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RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

Fintech / Regtech

Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Announces Updated Timeline for New Deposit Taker Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The RBNZ said the new DTA standards will be issued by May 2027 and take effect on 1 December 2028 instead of July 2028.

Big Picture

RBNZ Urges Banks to Study Risks Arising From Ageing Population

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The central bank is urging financial institutions to prepare for gradual but significant changes driven by an ageing population.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Issues Depositor Compensation Scheme Transitional Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The new standard sets out the mechanism deposit takers should use to gather alternate bank details that could be used for DCS payments.