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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 >>
Strong Public Interest In Cash Consultation
Monday, 3 August 2026, 11:41 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
“It is our intention to continue to work with the banks to develop a solution that ensures access to cash meets the needs of New Zealanders," says Karen Silk, Assistant Governor Money. More >>
RBNZ Deputy Chair Appointed
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 10:30 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
A highly experienced independent investment banking advisor and director, Mr Pepper has significant expertise in advising corporate and government clients. More >>
Quarterly Statement By The Council Of Financial Regulators – July 2026
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 3:38 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The meeting was co-chaired by Financial Markets Authority Chief Executive Samantha Barrass and Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman. More >>
Finding Signal In The Inflation Noise
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 10:20 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Mr Conway noted that “near-term inflation pressures have eased as oil prices have fallen, reflecting some progress towards resolution in the Middle East. More >>
OCR Increased To 2.50% To Return Inflation To 2%
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 2:14 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Global growth has been resilient to the effects of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, largely because of strong AI-related investment and spending on defence and economic security. More >>
RBNZ Appoints Assistant Governor Financial Stability
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 11:49 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Governor Anna Breman says Mr McGregor brings deep experience and proven leadership to one of the Bank’s most senior and visible roles. More >>
RBNZ Opens DTA Consultations On Crisis Preparedness And Final Tranche Of Draft Standards
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:17 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The crisis preparedness policies are designed to enable the orderly resolution of a deposit taker failure, while preserving critical customer services and avoiding the use of public funds. More >>
ASB Bank Ordered To Pay $6.731 Million In Largest AML/CFT Penalty To Date
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:12 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Banks are exposed to a high risk of money laundering and terrorism financing, and transaction monitoring plays a critical role in banks’ AML/CFT programmes. More >>
RBNZ Announces Decision On Use Of The Word ‘Bank’
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 8:49 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Use of the words 'bank', 'banker' and 'banking' is restricted under the Banking (Prudential Supervision) Act 1989 (BPSA), to help the public identify which entities are subject to prudential regulation. More >>
Cash Consultation Alternate Formats And Additional Information Published
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 10:24 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Keeping Cash Local consultation asks the public about local access to withdraw cash, deposit cash and swap cash for low-denomination banknotes and coins. More >>
RBNZ Governor Connects With Hawke’s Bay On Monetary Policy
Friday, 29 May 2026, 2:27 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Speaking to key themes from the May 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, Dr Breman discussed the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent in the May 2026 MPS. More >>
Reserve Bank Files High Court Action Against The Co-operative Bank
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:00 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
As the matter is now before the High Court, the RBNZ will not be making any further comment at this time. More >>
Official Cash Rate Held At 2.25%
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2:14 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The global economic backdrop remains uncertain. Supply chain disruptions, higher prices for petrochemicals, and a more fragmented global trading environment are impacting the outlook. More >>
Financial System Resilient Amid Heightened Global Risks
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:21 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Financial Stability Report outlines current and recent work to promote an efficient and resilient banking system, building on the more intensive supervision, enforcement and resolution approaches we have been developing in recent years. More >>
Enhanced Monetary Policy Committee Transparency Changes Announced
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:31 am | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman says the updated Charter enhances transparency of MPC members’ views and supports accountability of members. More >>
RBNZ Governor Engages Waikato Community On Economic Outlook
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:49 pm | The Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The discussion took place during a panel hosted by Waikato Young Professionals in partnership with Love the Centre, bringing together voices from across the central city business community. More >>
