New Zealand
RBNZ tightens policy and expects more hikes to come
Central bank says inflation still above target
RBNZ governor’s tiebreaking vote keeps rates on hold
New Zealand central bank says rate increases likely at future meetings
RBNZ rate setters ‘encouraged’ to share views under new charter
New Zealand central bank to publish attributed vote records after policy meetings
BoK, RBNZ, SNB and Spain to ‘wait and see’ on Iran war
Governors say policy should consider longer-term price effects of Middle East conflict
Governor says RBNZ will tighten policy if inflation rises
Central bank holds and offers ‘uncertain’ estimate of inflation being well above target
Australia hikes rates to combat inflation
RBA says price rises are result of capacity pressures, and persistent oil rally may worsen situation
RBNZ responds to lenders’ concerns over cash proposal
Bank acknowledges industry view that prior consultation was lacking
RBNZ to collaborate with industry on financial inclusion MoU
Move follows consultation in which almost all wanted action to improve banking access
RBNZ holds rates at 2.25% in new governor’s first meeting
Analysts expect central bank to maintain accommodative policy for some time
RBNZ welcomes external probe into Covid-era monetary policy
Finance minister says bank’s easing and asset purchases caused ‘decades-high inflation’
People: HKMA extends deputy chief executive’s term
Plus new appointments in the Philippines, New Zealand and Vietnam
New capital requirements will reduce borrowing costs – RBNZ
Lenders to hold substantially less than under previous recommendations
RBNZ’s Breman to discuss greater transparency with MPC
New governor says she will raise issue of attributing votes on rate decisions to individual policy-makers
‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair
Acting chair Rodger Finlay steps into position permanently ahead of new governor taking office
RBNZ’s 25bp cut marks end of easing cycle, say economists
Bank says economic activity picked up after policy fell to lowest point in more than three years
New Zealand banks can withstand geopolitical shocks, says RBNZ
Latest stress test monitors impact of recession and liquidity crisis triggered by potential global events
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
RBNZ governor says operational independence is crucial
Hawkesby says central bankers globally are worried attacks on independence will be normalised
RBNZ plans to relax lending restrictions for home purchases
New Zealand central bank says moves will make borrowing easier for first-time buyers
New Zealand makes 50bp cut amid weak economic growth
Independent economists were split over level of easing, central bank says it is open to cutting further
RBNZ to set up financial policy committee
Institutional reform comes after parliamentary inquiry suggests idea that mirrors set-up at BoE