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New Framework Supports Access To Basic Transaction Services
Monday, 19 October 2026, 12:31 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“The initiative also establishes a reporting framework so we can measure progress over time,” says RBNZ Assistant Governor Financial Stability Angus McGregor. More >>
RBNZ And FMA Outline Supervisory Expectations On Cyber And AI Risks
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 4:09 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Cyber risk has long been recognised as a significant operational risk for regulated entities and a focus for both the RBNZ through its financial stability mandate and the FMA through its conduct mandate. More >>
APRA And RBNZ Complete Joint Bank Stress Test To Promote Trans-Tasman Resilience
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 1:35 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Notwithstanding substantial loss levels and pressure on capital and liquidity, banks continued to support households and businesses by providing credit throughout the stress period. More >>
Consultation Finds Strong Support For Access To Cash Services
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 11:24 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
"Small business owners and market stallholders told us that cash was a secure, reliable way to get paid but that depositing cash, getting coins, and accessing bank services was becoming harder and more costly,” said Karen Silk, Asst Governor Money. More >>
New Monetary Policy Committee Member Appointed
Friday, 25 September 2026, 11:01 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“We are delighted to welcome Rebecca to the MPC. She has worked extensively in monetary policy and forecasting, including advising the MPC on the current state of the New Zealand economy,” says RBNZ Chair Rodger Finlay. More >>
Reserve Bank Requests TSB To Commission Independent Report
Friday, 25 September 2026, 8:55 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank issued the Section 95 notice after TSB identified and reported issues concerning aspects of the computation and reporting of its capital and liquidity ratios. More >>
Reserve Bank Welcomes Findings Of Independent Review Of Covid-19 Monetary Policy
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 1:22 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The independent review examines decisions made during the three years from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. More >>
Māori Access To Capital (MA2K) Snapshot 2026
Friday, 18 September 2026, 11:59 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
It brings together information on access to finance, organisational settings, workforce capability and representation, and lending products and services targeted to Māori customers and businesses. More >>
Exploring The Future Of Banking In New Zealand
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 1:33 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The study considers what these changes could mean for New Zealanders, including how people access banking services, who provides them, and how trust and resilience are maintained. More >>
Reserve Bank Announces Leadership Changes As Assistant Governor Karen Silk Prepares To Depart
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 10:35 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Karen Silk will remain in her role until mid-December and will participate in the December monetary policy decision, supporting continuity through the transition. More >>
RBNZ To Regulate And Supervise The High Value Clearing System
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 2:34 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Clearing is an essential step that must occur before settlement. It confirms the payment is valid and that funds are available to move between accounts. More >>
Reserve Bank Releases Near-Final DTA Standards And Licensing Questions For Regulated Deposit Takers
Monday, 14 September 2026, 10:28 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank will publish near-final versions of four more DTA standards by the end of this year and issue all but the crisis preparedness standards by the end of May 2027, a key milestone for DTA implementation. More >>
Securing The Future: The Role Of The Repo Market
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 12:06 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
"The Reserve Bank clearly has a role through its policy settings and operating frameworks. But market participants can also act to improve the depth, liquidity and transparency of the market," Ms Silk said. More >>
RBNZ Approves Entry Of First Non-Bank Member To Exchange Settlement Account System
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 12:53 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The new member is Non-Bank Deposit Taker Nelson Building Society, which is now operational after system testing and onboarding and is listed in the ESAS member register on our website. More >>
OCR Increased By 25 Basis Points To 2.75%
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 2:36 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Inflation increased to 4.1 percent in the June quarter because of higher fuel prices arising from the conflict in the Middle East. More >>
RBNZ Explores Issues Facing New Zealand's Payments System
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 10:17 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Minister of Finance has endorsed the Reserve Bank to lead the delivery of a strategy for payments modernisation in New Zealand, in coordination with key agencies and industry participants. More >>
Reserve Bank Maintains Loan-To-Value Ratio (LVR) Settings
Friday, 14 August 2026, 10:58 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“We review settings annually to ensure they remain appropriate given housing market conditions and financial stability risks. This forms part of the macroprudential policy framework published earlier this year,” explains Angus McGregor More >>
RBNZ Outlines Priorities For A Resilient And Enabling Financial System
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 9:43 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
When the system is stable, New Zealanders can save, borrow, invest, insure against risk, and make long-term decisions with confidence. More >>
Consultation On A Prudential Levy Opens
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 9:37 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Section 296(1) of the RBNZ Act requires the Minister to ensure there has been consultation with representatives of those who are liable to pay a levy or be significantly affected by it, before recommending regulations. More >>
RBNZ Leadership Continues Regional Engagement To Hear First-Hand Economic Perspectives In Nelson-Tasman
Friday, 7 August 2026, 2:16 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Monetary Policy Committee’s remit is to keep annual inflation between 1 and 3% over the medium term, with a focus on 2%, while avoiding unnecessary volatility in the economy. More >>
