Savers
Retail interest rates have been on the move recently, and the period of change is far from over. We take a early, interim look at one measure of bank rate spreads to assess how these changes are playing out
10th Aug 24, 9:10am
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Retail interest rates have been on the move recently, and the period of change is far from over. We take a early, interim look at one measure of bank rate spreads to assess how these changes are playing out
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Savers can expect to wave goodbye to 6% term deposit rates very soon. It is tougher to now earn a positive after-tax, after-inflation return - but still doable
8th Aug 24, 12:09pm
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Savers can expect to wave goodbye to 6% term deposit rates very soon. It is tougher to now earn a positive after-tax, after-inflation return - but still doable
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The Red Bank raises some short term deposit rates by up to 20 basis points, and cuts some others by 20 basis points as banks continue adjusting their competitive positioning in response to weak conditions
30th Jul 24, 6:10pm
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The Red Bank raises some short term deposit rates by up to 20 basis points, and cuts some others by 20 basis points as banks continue adjusting their competitive positioning in response to weak conditions
Fast falling interest rates are seeing major banks reduce term deposit offers. But not all banks are doing this. We reveal 9 banks still offering savers 6% or more
23rd Jul 24, 10:57am
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Fast falling interest rates are seeing major banks reduce term deposit offers. But not all banks are doing this. We reveal 9 banks still offering savers 6% or more
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A cycle of term deposit rate cuts is starting, underpinned by falling international rates and weak local loan demand. That opens up variances and opportunities for savers who act quickly to exploit them
18th Jul 24, 9:21am
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A cycle of term deposit rate cuts is starting, underpinned by falling international rates and weak local loan demand. That opens up variances and opportunities for savers who act quickly to exploit them
Savers should move quickly to capture term deposit specials before they expire. It seems likely that they won't be repeated any time soon
12th Jul 24, 10:11am
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Savers should move quickly to capture term deposit specials before they expire. It seems likely that they won't be repeated any time soon
With loan demand softer than customer deposit growth, banks are now less likely to press for more customer funding. BNZ eases back on some above-rival term deposit rates
4th Jul 24, 10:02am
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With loan demand softer than customer deposit growth, banks are now less likely to press for more customer funding. BNZ eases back on some above-rival term deposit rates
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Just as Kiwibank ends its good one year 'special' term deposit offer, BNZ jumps in with one of its own. Even higher rates are available from investment-grade rated others
19th Jun 24, 11:28am
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Just as Kiwibank ends its good one year 'special' term deposit offer, BNZ jumps in with one of its own. Even higher rates are available from investment-grade rated others
Gareth Vaughan suggests bank capital will again be a key area of debate as parliamentary select committees inquire about banking competition
14th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Gareth Vaughan suggests bank capital will again be a key area of debate as parliamentary select committees inquire about banking competition
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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
Consumer NZ says being unable to save is now the reality for many New Zealanders
24th Aug 23, 11:23am
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Consumer NZ says being unable to save is now the reality for many New Zealanders
Deposit insurance expert suggests $100k cap will need to be increased over time to maintain inflation-adjusted value
23rd Aug 23, 2:33pm
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Deposit insurance expert suggests $100k cap will need to be increased over time to maintain inflation-adjusted value
Will levies to fund the incoming deposit insurance regime hit deposit takers' bottom lines, cost depositors, or both?
2nd Aug 23, 10:03am
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Will levies to fund the incoming deposit insurance regime hit deposit takers' bottom lines, cost depositors, or both?
As with mortgage rates, short-term deposit rates are higher than five-year deposit rates for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis
27th Jul 23, 12:32pm
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As with mortgage rates, short-term deposit rates are higher than five-year deposit rates for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis
ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
9th May 23, 5:57pm
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ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
Savers moved their deposits aggressively during the pandemic. Now the pandemic has passed and they remember how to do it, does that risk other more destabilising shifts out of the banking system?
27th Mar 23, 11:26am
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Savers moved their deposits aggressively during the pandemic. Now the pandemic has passed and they remember how to do it, does that risk other more destabilising shifts out of the banking system?
Kiwibank pushes interest rate paid on 90 Day Notice Saver up 65 basis points
10th Mar 23, 12:08pm
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Kiwibank pushes interest rate paid on 90 Day Notice Saver up 65 basis points
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
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr calls on banks to lift deposit rates as much as mortgage rates; says Gabrielle shows banks haven't done enough on inclusion and resilience in regional areas
22nd Feb 23, 6:12pm
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RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr calls on banks to lift deposit rates as much as mortgage rates; says Gabrielle shows banks haven't done enough on inclusion and resilience in regional areas
CEO Vittoria Shortt says ASB's assisting customers by 'passing on pricing movements faster and in greater quantum' on term deposits than loans
16th Feb 23, 12:04pm
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CEO Vittoria Shortt says ASB's assisting customers by 'passing on pricing movements faster and in greater quantum' on term deposits than loans
RBNZ to review Open Bank Resolution policy settings once depositor compensation scheme is launched
17th Dec 22, 10:00am
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RBNZ to review Open Bank Resolution policy settings once depositor compensation scheme is launched
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Curtain falling on Reserve Bank's Funding for Lending Programme which has continued providing economic stimulus as the OCR has been hiked 400 basis points
6th Dec 22, 7:00am
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Curtain falling on Reserve Bank's Funding for Lending Programme which has continued providing economic stimulus as the OCR has been hiked 400 basis points
ANZ Group CEO Shayne Elliott says ANZ NZ doesn't have to offer the best deposit rates so it doesn't
29th Oct 22, 6:00am
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ANZ Group CEO Shayne Elliott says ANZ NZ doesn't have to offer the best deposit rates so it doesn't
Reserve Bank exploring the 'expected significant resources' required to establish and operate a depositor compensation scheme for New Zealand
21st Oct 22, 10:36am
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Reserve Bank exploring the 'expected significant resources' required to establish and operate a depositor compensation scheme for New Zealand
What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains
11th Aug 22, 12:00pm
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What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains