Financial Stability

Benefiting from strong prices, farmers are paying down debt and splashing out on maintenance, the Reserve Bank says

Benefiting from strong prices, farmers are paying down debt and splashing out on maintenance, the Reserve Bank says

Reserve Bank sees rise in deposits with some non-bank deposit takers since July introduction of Depositor Compensation Scheme

Reserve Bank sees rise in deposits with some non-bank deposit takers since July introduction of Depositor Compensation Scheme

The Reserve Bank says it has 'intensified its supervision' of the 'under strain' health insurance sector; health insurance premiums up 19% in past year

The Reserve Bank says it has 'intensified its supervision' of the 'under strain' health insurance sector; health insurance premiums up 19% in past year

The Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report says fewer borrowers are now falling behind on debt repayments, while borrowers who had previously been in default are finding ways to 'mitigate stress'

The Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report says fewer borrowers are now falling behind on debt repayments, while borrowers who had previously been in default are finding ways to 'mitigate stress'

Reserve Bank cuts almost 200 positions, folds Te Ao Māori and climate teams into wider groups, but retains most economic policy roles

Reserve Bank cuts almost 200 positions, folds Te Ao Māori and climate teams into wider groups, but retains most economic policy roles

Asia has proved unexpectedly resilient, aided by a front-loading of exports, technology investment, and policy support. Now it must rebalance more toward domestic demand and deepen regional integration

Asia has proved unexpectedly resilient, aided by a front-loading of exports, technology investment, and policy support. Now it must rebalance more toward domestic demand and deepen regional integration

IMF wants policymakers to strengthen oversight of non-bank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks

IMF wants policymakers to strengthen oversight of non-bank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks

Banks will be allowed to write more low-deposit mortgages to property investors and home buyers as the RBNZ relaxes its loan-to-value ratio rules

Banks will be allowed to write more low-deposit mortgages to property investors and home buyers as the RBNZ relaxes its loan-to-value ratio rules

Bank and financial stability regulations will soon be set by a committee made up of Reserve Bank staff, board members, and external experts

Bank and financial stability regulations will soon be set by a committee made up of Reserve Bank staff, board members, and external experts

Reserve Bank's annual report reveals former Governor Adrian Orr will receive over $1 million for his last year in the job

Reserve Bank's annual report reveals former Governor Adrian Orr will receive over $1 million for his last year in the job

The IMF points out half of all financial assets worldwide are now held and intermediated by companies that are not classified and regulated as banks

The IMF points out half of all financial assets worldwide are now held and intermediated by companies that are not classified and regulated as banks

The IMF urges countries to adopt and respect fiscal rules that lay out numerical limits on spending, deficits, or debt, and act as guardrails to promote discipline and signal commitment to sound public finances

The IMF urges countries to adopt and respect fiscal rules that lay out numerical limits on spending, deficits, or debt, and act as guardrails to promote discipline and signal commitment to sound public finances

Banking analysts cast their eye over banks' bad debts and ask the perennially fraught question: Is this time different?

Banking analysts cast their eye over banks' bad debts and ask the perennially fraught question: Is this time different?

The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation

The 49-year-old Swedish central banker has promised radical transparency and to stay ‘laser-focused’ on inflation

First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank Anna Breman to take charge at RBNZ in December

First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank Anna Breman to take charge at RBNZ in December