Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
Banking system fundamentally sound: RBNZ
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday moved to assuage fears that the country's financial system is unstable.
New Zealand surprises with rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Thursday cut the benchmark official cash rate a quarter point to 8%.
NZ's Bollard wary of calls for cyclical policy
Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, discusses the threat of recession, the central bank's new liquidity rules, and dealing with the procyclicality of credit cycles
Leave rates at record high, IMF tells NZ
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to avoid cutting rates until clearer signs of a slump emerge.
NZ eases rules to ward off turmoil
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has relaxed its collateral rules as a precaution against further tumult in global financial markets.
New Zealand set for slowdown - Bollard
New Zealand will see a moderate slowdown in economic activity reflecting weaker household spending, business investment, the negative effects of dry weather conditions and the impact of the exchange rate on exporters, stated Alan Bollard, the governor of…
Value for money: Financial accountability for central banks
In this introduction to the special feature, John Mendzela explains why central banks are under increasing pressure to be financially accountable
RBNZ set to regulate insurance industry
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Monday became responsible for regulating all life, health and general insurance providers.
Bollard confounds his critics
Mansoor Mohi-uddin suggests the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s controversial intervention in the foreign exchange market earlier this year has paid off
Prospects for an inflation-targeting Fed
John H. Wood argues that legislative hurdles make a move to inflation targeting by the Fed unlikely. But, he says, the issue is a red herring
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - 06/07 Annual Report
Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, said that, aside from price stability, the central bank had focused on foreign exchange, banking, financial systems, payment systems and currency.
RBNZ comments on liquidity provisions
Grant Spencer, the acting governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, says the central bank would act if market conditions worsened, saying that the bank "stands ready to provide additional liquidity" if required.
Brash enters Kiwi fracas
Don Brash, the former governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, has entered the ongoing debate about the relations between the central bank and the ministry of finance.
New foreign exchange strategy in New Zealand
Allan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, announced on 13 July that the central bank will move away from its current practice of matching its foreign assets to its foreign liabilities.
RBNZ intervenes in currency market again - traders
Foreign currency traders say that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand again intervened in the market on 18 June. This follows a statement by the central bank last week acknowledging that it had done so for the first time since it set up a fund for…
The rise of the polymer
Nick Carver looks on the development of a viable alternative to paper banknotes
Innovation and Independence: the reserve Bank of New Zealand
1973-2002. John Singleton and Arthur Grimes, Gary Hawke and Frank Holmes. Auckland University Press, 2006; 340 pages.
CLS Bank live with four additional currencies
CLS Bank International announced on Monday 6 December that it will settle payment instructions in four new currencies for the first time this week. This brings to fifteen the number of currencies eligible to settle through CLS Bank.
RBNZ's Bollard speaks on ANZ acquisition
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released an excerpt from a speech by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard on 6 November. It outlines the policy initiatives taken by the Reserve Bank in dealing with the application by the ANZ to buy National Bank. The…
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, Sep 2003
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its quarterly Bulletin for September 2003. Among the articles is an annual review of developments affecting New Zealand's financial stability. In the review the RBNZ concludes that New Zealand's financial sector…
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Act
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Amendment Bill will change the RBNZ's arrangements slightly. The key governance change is that the Governor no longer chairs the Bank's Board of Directors, the chair being a non-executive director appointed by the non…
RBNZ Governor reminds gov't of inflationary impact
Speaking on 28 July Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard urged local government in New Zealand to consider the broader economic implications when putting up rates and other local body charges.
RBNZ focusing on banking supervision in NZ
Speaking in Wellington, Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Dr Alan Bollard said "The Reserve Bank is keen to ensure that our regulatory system is invigorated and focused." In a press release Friday the RBNZ signalled its intention to put more effort…
RBNZ reduces OCR to 5.0 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand knocked a quarter percent off its main OCR interest rate Thursday. Governor Alan Bollard said on balance a further reduction seems appropriate today, with evidence continuing to suggest slowing economic activity.