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Oversight of banks

We register and supervise banks. This section provides information on the prudential oversight of registered banks in New Zealand.

Published date:

28 February 2022

How we regulate and supervise banks

This section covers how we oversee banks and our policy work related to our regulation and supervision of banks.

How we regulate and supervise banks

Standards and requirements for banks

This section covers the main prudential requirements for banks incorporated and registered in New Zealand.

Standards and requirements for banks

Resources for banks

Applying for bank registration

Who may apply for registration as a bank in New Zealand, the criteria and principles we use to assess registration, and information for potential applicants.

Covered bonds

This page sets out the requirements relating to covered bonds issued or guaranteed by New Zealand registered banks.

Registered banks in New Zealand

This page provides a register of the 27 banks currently registered with us, with links to their websites.