New Zealand
New Zealand ends easing cycle with rate hold
Decision to keep policy rate at 3.25% after six consecutive cuts had been expected by economists
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
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
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
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
BoE museum showcases virtual reality Phillips machine
VR version of Moniac brings 144kg hydraulic economic model to wider audience
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
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
RBNZ delivers third consecutive rate cut
Central bank signals further easing early next year as inflation returns to target band
Crashing the nth party: how third-party service provider risks compound
Cross-border collaboration may help deal with risks from multiple layers of outsourcing
Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts policy rate by 50bp
Inflation is converging towards 2%, policy-makers say
New Zealand looks into expanding RTGS access to smaller firms
Central bank seeks to strike balance between opening access and mitigating risks from non-banks
RBNZ looks into promoting competition among banks
Central bank mulls greater access to its interbank payments system and changes to capital rules