http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/feeds/news.xmlPress releases issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.en2012-05-16T21:35:27.0ZReserve Bank of New Zealandhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4773569.htmlGlobal economic and financial conditions continue to pose risks for New Zealand’s financial system, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the May 2012 Financial Stability Report.en2012-05-08T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system coping well with international stresses2012-05-08T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4750724.htmlThe Reserve Bank is introducing a number of prudential policy changes, based on lessons from the global financial crisis (GFC), in order to further strengthen the New Zealand financial system.en2012-05-02T20:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank responds to lessons of the GFC2012-05-02T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4750265.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-04-25T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-04-25T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4732050.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand has completed its assessment of the proposed restructure of AMI, and change of control of AMI Insurance (Operations) Limited to IAG.en2012-04-04T12:00:00.0ZgeneralAMI Insurance and Restructure Sale2012-04-04T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4724696.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the first issue of the Reserve Bank Bulletin for 2012.en2012-03-29T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2012-03-29T11:00:00.0ZFrances Martinhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4707914.htmlNews release issued by the Minister of Financeen2012-03-09T03:00:00.0ZgeneralGovernment announces new appointments2012-03-09T03:00:00.0ZHon Bill Englishhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4705427.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-03-07T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-03-07T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4660323.htmlReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today announced he will not be seeking another term as Governor when his current term ends on 25 September this year.en2012-01-29T21:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Governor not seeking another term2012-01-29T21:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4657697.htmlThe European sovereign debt crisis and Canterbury earthquakes were two bad jolts to the New Zealand economy in 2011, but the economy and financial system have the capacity to weather such shocks, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2012-01-27T00:00:00.0ZgeneralNZ has capacity to weather shocks2012-01-27T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2012/4657879.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2012-01-25T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2012-01-25T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4618970.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the last issue of the Reserve Bank Bulletin for 2011.en2011-12-14T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2011-12-14T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4593717.htmlThe Reserve Bank released a consultation paper (PDF 188KB) today proposing a legislative framework for covered bonds issued by New Zealand banks.en2011-12-09T00:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on covered bonds legal framework2011-12-09T00:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4613013.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-12-07T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-12-07T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580184.htmlRisks to New Zealand’s economy and financial system have increased in recent months, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today, when releasing the Bank’s November 2011 Financial Stability Report.en2011-11-09T20:00:00.0ZgeneralTurbulent global markets continue to affect NZ2011-11-09T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580062.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand has appointed Steve Gordon as Head of Risk Assessment and Assurance, effective 28 November 2011.en2011-11-08T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ appoints new Head of Risk Assessment and Assurance2011-11-08T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4580063.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the implementation of Basel III capital adequacy requirements in New Zealand.en2011-11-07T20:30:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consults on Basel III capital adequacy reforms2011-11-07T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4568315.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-10-26T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-10-26T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4567202.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced that PSIS Limited has been registered as a bank in New Zealand. It will remain a co-operative company and will be changing its name to The Co-operative Bank Limited.en2011-10-25T11:00:00.0ZgeneralNew bank registered2011-10-25T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4559199.htmlThe recent earthquakes in Canterbury have provided a number of lessons that can be drawn upon to help organisations in Wellington better prepare for seismic events, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said this morning.en2011-10-17T20:30:00.0ZgeneralEconomic impacts of seismic risk: lessons for Wellington2011-10-17T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4541539.htmlDuring a year of shocks and volatility, the Reserve Bank has focused on the resilience of the New Zealand economy and financial system, while staying on top of inflationary pressures, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2011-10-02T22:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank releases 2010-11 Annual Report2011-10-02T22:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4541540.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the September 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletinen2011-09-29T22:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2011-09-29T22:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4527036.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-09-14T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-09-14T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4524647.htmlA new Council of Financial Regulators has been established to foster cooperation between financial and prudential regulators in New Zealand.en2011-09-12T21:00:00.0ZgeneralNew Council to support close regulatory cooperation2011-09-12T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4511970.htmlCustomers of financial institutions and casinos can expect more stringent identity checks in the lead up to 30 June 2013, when anti-money laundering legislation comes fully into force. Businesses now have access to guidance on the standard those identity checks should meet.en2011-08-31T12:00:00.0ZgeneralNew anti-money laundering code sets standard for customer ID checks2011-08-31T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4507230.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that Saint Kentigern College from Auckland is the national winner of the Reserve Bank 2011 Monetary Policy Challenge (MPC).en2011-08-26T03:30:00.0ZgeneralMonetary Policy Challenge winners announced2011-08-26T03:30:00.0ZEmily Pedersenhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4504699.htmlThe Reserve Bank has released the schedule for the release of its quarterly Monetary Policy Statements, the intervening Official Cash Rate reviews, and the six-monthly Financial Stability Reports.en2011-08-25T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 2012-132011-08-25T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4485834.htmlImproving the resilience of New Zealand’s financial system has been an important focus for the Reserve Bank since the global financial crisis. The efficiency of the system in providing financial products and services to the rest of the economy also needs to be considered, says Reserve Bank Governor Dr Alan Bollard.en2011-08-05T21:15:00.0ZgeneralImproving New Zealand’s banking system post-crisis2011-08-05T21:15:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4478421.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-07-27T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-07-27T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4468984.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that planning has begun to upgrade New Zealand’s current series of banknotes.en2011-07-21T03:30:00.0ZgeneralNew Zealand banknote upgrade project underway2011-07-21T03:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4436525.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s new capital adequacy requirements for farm lending take effect today, requiring New Zealand’s four largest banks to hold more appropriate regulatory capital to back their rural lending portfolios.en2011-06-30T04:00:00.0ZgeneralNew rural lending rules take effect2011-06-30T04:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4437986.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the June 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2011-06-30T02:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin Released2011-06-30T02:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4442586.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s Statement of Intent (SOI) for 2011-2014, released today, demonstrates the Bank’s focus on maintaining stability despite shocks from devastating earthquakes and continuing world financial and economic uncertainties.en2011-06-29T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank’s SOI shows focus on stability2011-06-29T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4423664.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-06-08T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-06-08T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4395438.htmlNew Zealand’s financial system is more resilient and positioned to support economic growth, but still faces a volatile and uncertain environment, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today, when releasing the Bank’s May 2011 Financial Stability Report.en2011-05-10T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system more resilient but still facing volatility2011-05-10T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4390528.htmlThe global financial crisis has changed the economic surveillance required by central banks, placing a greater emphasis upon using monetary policy and financial stability policy in tandem to help keep economies stable.en2011-05-04T12:00:00.0ZgeneralEconomic surveillance after the crisis: reflections from a small full service central bank2011-05-04T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4382256.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2011-04-27T21:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2011-04-27T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4377453.htmlThe Reserve Bank, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development, today released a discussion document on proposed disclosure requirements for the non-bank deposit taking (NBDT) sector.en2011-04-20T12:00:00.0ZgeneralDiscussion document on disclosure requirements for non-bank deposit takers released2011-04-20T12:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4372182.htmlThe People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced the establishment of a reciprocal currency arrangement (swap line) to support the settlement in Chinese Renminbi (RMB) of trade transactions between New Zealand and Chinese businesses.en2011-04-18T05:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ, People's Bank of China announce currency swap facility2011-04-18T05:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4361311.htmlNew Zealand’s agricultural export prices are likely to remain strong for some time, delivering benefits to the New Zealand economy, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said in a speech.en2011-04-11T19:30:00.0ZgeneralExport prices deliver benefits to economy2011-04-11T19:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4348774.htmlTEST Revised disclosure requirements for banks coming into effect today will make information more accessible for investors, depositors and analysts, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Grant Spencer said.en2011-03-31T02:30:00.0ZgeneralBank information more accessible2011-03-31T02:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344400.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the March 2011 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2011-03-30T22:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin Released2011-03-30T22:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4338299.htmlThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand today announced that BOI (New Zealand) Limited has been registered as a bank in New Zealand.en2011-03-30T21:00:00.0ZgeneralNew bank registered2011-03-30T21:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344737.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released its Sector Risk Assessment to help registered banks, non-bank deposit taking institutions and life insurers prepare to meet upcoming requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.en2011-03-28T11:00:00.0ZgeneralSector Risk Assessment released ahead of anti-money laundering requirements2011-03-28T11:00:00.0Zmike hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4344682.htmlMacro-prudential instruments may help bolster financial system resilience and possibly moderate credit cycles, but expectations need to be realistic about what can be achieved, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard told a conference on Basel 3 in Sydney todayen2011-03-24T22:30:00.0ZgeneralMacro-prudential tools may bolster financial system2011-03-24T22:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4335384.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the pre-positioning requirements that banks will be expected to comply with to fully implement the Open Bank Resolution (OBR) policy, as referred to by the Minister of Finance in his statement on 11 March 2011.en2011-03-14T02:00:00.0ZgeneralPre-positioning for Open Bank Resolution2011-03-14T02:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4331319.htmlThe Reserve Bank today reduced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent.en2011-03-09T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR reduced to 2.5 percent2011-03-09T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4317251.htmlThe Reserve Bank said today it is working closely with authorities and financial institutions to ensure financial services are available to people and businesses in Christchurch following the damaging earthquakes yesterday.en2011-02-22T23:20:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank responding to Christchurch earthquake2011-02-22T23:20:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4294635.htmlReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today said the recovery is expected to pick up, but a wide range of scenarios could impact upon the economy in the year ahead.en2011-01-28T00:00:00.0ZgeneralLooking into the crystal ball: A forecast and some risks for the year ahead2011-01-28T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4293742.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2011-01-26T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2011-01-26T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2011/4290085.htmlThe Reserve Bank has announced that a regulatory limit will be applied to the issuance of covered bonds by New Zealand banks.en2011-01-20T11:00:00.0ZgeneralUpdate on covered bonds2011-01-20T11:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4269501.htmlThe Reserve Bank has released its new corporate governance requirements for registered banks, following consultation.en2010-12-22T03:00:00.0ZgeneralNew rules finalised for bank corporate governance2010-12-22T03:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4263486.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the December 2010 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2010-12-16T03:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Bulletin released2010-12-16T03:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4257850.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2010-12-08T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2010-12-08T20:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4253904.htmlThe Reserve Bank has today released a consultation paper proposing a new policy for locally incorporated registered banks considering making significant acquisitions, investments or business mergers.en2010-12-06T20:30:00.0ZgeneralNew policy proposed for significant acquisitions by banks2010-12-06T20:30:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4240572.htmlThe Reserve Bank has made a submission to the Savings Working Group.en2010-11-24T01:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank submission to Savings Working Group2010-11-24T01:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4233097.htmlThe Reserve Bank has finalised the main policy decisions in its review of disclosure requirements for registered banks.en2010-11-18T22:00:00.0ZgeneralBank disclosure review outcome: better information, less compliance cost2010-11-18T22:00:00.0ZSonia Speedyhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4223921.htmlNew Zealand's financial system has benefited from recovery in the global economy, with banks now better positioned to meet future credit demand and support economic growth, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-11-09T20:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system better placed to support economic growth2010-11-09T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4219881.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that it is removing the last remaining temporary liquidity facility put in place during the financial crisis.en2010-11-08T20:30:00.0ZgeneralRemoval of temporary crisis liquidity facility2010-11-08T20:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4215644.htmlThe Reserve Bank has published non-binding quantitative liquidity guidelines for the non-bank deposit taking sector.en2010-10-29T01:00:00.0ZgeneralLiquidity guidelines for non-bank deposit takers2010-10-29T01:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4216773.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.0 percent.en2010-10-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 3.0 percent2010-10-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4206273.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a consultation paper on the introduction of a regulatory framework for the development of covered bond programmes by New Zealand banks.en2010-10-14T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ consultation on covered bonds2010-10-14T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4193274.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s broad coverage of financial and economic functions has proved valuable in dealing with both financial and natural disasters, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the Bank’s 2009-2010 Annual Report.en2010-10-11T21:30:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank releases 2009-10 Annual Report2010-10-11T21:30:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4200747.htmlThe Reserve Bank and NZX today announced an agreement on the provision of clearing and settlement services to New Zealand's capital markets.en2010-10-10T20:45:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank and NZX reach agreement2010-10-10T20:45:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4200222.htmlThe Reserve Bank today announced two developments regarding non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs).en2010-10-07T22:00:00.0ZgeneralDevelopments in the non-bank deposit taking sector2010-10-07T22:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4198868.htmlThe Reserve Bank says the current Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme, which ends on 12 October 2010, has served its purpose. Depositors will now need to take full account of the risks, returns and credit ratings associated with their deposits, Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-10-07T11:00:00.0ZgeneralRetail Deposit Guarantee Scheme2010-10-07T11:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4164939.htmlNew Zealand’s foreign exchange market handled an average of US$9.5 billion per day in April 2010 (relative to US$13 billion, US$7.5 and US$4.2 billion per day in April 2007, April 2004 and April 2001 respectively), according to a Reserve Bank survey released today.en2010-09-01T01:00:00.0ZgeneralForeign exchange and derivative turnover survey2010-09-01T01:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4155565.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that Kristin School from Auckland is the national winner of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand 2010 Monetary Policy Challenge (MPC). Tauranga Boys’ College was placed second and Scots College from Wellington came third.en2010-08-26T22:00:00.0ZgeneralNational Winners announced in Monetary Policy Challenge2010-08-26T22:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4149232.htmlGiven the fragile economic recovery, it is important that firms base their pricing decisions on low underlying inflation, not the upcoming temporary spike, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-08-19T02:00:00.0ZgeneralKeeping inflation anchored2010-08-19T02:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4147888.htmlThe following is the Reserve Bank's schedule for the release of its 2011 quarterly Monetary Policy Statements, the intervening Official Cash Rate announcements, and the six-monthly Financial Stability Reports.en2010-08-17T21:00:00.0ZgeneralRBNZ MPS/OCR and FSR dates for 20112010-08-17T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4146826.htmlThe Reserve Bank today named the six secondary schools that have made it to the national final of the 2010 Monetary Policy Challenge.en2010-08-15T23:00:00.0ZgeneralNational finalists announced in Monetary Policy Challenge2010-08-15T23:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4136798.htmlThe Reserve Bank is inviting submissions on proposals to change the current disclosure regime for registered banks.en2010-08-05T23:00:00.0ZgeneralDisclosure review to reduce compliance costs2010-08-05T23:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4127034.htmlThe Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.0 percent.en2010-07-28T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank raises OCR to 3.0 percent2010-07-28T21:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4119820.htmlA new five-year Funding Agreement ratified by Parliament today ensures the Reserve Bank has resources for its existing and expanded roles, while reflecting tight control of underlying costs, Governor Alan Bollard said.en2010-07-20T03:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank Funding Agreement ratified2010-07-20T03:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/payment/0154525.htmlThis is a test using todays date, in PRODen2010-07-13T20:00:00.0ZgeneralThe Reserve Bank in the Payments System: Its roles and responsibilites2010-07-13T20:00:00.0ZDylan Leehttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4096531.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released the June 2010 issue of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin.en2010-06-30T03:30:00.0ZgeneralJune 2010 Bulletin released2010-06-30T03:30:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4097587.htmlThe Reserve Bank’s Statement of Intent 2010-2013 reflects a commitment to maximise its contribution to sustainable economic growth by ensuring financial system stability and price stability, Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the SOI.en2010-06-29T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank SOI shows commitment to stability2010-06-29T21:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4040739.htmlAs New Zealand is now back on a growth track, we could be doing more to reduce economic imbalances, especially external debt, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-06-13T23:00:00.0ZgeneralA balancing act for New Zealand’s economic recovery2010-06-13T23:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/4014913.htmlThe Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent.en2010-06-09T21:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank raises OCR to 2.75 percent2010-06-09T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3989153.htmlThe outlook for the financial system has improved over recent months, reflecting a recovery in the New Zealand economy driven by stronger trading partner activity and a sharp lift in the terms of trade, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today when releasing the Bank’s May 2010 Financial Stability Report. View the webcast.en2010-05-18T21:00:00.0ZgeneralFinancial system outlook improved but fragile2010-05-18T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3977089.htmlNew Zealand’s recovery from the Global Financial Crisis is entering a new, less fragile stage, which will allow monetary policy stimulus to be removed, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-05-05T12:00:00.0ZgeneralHandling Our Economic Recovery2010-05-05T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3970584.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-04-28T12:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-04-28T12:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3930510.htmlImplications for policy in light of the global financial crisis, both in New Zealand and across the globe, are the focus of the March 2010 Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, released today.en2010-03-30T20:00:00.0ZgeneralMarch 2010 Reserve Bank Bulletin released2010-03-30T20:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3924699.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-03-10T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-03-10T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3899065.htmlThe Reserve Bank announced today that credit ratings are now mandatory for non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs).en2010-02-28T11:00:00.0ZgeneralCredit ratings mandatory for deposit takers2010-02-28T11:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3888319.htmlThe Reserve Bank today released a Consultation Paper (PDF 129KB) on policy options for liquidity requirements for the non-bank deposit taking (NBDT) sector. The policy options outlined are aimed at decreasing liquidity risk in the deposit-taking sector, which includes finance companies, building societies and credit unions.en2010-02-01T11:00:00.0ZgeneralReserve Bank issues consultation paper2010-02-01T11:00:00.0ZAnthea Blackhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/payment/index.htmlThis is a test... in PRODUCTION.en2010-01-31T21:00:00.0ZgeneralPayment & settlement system2010-01-31T21:00:00.0ZDylan Leehttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886615.htmlNew Zealand’s inflation targeting monetary policy has proven flexible, durable and successful, but economic growth requires more than this, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.en2010-01-29T00:00:00.0ZgeneralMonetary policy worked well in crisis2010-01-29T00:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886620.htmlIn coordination with other central banks, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand today confirmed its temporary liquidity swap line with the Federal Reserve will expire on 1 February, 2010.en2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralLiquidity swap line to expire2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3886943.htmlThe Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent.en2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZgeneralOCR unchanged at 2.5 percent2010-01-27T20:00:00.0ZMike Hannahhttp://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2010/3881730.htmlFinance Minister Bill English has appointed two new directors to the board of the Reserve Bank.en2010-01-18T21:00:00.0ZgeneralGovernment appoints Reserve Bank directors2010-01-18T21:00:00.0ZMike Hannah