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Information on how we regulate and supervise registered banks in Aotearoa.
We are the prudential supervisor of banks, which means we monitor banks’ financial safety and stability.
Information about the requirements that banks have to meet to be registered in New Zealand.
All banks operating in New Zealand must be registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Find out about the requirements relating to covered bonds issued or guaranteed by New Zealand registered banks.
We conduct many surveys as part of our mandate to promote a sound and dynamic monetary and financial system.
There are 27 banks registered to operate in New Zealand.
See the list of registered banks