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Most survey respondents told the central bank they saw no need for digital cash and were worried about it being used to track private transactions
10th Dec 24, 12:55pm
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Most survey respondents told the central bank they saw no need for digital cash and were worried about it being used to track private transactions
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
19th Sep 24, 9:29am
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
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
Gareth Vaughan on Albo sharpening his elbows for new competition, the search for r*, Mossack & Fonseca go on trial, CBDCs & privacy, Saudi Arabia's megacity
13th Apr 24, 8:59am
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Gareth Vaughan on Albo sharpening his elbows for new competition, the search for r*, Mossack & Fonseca go on trial, CBDCs & privacy, Saudi Arabia's megacity
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
A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
30th Mar 24, 9:30am
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A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says stablecoins and cryptocurrencies are not a credible alternative to central bank money
13th Feb 24, 9:57am
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says stablecoins and cryptocurrencies are not a credible alternative to central bank money
A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
10th Nov 23, 9:08am
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A new BIS research paper finds of the 68 stablecoins 'pegged' to the value of a specific asset, not one of them has been able to maintain parity with their pegs at all times
When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
8th Sep 23, 5:00am
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When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
Alexander Douglas weighs up the idea of permanently setting interest rates at zero
14th Aug 23, 10:17am
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Alexander Douglas weighs up the idea of permanently setting interest rates at zero
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
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
David Hargreaves appreciates that the Reserve Bank is trying to do the right thing with its cautious approach to cryptoassets and CBDCs, but reckons some hard deadlines need setting soon
8th Dec 22, 10:08am
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David Hargreaves appreciates that the Reserve Bank is trying to do the right thing with its cautious approach to cryptoassets and CBDCs, but reckons some hard deadlines need setting soon
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
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Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk raises the possibility of cryptocurrency regulation, in part so it doesn't 'undermine our monetary sovereignty'
9th Nov 22, 5:10pm
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Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk raises the possibility of cryptocurrency regulation, in part so it doesn't 'undermine our monetary sovereignty'
Gareth Vaughan on a central bank lightbulb moment, a misleading attack on JP Morgan & Citibank, whether the Covid-19 pandemic & its inflation shock are over, allegations of an audacious fraud
26th Sep 22, 11:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on a central bank lightbulb moment, a misleading attack on JP Morgan & Citibank, whether the Covid-19 pandemic & its inflation shock are over, allegations of an audacious fraud
Central banks and regulators need to take a differentiated approach to various crypto innovations and they cannot wait because the momentum is building, says Singapore's Ravi Menon
6th Sep 22, 9:19am
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Central banks and regulators need to take a differentiated approach to various crypto innovations and they cannot wait because the momentum is building, says Singapore's Ravi Menon
Central banks should harness crypto’s technical wizardry to enable a rich monetary ecosystem, says the Bank of International Settlements
5th Sep 22, 9:58am
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Central banks should harness crypto’s technical wizardry to enable a rich monetary ecosystem, says the Bank of International Settlements
Reserve Bank of Australia to probe use cases and potential economic benefits of introducing a central bank digital currency
9th Aug 22, 11:54am
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Reserve Bank of Australia to probe use cases and potential economic benefits of introducing a central bank digital currency
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
Individual accounts at the Reserve Bank for all residents would be a better way to do money printing than buying Government bonds, especially if it was done with a new digital currency, Bernard Hickey argues
26th Jun 22, 6:00am
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Individual accounts at the Reserve Bank for all residents would be a better way to do money printing than buying Government bonds, especially if it was done with a new digital currency, Bernard Hickey argues