depositors
Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
28th Oct 24, 6:00am
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Whilst the push for greater bank competition is good news, it may also come with increased risk
Deposit insurance expert Geof Mortlock details concerns about New Zealand's incoming depositor compensation scheme
24th May 24, 10:01am
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Deposit insurance expert Geof Mortlock details concerns about New Zealand's incoming depositor compensation scheme
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Treasury says depositor compensation scheme fund to build up over 20 years, covering 0.8% of protected deposits
9th May 24, 10:00am
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Treasury says depositor compensation scheme fund to build up over 20 years, covering 0.8% of protected deposits
RBNZ expects some deposit rate convergence across different types of deposit takers once compensation scheme launches
12th Mar 24, 3:02pm
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RBNZ expects some deposit rate convergence across different types of deposit takers once compensation scheme launches
Reserve Bank to prepare and maintain a plan for dealing with every deposit taker in case it fails
4th Nov 23, 9:20am
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Reserve Bank to prepare and maintain a plan for dealing with every deposit taker in case it fails
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
19th Oct 23, 2:42pm
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RBNZ mulls giving non-bank deposit takers access to settlement accounts so they don't have to go through the big banks who get the financial benefit
Reserve Bank may apply macro-prudential tools to non-bank deposit takers but isn't concerned about the growth of non-deposit taking lenders
16th Nov 22, 9:44am
Reserve Bank may apply macro-prudential tools to non-bank deposit takers but isn't concerned about the growth of non-deposit taking lenders
Economist Rodney Dickens sees sharply rising interest rates as vaccines allow a good recovery, but that will only accentuate problems arising from the massive rescue debt, likely triggering another more severe downturn
6th Feb 21, 2:12pm
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Economist Rodney Dickens sees sharply rising interest rates as vaccines allow a good recovery, but that will only accentuate problems arising from the massive rescue debt, likely triggering another more severe downturn
Adrian Orr: More QE would be the 'simple' way for the Reserve Bank to boost the economy; Going further and getting the Bank to directly finance government initiatives would be ‘achievable’
22nd May 20, 11:44am
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Adrian Orr: More QE would be the 'simple' way for the Reserve Bank to boost the economy; Going further and getting the Bank to directly finance government initiatives would be ‘achievable’
The Finance Minister says finalising the design of a deposit insurance scheme is a priority, but there's no plan for it to be set up before 2023
17th Apr 20, 1:04pm
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The Finance Minister says finalising the design of a deposit insurance scheme is a priority, but there's no plan for it to be set up before 2023
Government consultation paper probes the cost & size of deposit insurance fund needed in move from an 'uncertain implicit guarantee' to a 'managed explicit guarantee'
5th Apr 20, 6:02am
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Government consultation paper probes the cost & size of deposit insurance fund needed in move from an 'uncertain implicit guarantee' to a 'managed explicit guarantee'
Economist Rodney Dickens wonders if bank lending criteria are the reason the housing market remains sluggish despite interest rate cuts
18th Dec 19, 2:07pm
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Economist Rodney Dickens wonders if bank lending criteria are the reason the housing market remains sluggish despite interest rate cuts
Rodney Dickens identifies the structural shift the RBNZ made during the GFC that means the effective OCR is much higher than the actual OCR, explaining why our retail interest rates are at current levels
11th Oct 19, 10:02am
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Rodney Dickens identifies the structural shift the RBNZ made during the GFC that means the effective OCR is much higher than the actual OCR, explaining why our retail interest rates are at current levels
Ex-RBNZ director Suzanne Snively, now chairing the RBNZ Act review advisory panel, explains to Gareth Vaughan where she feels the 1989 RBNZ Act went wrong and why she's keen for a broader approach today
23rd Aug 19, 5:00am
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Ex-RBNZ director Suzanne Snively, now chairing the RBNZ Act review advisory panel, explains to Gareth Vaughan where she feels the 1989 RBNZ Act went wrong and why she's keen for a broader approach today
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
David Chaston suggests the premium on NZ term deposit rates over those in other countries might be explained by our lack of deposit insurance. He checks how we benchmark with other countries with a taxpayer backstop
18th Jun 19, 5:00am
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David Chaston suggests the premium on NZ term deposit rates over those in other countries might be explained by our lack of deposit insurance. He checks how we benchmark with other countries with a taxpayer backstop
KPMG's annual survey of non-bank financial institutions shows a declining availability of cheap funding as one lender delivers a net interest margin as high as 22.67%
14th Dec 17, 12:52pm
KPMG's annual survey of non-bank financial institutions shows a declining availability of cheap funding as one lender delivers a net interest margin as high as 22.67%
TSB's updating its brand for the first time in over 25 years and will be rolling out the new logos over the next year - and losing the 'bank' in its title
3rd Oct 17, 8:37am
TSB's updating its brand for the first time in over 25 years and will be rolling out the new logos over the next year - and losing the 'bank' in its title
SBS launches 10-year subordinated redeemable share issue; 'a much higher yielding product than anything we currently offer'
3rd Oct 17, 8:29am
SBS launches 10-year subordinated redeemable share issue; 'a much higher yielding product than anything we currently offer'
Wairarapa Building Society looks at ways of countering the rising costs of cyber-security and anti-money laundering responsibilities
24th Jul 17, 11:20am
Wairarapa Building Society looks at ways of countering the rising costs of cyber-security and anti-money laundering responsibilities
Steadily growing Nelson Building Society wants greater ability to tap preference shares as a funding source
24th Jul 17, 11:17am
Steadily growing Nelson Building Society wants greater ability to tap preference shares as a funding source
Fitch says Kiwibank cancelling a bond issue & having its capital questioned by the RBNZ, could hinder the bank's funding market access & hit profitability
20th Mar 17, 9:45am
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Fitch says Kiwibank cancelling a bond issue & having its capital questioned by the RBNZ, could hinder the bank's funding market access & hit profitability
Gareth Vaughan argues TSB should disclose details of its relationship with P2P lender Harmoney
9th Jun 16, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan argues TSB should disclose details of its relationship with P2P lender Harmoney
Brash warns the Govt risks being held liable for a bank or insurance company collapse, as the RBNZ's taking on too much responsibility as the regulator
3rd Oct 15, 7:02am
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Brash warns the Govt risks being held liable for a bank or insurance company collapse, as the RBNZ's taking on too much responsibility as the regulator
Parliamentary select committee rubber stamps covered bond bill saying such bonds could mean higher deposit rates for bank depositors
25th Sep 12, 3:32pm
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Parliamentary select committee rubber stamps covered bond bill saying such bonds could mean higher deposit rates for bank depositors