Reserve Bank stress testing suggests our banks could withstand major global disruptions
Reserve Bank stress testing suggests our banks could withstand major global disruptions
3 November 2025
Business Desk reports Kiwibank, BNZ, ANZ, ASB, and Westpac New Zealand were assessed for the ability to withstand a worldwide downturn - such as a recession triggered by a severe geopolitical shock.
Among findings, the Bank determined large banks have built capital levels over the past decade - making them well placed in severe scenario, although restoring capital would take time.
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