Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua11 August 2026The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today released aconsultation document on the introduction of a prudential levy. Thisconsultation is being undertaken on behalf of the Minister of Finance. The levy would apply to banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers andfinancial market infrastructures. Consultation will run for ten weeks and covers:Proposing full cost recovery under the levy for all prudential costsThe sectoral scope of the levy, andThe method of calculating or ascertaining the amount of the levy paid by individual regulated entities. MORE INFORMATIONPrudential levy consultation information: Prudential levy consultation informationFinancial industry to bear the cost for regulation: Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation