Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
How central banks manage their own cyber defences
Resilience against system breaches, ransomware and phishing attacks is in focus, alongside managing third-party risks and the threat of state actors to payment systems
People: RBNZ announces board appointments
Grant Spencer joins while Goldman alum Byron Pepper is reappointed
Rate changes have biggest impact on goods and housing – RBNZ study
Research analyses impact of rate hikes following pandemic-related inflation
Central Banking Awards 2025 ceremony honours shining stars
Oscars of central banking recognise excellence in the community
RBNZ says funding dispute triggered Orr’s resignation
Bank says ex-governor felt five-year financing package was “considerably” below what was necessary
RBNZ cuts by 25bp in sixth straight rate reduction
New Zealand’s central bank signals steeper easing cycle as tariff uncertainty dents growth outlook
AI poses financial stability risks, says RBNZ report
Market concentration among potential sources of instability, research finds
Natural interest rate driven by productivity growth – research
Population increase also plays important role in determining metric, RBNZ paper finds
New Zealand slashes funding to central bank by 25%
Some of RBNZ’s non-legislative functions “appear overstaffed”, says finance minister
Do central banks need more tools to regulate the financial system?
Policy-makers from Armenia, Thailand and New Zealand share perspectives on how to keep up with the ever-changing industry
New Zealand makes rate cut in response to tariffs
RBNZ eases policy by 25bp and points to trade war’s downside risks to growth
RBNZ extends acting governor’s term
Christian Hawkesby to remain in place for six months while board looks for permanent governor
RBNZ opens payment system to non-banks
Second phase will accept applications from payment service providers and overseas deposit-takers
New Zealand to review banks’ capital requirements
RBNZ to consult “international experts” as lenders demand looser prudential treatment
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Central Banking Awards 2025: final winners announced
Last group of awards includes governor of the year and lifetime achievement
Central Banking Awards 2025: third group of winners released
Paraguay recognised for market infrastructure and IMF for work on AI, as green and FMI awards also unveiled
RBNZ governor unexpectedly resigns
Adrian Orr ends term early without giving reason as Christian Hawkesby temporarily takes over
The interest rate dilemma in an uncertain world: a balancing act
Biagio Bossone makes the case for a holistic policy approach that includes extending IT tolerance bands, smart fiscal policies, supply-side reform and financial safeguards
New Zealand continues easing cycle with 50bp cut
Trade concerns take centre stage as RBNZ delivers fourth consecutive reduction
Majority have privacy concerns over CBDC – RBNZ survey
Findings show access to physical cash still important; private sector not meeting payment needs
BIS and World Bank find central banks split over retail CBDCs
Study says many institutions see value in launching fast payments systems first
RBNZ delivers third consecutive rate cut
Central bank signals further easing early next year as inflation returns to target band