DTA Standards exposure drafts (tranche 2)

Overview

On 26 February 2026, we opened consultation on Tranche 2 of the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA) Standards.   

This consultation package includes exposure drafts of the: 

  • Governance Standard 
  • Risk Management Standard 
  • Disclosure Statements Standard 
  • Business Transfers, Holding Entity, and Restricted Activities Standard 
  • Reporting Standard. 

The package also includes accompanying guidance for each standard.  

We have published a cover note which provides background on the consultation, sets out the rationale behind the drafting of the exposure draft standards and guidance, and asks some consultation questions. 

Technical feedback sought 

Following policy consultation and decisions made across 2024 and 2025, we are now seeking technical feedback from interested stakeholders on the exposure drafts.  

This consultation aims to identify any technical issues, ensuring the final version is effective and aligns with policy intent.

Read the consultation materials 

Read the consultation package cover note: 

Deposit Takers Standards – Tranche 2 – Supporting information on the exposure drafts (PDF, 604KB) 

Read the exposure drafts: 

Read the draft guidance materials: 

View data collection templates and definitions documents for the Reporting Standard:

Please read - Due Diligence Guidance consultation

As part of tranche two, we are also seeking feedback on Due Diligence Guidance.

Due Diligence Guidance consultation

 

How to have your say

Send your submission to dta@rbnz.govt.nz 

Submissions will close at 5pm on 15 May 2026.

Following consultation closure, we intend to engage further with submitters to clarify or better understand their technical feedback on the exposure drafts. Depending on the nature or specificity of the feedback, engagement could be in the form of group webinars/workshops, or direct bilateral engagement.

Closes 15 May 2026

Opened 26 Feb 2026