Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
RBNZ plans tougher discipline on banks’ regulatory breaches
Proposals would see major breaches linked to disclosure dashboard, highlighting when a bank has broken the rules
New Zealand Treasury secretary to attend monetary policy meetings
RBNZ’s amendment bill set to create a permanent observer position for the Treasury
RBNZ looking to make balance sheet ‘more resilient’ – Perry
RBNZ prepares for Libor transition with liquidity concerns on the horizon
New Zealand to open next phase of RBNZ act review
Labour government to review case for separating prudential supervision from the central bank
Long-termism is necessary for a stable future – RBNZ’s Orr
Contemporary societies face challenges demanding focus on sustainable development, says governor
RBNZ HQ closes for three months after renewed asbestos scare
Around 200 RBNZ employees are again displaced from the Wellington office, following a similar evacuation in May
No rate hike likely until 2020, says RBNZ’s Orr
Central bank leaves interest rates on hold as concerns around growth and inflation emerge
NZ parliament formally launches central bank review bill
The bill is now at the select committee stage, which usually takes around six months
New Zealand’s main banks pass stress tests
Tests cover wider range of risks, including concentration and misconduct risks
RBNZ plans update to monetary policy and prudential regulation
Changes are among several priorities outlined in 2018–21 statement of intent
RBNZ’s Bascand: too soon to decide on issuing digital currency
New technology could reduce payments efficiency and increase financial instability, deputy governor warns
Central bank digital currency of no benefit to financial stability – RBNZ research
CBDC could make New Zealand’s banking sector more susceptible to spillovers
People: Thailand appoints new deputy governor
The Central Bank of Chile appoints two division managers; RBNZ communications chief resigns
RBNZ unveils banking sector dashboard
Interactive tool gives users a comparison of banks’ regulatory metrics at a glance
Not all payments will benefit from blockchain – RBNZ research
Article recognises cross-border payments could be made more efficient with blockchain, but says the technology is not mature enough for domestic transactions
Staff begin return to RBNZ HQ after asbestos scare
Central bank has been in “business continuity mode” but some staff have now returned
New Zealand governor accused of making partisan comments
As a fund CEO, Orr said he gave up funding earthquake rebuild; some interpreted his remark as an attack on the previous government
RBNZ probes banks’ conduct after Australian inquiry reveals malpractice
New Zealand regulators express alarm over revelations from Royal Commission
More older people and women joining labour force, RBNZ paper finds
New Zealand’s labour force participation has grown since 2000 and reached an all-time high in 2017
Central banks: the economy’s emergency responders
When economic infrastructure is destroyed during natural disasters, central banks spring into action, engaging contingency plans to ensure the economy continues to run
New RBNZ mandate is evolution not revolution, says McDermott
Inflation-targeting framework has been tweaked several times already – assistant governor
Incoming RBNZ governor signs deal on new mandate
Agreement establishes dual mandate in the birthplace of inflation targeting; government reveals more details on changes to decision-making structure
Yield curve can help improve forecasts – RBNZ economists
Yield curve information tends to improve forecasts of economic activity, researchers find
Macro-prudential measures should be made to last – RBNZ’s Spencer
Outgoing governor wants temporary framework for loan-to-value ratios to stay; says debt-to-income instrument should also be part of toolkit