sep 21, 9:00am
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Reserve Bank says it wants to ensure that our central bank money remains a stable value anchor for the monetary system and available as a fair and equal way to pay and save
Reserve Bank to consult on, and test the perceived benefits and challenges of, a central bank digital currency
30th Jun 21, 10:48am
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Reserve Bank to consult on, and test the perceived benefits and challenges of, a central bank digital currency
Ian Woolford, who oversaw RBNZ's review of bank capital requirements, moves to new role as RBNZ's Head of Money and Cash
7th Jul 20, 11:17am
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Ian Woolford, who oversaw RBNZ's review of bank capital requirements, moves to new role as RBNZ's Head of Money and Cash
RBNZ slams Treasury for ‘deep-seated confusion’ behind Treasury's view the RBNZ's bank capital proposals were too high, and it should've waited for a deposit protection regime to be developed before making a final decision
20th Dec 19, 10:00am
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RBNZ slams Treasury for ‘deep-seated confusion’ behind Treasury's view the RBNZ's bank capital proposals were too high, and it should've waited for a deposit protection regime to be developed before making a final decision
Government warned of big bank backlash in wake of surprise Reserve Bank capital proposals going above international norm
12th Mar 19, 5:00am
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Government warned of big bank backlash in wake of surprise Reserve Bank capital proposals going above international norm