Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
RBNZ offers guidance on money laundering crack-down
Reserve Bank of New Zealand issues code of conduct for financial institutions as part of anti-money laundering legislation
RBNZ admits policy response to housing bubble was 'too slow'
Reserve Bank of New Zealand says monetary policy was too slow to react to build-up in housing prices during 2000s
RBNZ estimates economic benefits from hosting major Rugby tournament
Reserve Bank of New Zealand expects the upcoming 2011 Rugby World Cup to add 1.4% to New Zealand’s growth
High barriers to entry creates credit premium: RBNZ’s Bollard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says large barriers to entry in New Zealand banking sector raises overall financing costs
New Zealand prepares to overhaul banknotes
Reserve Bank of New Zealand outlines plans to upgrade New Zealand’s banknotes
RBNZ: liquidity measures limited crisis damage
Reserve Bank of New Zealand study highlights effectiveness of emergency liquidity measures
Interview: John Mendzela
John Mendzela is a specialist in central bank governance and strategic management. Here he discusses the gaps in central bank governance highlighted by the crisis and presents some potential fixes
China agrees $3.83 billion currency swap with New Zealand
People’s Bank of China and Reserve Bank of New Zealand sign $3.83 billion currency swap deal to further facilitate renminbi trade
RBNZ paper on global bond yields
Reserve Bank of New Zealand study finds close correlation between domestic and global bond yields
RBNZ’s Bollard plays down benefits of macroprudential tools
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says expectations that macroprudential instruments will bolster financial system must be realistic
Quake forces New Zealand to cut
Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduces benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5% following February’s earthquake in Christchurch
RBNZ triggers contingency plans as earthquake strikes
Reserve Bank of New Zealand says it is collaborating with private sector to provide cash to earthquake-hit areas
RBNZ’s Bollard on international and domestic risks in 2011
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard identifies key risks to New Zealand economy in 2011
Monetary policy and the Australian-Kiwi exchange rate: RBNZ paper
Reserve Bank of New Zealand research finds Australian dollar-New Zealand dollar exchange rate incompatible with uncovered interest rate parity after official cash rate adoption
RBNZ Bulletin – December 2010
Reserve Bank of New Zealand bulletin features articles on regulating non-bank financial firms
RBNZ’s Bollard: external shocks and internal rebalancing will prolong recovery
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says Western countries have to contend with both external shocks and internal rebalancing
RBNZ: Australian economy strongly influences NZ dollar
Reserve Bank of New Zealand study finds evidence of large spillover effects from Australian economy on New Zealand dollar
RBNZ reports NZ$111m loss
Reserve Bank of New Zealand makes loss after appreciation in New Zealand dollar, slashes dividend payment to government
RBNZ, NZX ink MoU on connected clearing system
Reserve Bank of New Zealand agrees with Wellington-based stock exchange on separate but connected clearing and settlements systems
RBNZ advances new regulatory framework
Reserve Bank of New Zealand broadens financial oversight over non-bank activity; says expiry of retail deposit guarantee scheme will balance risks
RBNZ: carry trade reversed depreciation in NZD
Reserve Bank of New Zealand study shows high yielding currencies gradually offset declines in New Zealand dollar during crisis
RBNZ’s Spencer: monetary policy will have more bite
Reserve Bank of New Zealand deputy governor Grant Spencer says cautious lending means monetary policy will have more bite than in previous years
Money market rate best policy target: BIS research
Bank for International Settlements research finds lower macroeconomic volatility where central banks use money market rather than repo rate as policy target
Settlement system gets go-ahead from RBNZ
Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Securities Commission give “statutory backing” country’s third settlement system; system a joint venture between central bank and stock exchange operator