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  • Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) access review

    We are now consulting on our revised access policy and whether it is easy to follow. This is the second consultation in the review. We are also asking for feedback on what clarity and guidance would be useful to help navigate the application process. We will then consider feedback and finalise the access policy. Because ESAS comes under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act (2021), we need to consult with and seek approval from RBNZ’s Board. While we are considering... More
    Opened 7 October 2024

  • Alternate formats consultation for digital cash in New Zealand

    We are inviting disabled people and their whānau and support persons to have their say on digital cash in New Zealand. Digital cash would be a new type of money in addition to banknotes and coins, and the electronic money in your bank account, but it will not replace physical banknotes and coins. We have put together information in alternate formats to help you tell us what you think. You can view and download information in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), Easy Read,... More
    Closed 30 September 2024

  • Exposure draft of the second amendment of the ISS

    We are consulting on an exposure draft of the second amendment of the Interim Solvency Standard 2023 (ISS). The second amendment aims to address issues with the in-force standard to ensure that the ISS is fit for purpose. This consultation gives stakeholders an opportunity to review the changes we have made in response to the feedback received from the first consultation last year and from an external review. We have published the following documents as part of the... More
    Closed 17 September 2024

  • Guidance Note – Designations under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act

    As part of the implementation of the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021, we are consulting on a draft guidance note regarding designations. This explains the roles of the Reserve Bank and Financial Markets Authority, and the approach the two agencies take when FMIs are designated. Guidance Note – Designations under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021 (PDF, 122KB) Any queries, please contact RBNZ at fmioversight@rbnz.govt.nz and FMA at ... More
    Closed 10 September 2024

  • Deposit Takers Non-Core Standards

    This consultation paper outlines our policy proposals for 9 non-core Deposit Taker Standards that set some of the minimum requirements that deposit takers must comply with. The non-core standards are the next in the series of standards following the May 2024 consultation on the four core standards . Read the consultation paper Deposit Takers Non-Core Standards consultation paper (PDF, 3MB) How to have your say You can have your say using the online... More
    Opened 21 August 2024

  • Crisis management under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 - Issues Paper

    This issues paper on Crisis Management under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 sets out key issues for operationalising the crisis management regime in the DTA. In particular, it discusses: a staged response to managing deposit takers in different levels of financial distress or other difficulties potential updates to our existing resolution tools, including those used to help recapitalise a failed deposit taker without relying on public funds ... More
    Opened 21 August 2024

  • Deposit Takers Core Standards

    We are consulting on policy proposals for new prudential standards made under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA). The standards will replace our existing prudential requirements. Unlike most of our existing prudential requirements, the standards will be secondary legislation. This consultation covers the 4 core Deposit Takers Standards. We will use these standards to license existing banks and NBDTs under the new regime. The DTA modernises our regulatory framework to protect... More
    Closed 16 August 2024

  • Digital cash in New Zealand | Moni-matihiko

    Alternate formats consultation for digital cash We have translated our key consultation information into Easy Read, Large Print, Audio, Braille and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). View and download information in alternate formats At the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua, we're looking at digital cash. It would be an electronic version of cash, issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, but it would not replace cash. We are in stage 2 of a multi-year,... More
    Closed 26 July 2024

  • Depositor Compensation Scheme Regulations

    We are consulting on policy proposals for regulations under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA). The DTA creates a new prudential regime by: integrating the currently separate regimes for banks and non-bank deposit takers, and introducing the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS). Regulations are necessary to bring the DCS into being. Many of the regulations are technical in nature. The DCS will protect customers for up to NZ$100,000 per customer, per... More
    Closed 10 May 2024

  • Tara-ā-Umanga Business Expectations Survey

    We’re investing in a Business Expectations Survey, Tara-ā-Umanga, to better understand the economic outlook held by key decision makers. This will make a third Te Pūtea Matua Reserve Bank of New Zealand expectations survey, alongside our household survey, Tara-ā-Whare, and our longstanding Survey of Expectations, which focuses on the views of experts, such as professional forecasters, economists, and industry leaders. This survey is an expansion in our knowledge... More
    Closed 28 March 2024

  • Deposit Takers Act 2023 - Proportionality Framework Consultation

    We asked for feedback on our proposed proportionality framework for developing standards for deposit takers under the Deposit Takers Act 2023. This consultation closed on 25 September 2023. You can read a summary of submissions and find more information on our website. Deposit Takers Act 2023 - Proportionality Framework Consultation More
    Closed 25 September 2023

  • Depositor Compensation Scheme Development of Regulations

    We asked for feedback on the development of regulations for the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) under the Deposit Takers Act. The consultation covered 2 key issues to support the introduction of the DCS: Statement of Funding Approach Levy Framework This consultation closed on 25 September 2023. You can read a summary of submissions and find more information on our website. Depositor Compensation Scheme Development of Regulations More
    Closed 25 September 2023

  • Exposure draft of the Deposit Takers Bill

    We published an exposure draft of the Deposit Takers Bill for public consultation in December 2021. The exposure draft is a preview of the Bill for stakeholder feedback before it is introduced to Parliament. The consultation closed on 21 February 2022. You can read a summary of submissions and find more information on our website. Exposure draft of the Deposit Takers Bill More
    Closed 21 February 2022
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