The Proportionality Framework sets out how the RBNZ will categorise deposit takers for the purposes of developing standards.
March 15, 2024The RBNZ says DTI restrictions will allow the central bank to loosen the LVR settings without increasing risks to financial stability.
January 23, 2024A joint cross-sector thematic review identified some good governance practices, but also areas where improvement is needed.
September 7, 2023The new standards, effective from 1 March 2024, include 28 Standards, accompanying guidance, and a framework for regulating overseas FMIs.
August 1, 2023The new deposit protection scheme will commence by late 2024, guaranteeing up to NZ$100,000 per depositor, per institution.
June 30, 2023The RBNZ proposes to ease the existing LVR restrictions by 1 June as it now sees reduced risks to financial stability.
April 27, 2023The RBNZ is consulting on governance, risk management, accountability for key officers, supervisory oversight, and data disclosures.
November 17, 2022A coding error caused NAB-owned Bank of New Zealand to report incorrect locations to the FIU for around 50,000 domestic physical cash transactions.
July 11, 2022The RBNZ expects banks to continue to be prudent in determining the appropriate size of dividends paid to their shareholders.
June 3, 2022The RBNZ says Westpac NZ has improved its liquidity risk management and risk culture by improving resourcing and governance.
May 31, 2022