Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
People: Thailand appoints new deputy governor
The Central Bank of Chile appoints two division managers; RBNZ communications chief resigns
RBNZ unveils banking sector dashboard
Interactive tool gives users a comparison of banks’ regulatory metrics at a glance
Not all payments will benefit from blockchain – RBNZ research
Article recognises cross-border payments could be made more efficient with blockchain, but says the technology is not mature enough for domestic transactions
Staff begin return to RBNZ HQ after asbestos scare
Central bank has been in “business continuity mode” but some staff have now returned
New Zealand governor accused of making partisan comments
As a fund CEO, Orr said he gave up funding earthquake rebuild; some interpreted his remark as an attack on the previous government
RBNZ probes banks’ conduct after Australian inquiry reveals malpractice
New Zealand regulators express alarm over revelations from Royal Commission
More older people and women joining labour force, RBNZ paper finds
New Zealand’s labour force participation has grown since 2000 and reached an all-time high in 2017
Central banks: the economy’s emergency responders
When economic infrastructure is destroyed during natural disasters, central banks spring into action, engaging contingency plans to ensure the economy continues to run
New RBNZ mandate is evolution not revolution, says McDermott
Inflation-targeting framework has been tweaked several times already – assistant governor
Incoming RBNZ governor signs deal on new mandate
Agreement establishes dual mandate in the birthplace of inflation targeting; government reveals more details on changes to decision-making structure
Yield curve can help improve forecasts – RBNZ economists
Yield curve information tends to improve forecasts of economic activity, researchers find
Macro-prudential measures should be made to last – RBNZ’s Spencer
Outgoing governor wants temporary framework for loan-to-value ratios to stay; says debt-to-income instrument should also be part of toolkit
People: ECB clears way for de Guindos
Governing council says it has “no objection” to the Spanish candidate; Bank of England’s David Thorburn resigns; RBNZ gains a board member
RBNZ paper investigates weaker pass-through since 2008
Banks’ use of more stable funding sources seems to have weakened the effect of policy rate changes since 2008
RBNZ deputy governor calls for move to ‘dual reporting’
“Sometimes unclear” how banks reach their risk weightings, Bascand says
Experts’ panel appointed for RBNZ mandate review
A panel of three external experts will provide a report to the Minister of Finance; group will hold its first meeting later this month
Quick action needed to tackle housing busts – RBNZ paper
Paper studies housing busts around the world and how best to respond to them
Adrian Orr to lead RBNZ in 2018
Former deputy takes over at a time when the central bank mandate is being called into question; Grant Spencer sets sights on retirement
David Mayes: 1946–2017
The internationally minded professor was a stalwart of the central banking community
More easing next year if inflation does not pick up – RBNZ
Global supply chains, the rise of China and the digital economy led to a low traded-goods inflation
RBNZ eases housing market restrictions
New government’s policies should “dampen” housing market pressures, acting governor says
Banks hit back at RBNZ macro-prudential proposal
RBNZ’s proposed debt-to-income limits criticised by commercial banks, which question methodology and claim measure would increase financial instability
RBNZ seeks liquidity and stability with new mortgage bond standard
New Zealand central bank hopes standard will support market liquidity and improve its own risk position
RBNZ cracks down on Westpac over modelling breach
Central bank imposes capital penalty after uncovering failings related to use of internal models