New Zealand
Majority have privacy concerns over CBDC – RBNZ survey
Findings show access to physical cash still important; private sector not meeting payment needs
New Zealand looks into expanding RTGS access to smaller firms
Central bank seeks to strike balance between opening access and mitigating risks from non-banks
RBNZ looks into promoting competition among banks
Central bank mulls greater access to its interbank payments system and changes to capital rules
RBNZ opens consultation on more standards for deposit-takers
Central bank proposes “non-core” requirements in addition to prerequisites for licensing
New Zealand cuts policy rate for first time in four years
RBNZ cites easing inflation and weakening economic activity
RBNZ explores new ways to monitor financial stability
Researchers model based on news sentiment and NPLs in latest research
RBNZ holds policy rate again
Policy-makers express optimism on inflation but remain cautious for now
RBNZ governor in dispute with pro-business group
New Zealand Initiative spars with Adrian Orr over prudential policy
Are low-level inflation targets still fit for purpose?
Geostrategic shifts make the case for a narrow price target less compelling
RBNZ will activate debt-to-income tool
New Zealand central bank to bring in new macro-prudential tool in July
BIS’s Zhang Tao on why Asian central banks favour a broader policy mix
The BIS’s Asia chief speaks with Christopher Jeffery and Jimmy Choi about supporting liquidity, financial stability and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region
RBNZ seeks views on design of ‘digital cash’
New Zealand central bank continues proof-of-concept work on “private and secure” CBDC
RBNZ holds rates as economy enters recession
Policy-makers keep policy restrictive to tame inflation despite economic downturn
People: January to March 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
RBNZ should focus on fewer labour market indicators – paper
Researcher proposes using ‘high-quality’ indicators to monitor inflationary pressure
RBNZ to impose cyber reporting rules on financial institutions
From April 8, New Zealand’s banks will need to disclose major cyber incidents within 72 hours
New Zealand central bank holds policy rate
RBNZ says inflation risks have become “more balanced”
RBNZ proposes changes to mortgage regulations for banks
Central bank plans to bring in debt-to-income requirements to reduce financial stability risks
Banknotes: October to December 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
New Zealand’s government returns central bank to single mandate
New coalition government says Labour’s shift to a dual mandate in 2018 was “a mistake”
People: Egyptian president extends acting governor’s term
BCIE elects first woman president; Esquivel joins Sheinbaum team; and more