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Personal finance: Safe banking in troubled times
Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to talk about how banks have always been a safe haven for investors during times of economic downturn, but recent failures around the world have shaken investor… Audio
Financial commentator: 'China is the engine room of growth'
Just as Asia has led the way in coping with Covid-19, financial commentator Jeffrey Haley is also picking the continent -- particularly China, which has never exported more than it did last year -- to… Audio
RBNZ admits its economic measures contributed to high house prices
The Reserve Bank says it's ready and willing to work with the government on ways to cool the housing market.
The central bank's Governor, Adrian Orr, admitted during a briefing on its financial… Audio
Shares slide as market opens
The New Zealand stock exchange has just opened 1.3 per cent down on Friday's close. Earlier the Reserve Bank governor cut the benchmark interest rate to the lowest level ever and trading in Air New… Audio
Reserve Bank coronavirus cut - what impact will it have?
The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to a record low of 0.25 per cent this morning, as the country steps up its response to the coronavirus pandemic. The cut was made ahead of the announcement… Audio
RBNZ in no rush to ease mortgage lending restrictions
The Reserve Bank's chosen not to loosen mortgage lending restrictions amid concerns it could heat up the housing market and lead to a rise in risky loans. Audio
ASB suggests RBNZ fund banks, manipulate Kiwi if economy sours
Economists at ASB are planning for darker economic times and how the Reserve Bank might act to support the economy. Audio
Independent experts support RBNZ's approach on bank capital
Three independent experts generally agree the Reserve Bank's approach to increasing the amount of capital banks should hold in reserve is based on sensible and sound analysis. Audio
RBNZ payout falls on forex losses
A stronger New Zealand dollar and rising expenses have eaten in to the Reserve Bank's financial surplus. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram - Fonterra write-down
Rod Oram chats to Kathryn about Fonterra's big write down of assets and no dividend this financial year. Also, the RBNZ's very surprisingly deep OCR cut, and the way it announced it. Audio
Cost of borrowing at all-time low - what next ?
The Reserve Bank slashed the official cash rate to a record low of one percent. It's hoped that the move will make the Government, consumers and businesses spend more and also raised the possibility… Audio
Growth prospects for NZ mediocre - Infometrics
Little benefit is expected to be felt in the economy by a boost in government spending and further rate cutes by the Reserve Bank. Audio
Failed AMP, Resolution deal their own fault - RBNZ
The Reserve Bank says the collapse of the sale of AMP's life insurance business to a British company is the fault of the companies. Audio
AMP Life sale in jeopardy after regulator refuses to approve deal
The sale of AMP's New Zealand and Australia life insurance businesses to a British company is in jeopardy after the RBNZ refused to give its approval. Audio
Shareholder Association wants review of FMA over CBL saga
The Shareholder's Association hopes the Reserve Bank has learned its lesson from the collapse of CBL Insurance. Audio
Public support for RBNZ capital plan questioned
Support for the Reserve Bank's proposal to make banks hold more capital has largely come from the general public. Audio
RBNZ pleased market reaction shows it understood goal
The Reserve Bank Governor's satisfied that in the wake of his official cash rate review financial markets appear to have understood the bank's goals. Audio
Reserve Bank change in tack shocks currency traders
The New Zealand dollar has lost some its recent gains after the Reserve Bank's unexpected move to a dovish policy stance. Audio
Business opinion could set tone for year ahead
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy course is charted for the immediate future but economists' views on the next move remain mixed as cost pressures on business mount. Audio
A tightening job market is yet to have any real impact
A tight job market and modest wage pressures aren't expected to make any difference to the Reserve Bank's interest rate policy. Audio