CDS spreads
If financial markets are driven by two powerful emotions, greed and fear, then the lack of fear in bond markets suggests a cavalier attitude that may not end well
31st Dec 17, 8:02am
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If financial markets are driven by two powerful emotions, greed and fear, then the lack of fear in bond markets suggests a cavalier attitude that may not end well
Martien Lubberink takes a look at a nuanced and positive report on CoCo bank securities from the Bank for International Settlements
27th Nov 17, 9:57am
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Martien Lubberink takes a look at a nuanced and positive report on CoCo bank securities from the Bank for International Settlements
We look at how professional investors protect themselves from default loss on long term bonds and notice that Australasian premiums have recently narrowed markedly
2nd Apr 17, 11:01am
We look at how professional investors protect themselves from default loss on long term bonds and notice that Australasian premiums have recently narrowed markedly
In just 12 months, we have gone from a time when all the OCR change was passed on to borrowers, to now when none of it is. Oligoply power wins a stunning reversal
14th Nov 16, 5:02am
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In just 12 months, we have gone from a time when all the OCR change was passed on to borrowers, to now when none of it is. Oligoply power wins a stunning reversal
By their actions, the four main banks show the claim that they are encouraging New Zealand businesses and supporting the New Zealand economy comes second to their own private interests
13th Aug 16, 5:00pm
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By their actions, the four main banks show the claim that they are encouraging New Zealand businesses and supporting the New Zealand economy comes second to their own private interests
David Chaston calls on the five main banks to give back the full OCR cuts from December and March now that it is clear the 'higher costs' claimed never materialised or have since faded
17th Jul 16, 5:20pm
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David Chaston calls on the five main banks to give back the full OCR cuts from December and March now that it is clear the 'higher costs' claimed never materialised or have since faded
BNZ raises some key 'special' mortgage rates, cuts many 'standard' rates, as wholesale money costs head down to record lows
1st Mar 16, 10:08am
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BNZ raises some key 'special' mortgage rates, cuts many 'standard' rates, as wholesale money costs head down to record lows
With swap rates falling will banks be back offering home loan interest rates below 4%?
21st Jan 16, 11:25am
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With swap rates falling will banks be back offering home loan interest rates below 4%?
Did you know? We track the impact of financial stress at the global level, to the national level, to the personal level
9th Jul 15, 10:14am
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Did you know? We track the impact of financial stress at the global level, to the national level, to the personal level
RBNZ & RBA talk down their respective dollars; ECB surprises with rate cut; how to insulate your portfolio against rising interest rates
5th Dec 13, 4:46pm
RBNZ & RBA talk down their respective dollars; ECB surprises with rate cut; how to insulate your portfolio against rising interest rates
US government shuts its doors; US$1 tln of 'free money'; Market ignoring Governor Wheeler; buzz cut for Solid Energy bondholders
8th Nov 13, 1:05pm
US government shuts its doors; US$1 tln of 'free money'; Market ignoring Governor Wheeler; buzz cut for Solid Energy bondholders
Fed taper pull-back; TSB exposed to Solid Energy; RBNZ worries about housing; LGFA margins widen
4th Oct 13, 5:37pm
Fed taper pull-back; TSB exposed to Solid Energy; RBNZ worries about housing; LGFA margins widen
Craig Simpson examines how the current average term deposit rates stack up against bank corporate bonds
9th Sep 13, 3:29pm
Craig Simpson examines how the current average term deposit rates stack up against bank corporate bonds
65% of economists polled believe the US Federal Reserve will begin cutting back their bond buying program in September
5th Sep 13, 9:31am
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65% of economists polled believe the US Federal Reserve will begin cutting back their bond buying program in September
Westpac and ASB have raised close to NZ$1 bln between them in July via a mix of floating rate and fixed rate bonds
6th Aug 13, 10:24am
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Westpac and ASB have raised close to NZ$1 bln between them in July via a mix of floating rate and fixed rate bonds
Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
18th Jul 13, 3:13pm
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Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
Markets turned on head as 'QE drug addicts' react violently to Fed threatening to take away their monthly fix
3rd Jul 13, 3:25pm
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Markets turned on head as 'QE drug addicts' react violently to Fed threatening to take away their monthly fix
Investors holding $525 mln worth of bonds, paying more than 8% on average and due to mature in July, must be scratching their heads
25th Jun 13, 4:25pm
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Investors holding $525 mln worth of bonds, paying more than 8% on average and due to mature in July, must be scratching their heads
Sea-change in market risk sentiment reflected in fast rise of CDS spreads: BNZ's latest 'Credit Monthly' report
17th Jun 13, 11:33am
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Sea-change in market risk sentiment reflected in fast rise of CDS spreads: BNZ's latest 'Credit Monthly' report