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Reserve Bank of New Zealand News Releases

• RBNZ Reverse Stress Test demonstrates resilience of insurers and improves risk management
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) today published findings from its Life and Health Insurance Industry Reverse Stress Test. The exercise found that a combination of severe shocks is required before insurers breach their solvency requirements, highlighting the resilience in the sector.
• Reserve Bank files DCS disclosure charge against Westpac New Zealand Limited
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has filed a charge against Westpac New Zealand Limited in the District Court.
• RBNZ registers Revolut as a bank in New Zealand
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today announced that it has registered Revolut Bank New Zealand Limited (Revolut NZ) to provide banking services in New Zealand.
• RBNZ appoints Director of Prudential Supervision
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has appointed Stan Christian as Director of Prudential Supervision following an extensive recruitment process.
• OCR held at 2.75%
  Monetary Policy Review media release and the MPC’s Record of Meeting, which summarises the committee's discussions.
• New framework supports access to basic transaction services
  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) has brought together public and private sector organisations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting access to basic transaction services in New Zealand.