New Zealand
Most central banks have raised dollar shares – study
Geopolitics drove institutions to buy gold, rather than move away from greenback, paper argues
Pacific series: Climate is top issue for Fiji’s governor Ariff Ali
Head of central bank speaks about climate, inclusion, modernisation and vulnerability ahead of his likely retirement next year, following 30 years at institution
People: Union leader among BoE’s new non-execs
Plus RBNZ assistant governor to leave and Fnality appoints three ex-central bankers
Repos key to post‑Covid balance sheet reduction – RBNZ
Assistant governor says further repo growth will support monetary policy, liquidity, capital markets
New Zealand tightens policy as inflation remains above target
RBNZ says currently ‘lacklustre’ growth likely to accelerate after carrying out expected hike
People: July to September 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Comms staff need to reflect on how their messages are perceived
BoE’s Eric Tong discusses research probing how the public receives central bank messages via the media
People: South Sudan’s president fires governor (again)
Plus: RBNZ appoints deputy board chair
Asia-Pacific central banks say AI risks require ‘vigilance, agility’
MAS and BoT also sign anti-fraud MoU on sidelines of meeting involving 11 monetary authorities
RBNZ says New Zealand faces greater risk of persistent inflation
Central bank’s chief economist believes monetary policy may need to respond ‘more firmly’
RBNZ tightens policy and expects more hikes to come
Central bank says inflation still above target
People: RBNZ appoints assistant governor
BoE names new chief cashier; BSP board members reappointed; Japan designates deputy chair
QE reduces bonds’ safe haven properties – BdF paper
Safety is becoming ‘increasingly fragmented’ across asset classes, researchers say
RBNZ to receive money from tax on New Zealand banks
Finance minister says levy to ensure costs borne by market players, not taxpayers
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