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Key RBNZ changes edge closer

The Reserve Bank has moved closer to putting its "dual-mandate" employment and price stability objectives into law, and has taken further steps to establish a Monetary Policy Committee to make key decisions.

Thu, Feb 14th 2019 11:03AM

OCR Wrap; Franchise for sale; PM stands up for advisers

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AMP puts off listing

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Is FSC taking adviser mantle?

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OCR could go up or down in 2021: RBNZ Governor

Inflation concerns have prompted the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to push back its forecast for an OCR change to 2021. Governor Adrian Orr reverted to a dovish tone, suggesting "continued supportive monetary policy", and said the next move could be "up or down".

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OCR could go up or down in 2021: RBNZ Governor

First OCR decision of the year: Unchanged

The Official Cash rate is unchanged and isn't likely to move anytime soon. When it does it could go either way. Here's what RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr said today.

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First OCR decision of the year: Unchanged

OCR decision: Here's what the Reserve Bank said

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Australian PM defends advisers

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the mortgage advice industry, calling it a "pretty important service", as the country deals with the fallout from the Royal Commission.

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KPMG says mortgage rates could rise, even though banks make record profits

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Record profit for banks, but mortgage rates could rise: KPMG

New Zealand’s banks made a bumper $5.77 billion profit last year, but could be forced to push up mortgage rates because of the Reserve Bank’s capital adequacy proposals, says KPMG.

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Record profit for banks, but mortgage rates could rise: KPMG

Sum-insured remuneration model progressed

As regulatory attention goes on upfront commissions, two insurance industry commentators have released a discussion paper on how they propose the sector should be remunerated in future.

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Sum-insured remuneration model progressed

NZ fund managers better positioned than Australian: Researcher

New Zealand’s fund management sector has more competitive offerings than the Australian market – and less to worry about as regulators crack down.

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NZ fund managers better positioned than Australian: Researcher

COMMENT: Ring-fencing rules could mean 116,000 less rentals

Ring-fencing of rental losses on rental properties could end up resulting in 116,000 fewer rentals, Stop the War on Tenancies spokesman Mike Butler cautions.

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COMMENT: Ring-fencing rules could mean 116,000 less rentals

Augmented reality research app launched

Equity research firm Shareclarity says its new augmented reality (AR) research app will enable users to access a wealth of investor-related information in an instant via their mobile camera.

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AFA offers digital KiwiSaver solution

An authorised financial adviser who has been granted an exemption to offer personalised roboadvice says the process was an involved one.

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Some rates up, some down; What to expect from the Reserve Bank this week

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Westpac: OCR to hold until 2022

Westpac has become the latest bank to change its OCR forecast. The lender believes there will be no movement in the official cash rate until 2022, with "risks on both sides".

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Pathfinder sells half its business

Pathfinder Asset Management has sold 51% of its business, as part of a plan to grow its presence and responsible investment offerings in the New Zealand market.

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