Financial Stability
Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
13th Mar 25, 1:30pm
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Adrian Orr’s resignation gives the Government an opportunity to influence the Reserve Bank and any candidate seeking to replace him
Big banks are likely to have capital rules loosened as a result of the inquiry into the lack of banking competition
12th Mar 25, 6:00am
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Big banks are likely to have capital rules loosened as a result of the inquiry into the lack of banking competition
Some economists think the departure of Adrian Orr from the Governorship of the RBNZ may signal that New Zealand’s Official Cash Rate now has 'less downside' than would otherwise be the case
10th Mar 25, 1:57pm
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Some economists think the departure of Adrian Orr from the Governorship of the RBNZ may signal that New Zealand’s Official Cash Rate now has 'less downside' than would otherwise be the case
As Adrian Orr abruptly departs the Reserve Bank, it's a good time to think about what type of central bank we want
9th Mar 25, 8:49am
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As Adrian Orr abruptly departs the Reserve Bank, it's a good time to think about what type of central bank we want
Adrian Orr's resignation comes as the Reserve Bank negotiates a funding agreement with the Government and as a potential fight over capital requirements brews
5th Mar 25, 7:48pm
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Adrian Orr's resignation comes as the Reserve Bank negotiates a funding agreement with the Government and as a potential fight over capital requirements brews
Reserve Bank Chairman Neil Quigley says Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation wasn't unexpected, as he felt finished with the 'difficult' job
5th Mar 25, 4:26pm
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Reserve Bank Chairman Neil Quigley says Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation wasn't unexpected, as he felt finished with the 'difficult' job
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Adrian Orr departs as Reserve Bank Governor, Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby to be Acting Governor as work continues on new 5-year funding deal
5th Mar 25, 1:43pm
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Adrian Orr departs as Reserve Bank Governor, Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby to be Acting Governor as work continues on new 5-year funding deal
Latest RBNZ figures show non-performing housing loans rose $165 million in January - the biggest monthly surge since June 2020 during the pandemic
3rd Mar 25, 10:59am
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Latest RBNZ figures show non-performing housing loans rose $165 million in January - the biggest monthly surge since June 2020 during the pandemic
Alper Kara worries the UK’s rollback of banking regulations could risk another financial crisis
3rd Mar 25, 10:39am
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Alper Kara worries the UK’s rollback of banking regulations could risk another financial crisis
The IMF says banking systems are largely insulated from inflation, but vulnerabilities at some banks could lead to tradeoffs between containing inflation and protecting financial stability
14th Feb 25, 10:23am
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The IMF says banking systems are largely insulated from inflation, but vulnerabilities at some banks could lead to tradeoffs between containing inflation and protecting financial stability
David Hargreaves examines mortgage figures for 2024 and compares figures over the 10-year timeframe that the detailed Reserve Bank data now covers
31st Jan 25, 12:55pm
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David Hargreaves examines mortgage figures for 2024 and compares figures over the 10-year timeframe that the detailed Reserve Bank data now covers
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says going short has 'tended to pay off' but he is 'compelled to offer a few competing viewpoints'
22nd Jan 25, 10:41am
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says going short has 'tended to pay off' but he is 'compelled to offer a few competing viewpoints'
Gary Yohe explains why he's worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
22nd Jan 25, 10:22am
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Gary Yohe explains why he's worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
22nd Nov 24, 10:12am
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Falling house prices will be the most tangible sign climate change is driving an insurability crisis that disrupts wider financial stability, Andrew J. Hoffman says
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show the levels of new high debt-to-income borrowing are still well below the official limits that came into force in July this year
14th Nov 24, 10:35am
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show the levels of new high debt-to-income borrowing are still well below the official limits that came into force in July this year
Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
7th Nov 24, 11:39am
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Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
6th Nov 24, 10:07am
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Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report highlights tension between bank competition and resilience
Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
5th Nov 24, 11:17am
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Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment
5th Nov 24, 10:42am
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RBNZ says strong profitability has helped banks remain resilient during the recession and means they are well-positioned to cope with rising unemployment
Global conflicts and trade threats could threaten New Zealand’s financial stability, driving inflation, tighter policies, and triggering recession
4th Nov 24, 12:44pm
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Global conflicts and trade threats could threaten New Zealand’s financial stability, driving inflation, tighter policies, and triggering recession
The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'
31st Oct 24, 11:30am
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The RBNZ says despite house prices easing, purchasing a new house 'remains relatively unfavourable compared with long-term averages'
No date set yet, but Reserve Bank staff expected to appear before parliamentary banking inquiry
30th Oct 24, 9:54am
No date set yet, but Reserve Bank staff expected to appear before parliamentary banking inquiry
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
Raghuram Rajan explains how the IMF as the world's financial backstop, must change if it is to remain effective
27th Oct 24, 11:10am
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Raghuram Rajan explains how the IMF as the world's financial backstop, must change if it is to remain effective
Increased investor risk-taking could fuel vulnerabilities, warns the IMF