Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
RBNZ adopts new dual policy target
New Zealand’s central bank will now have maximum employment target alongside inflation goal
RBNZ keeps options open as rates stay on hold
Next rate move “could be up or down” says governor Adrian Orr
The winners of the 2019 Central Banking Awards
MAS wins central bank of the year, Karnit Flug awarded governor of the year and Zhou Xiaochuan recognised for lifetime achievement; 23 other awards announced
RBNZ demands action from insurers accused of conduct failings
Central bank finds “extensive weaknesses” in conduct and governance at life insurers
RBNZ suggests eliminating minimum Tier 2 holding
New Zealand’s central bank proposes dramatically increasing Tier 1 to reduce resolution risk
Central Banking Awards 2019: first winners announced
Reserve manager, initiative, asset manager, innovation in reserve management, global markets, custody and specialised lending awards unveiled
Initiative of the year: RBNZ’s Financial Strength Dashboard
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Financial Strength Dashboard offers a window into the nation’s banking system
People: RBNZ completes senior team shake-up
Chief information officer and two new assistant governors round out RBNZ reshuffle; Bolivian central bank hires vice-president; regional Fed boards for 2019 unveiled
RBNZ launches charter in bid to improve relations with banks
Relationship Charter designed to ensure institutions follow appropriate conduct
People: RBNZ names new assistant governor
NZ chief economist to step down; Vanuatu governor gets new term; Swift CEO to depart; Don Robert to step down from Bank of England Court
RBNZ proposes to ‘almost double’ capital requirements
Central bank advocates shareholders bear greater risk to incentivise good management
Five central banks and supervisors join environmental group
Network for Greening the Financial System aims to help meet Paris agreement goals
RBNZ launches climate change strategy
New Zealand joins international group of central banks aiming to meet Paris agreement goals
New Zealand governor says banks need higher capital ratios
RBNZ concerned that country could pick up bill for failure of foreign-owned banks, Orr says
New Zealand central bank lowers loan-to-value ratios
RBNZ governor says housing risks are falling, but says banks may need higher capital ratios
RBNZ and Fed ran similar policies despite different mandates, paper finds
New Zealand’s inflation target led to similar policies as Fed’s dual mandate, researchers find
Media matters
Mike Hannah says central bank communications teams need to look beyond traditional media
Atlanta Fed launches new rental market data tool
The affordability tracker sheds a new light on how many households in the region are struggling to find affordable housing
Household debt is main risk for New Zealand – RBNZ’s Bascand
Deputy also notes country is more reliant than most on overseas funding
RBNZ launches review into collapsed insurer
CBL Insurance to be liquidated after failing to assemble rescue plan
New Zealand central bank keeps rates unchanged
RBNZ says policy must remain “supportive” as inflation remains below target mid-point
Review into New Zealand bank conduct reveals failings
New Zealand’s central bank urges government to provide regulators with sufficient powers to address conduct, as significant weaknesses appear in the sector
RBNZ makes major changes to leadership structure
Central bank to be headed by a senior leadership team
People: Macedonia appoints two female vice-governors
ECB brings statistics expert from Eurostat; RBNZ creates position of manager communications