RBNZ addresses commercial paper market issues

RBNZ addresses commercial paper market issues
Rebecca Howard
The Reserve Bank’s latest move to promote liquidity and stability in New Zealand’s financial markets is aimed at addressing issues in the so-called commercial paper market. “There had been signs the market was not functioning properly,” Reserve Bank assistant governor Christian Hawkesby said in an emailed response to questions.The commercial paper market is a way for corporates to borrow for short terms of three-months from banks, giving them flexibility to manage cashflow. It is used by large listed companies and private firms who already...

More Economy

ANZ survey: ‘The worst will soon be past’
Economy

ANZ survey: ‘The worst will soon be past’

ANZ-Roy Morgan's survey shows that consumer confidence bounced back from recessionary lows in July.“It’s still very low but has clawed back about half the March-April fall that coincided with ‘recession’ headlines. The lift was driven by improving expectations rather than the...

Staff reporters 26 Jul 2024
The kiwi dollar is falling prey to the bears
Economy

The kiwi dollar is falling prey to the bears

The only worst performer is the Norwegian krone.

Rebecca Howard 26 Jul 2024
Holidays Act: no vacation for taxpayers
Economy In-depth

Holidays Act: no vacation for taxpayers

Let's pay billions of dollars and get nothing new for it.

Nikitin Sallee 25 Jul 2024
Recession worries? Blame China's economic flu
Economy

Recession worries? Blame China's economic flu

Treasury's chief economic adviser says China's economic woes are being felt in NZ.

Dileepa Fonseka 25 Jul 2024