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Domestic Markets Operations

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand transacts in financial markets to implement its monetary policy objective and provide liquidity to the banking system. The Bank also provides standby facilities for cash and New Zealand government bonds.

Operating Rules and Guidelines for Domestic Market Operations
This document details the rules and guidelines for all Domestic Market operations conducted by the Financial Markets Department (including counterparty application forms).

Eligible Securities and Haircuts for Domestic Market Operations
Details acceptable securities, haircuts, buyer/seller margins applicable to domestic market operations.

Application Criteria for Security Eligibility
Application criteria for acceptance of security in the Reserve Bank’s Domestic Market operations.

Results of the Reserve Bank's Domestic Market operations.

Domestic Markets Media Releases
Media releases specific to Domestic Market operations.