4 Nov.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1745
RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND
SUMMARY OF TRADING BANKS' MONTHLY RETURNS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THURSDAY,
30 SEPTEMBER 1954*
(In accordance with section 46 of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1933)
(All Amounts in New Zealand Currency)
LIABILITIES
| | Bank of New Zealand | Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited | Bank of New South Wales | National Bank of New Zealand Limited | Commercial Bank of Australia Limited | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| (a) Demand liabilities in New Zealand | 88,858,192 | 48,813,969 | 29,302,596 | 41,936,236 | 15,026,906 | 223,937,899 |
| (b) Time liabilities in New Zealand | 23,769,233 | 13,152,576 | 8,658,121 | 9,412,735 | 2,436,361 | 57,429,026 |
| (c) Demand liabilities elsewhere than in New Zealand incurred in respect of New Zealand business | 1,295,566 | 1,632,858 | 159,203 | 2,842,469 | 983,673 | 6,913,769 |
| (d) Time liabilities elsewhere than in New Zealand incurred in respect of New Zealand business | 72,614 | 415,677 | 162,374 | 293,123 | 27,218 | 971,006 |
| (j) Notes of own issue in circulation payable in New Zealand | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| (m) New Zealand business excess of assets over liabilities | 8,797,817 | 1,480,742 | .. | 163,203 | .. | 10,441,762 |
| Totals | 122,793,422 | 65,495,822 | 38,282,294 | 54,647,766 | 18,474,158 | 299,693,462 |
ASSETS
| | Bank of New Zealand | Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited | Bank of New South Wales | National Bank of New Zealand Limited | Commercial Bank of Australia Limited | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| (e) Reserve balances held in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand | 21,808,130 | 16,515,081 | 11,415,315 | 13,376,439 | 4,458,636 | 67,573,601 |
| (f) Overseas assets in respect of New Zealand business | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| (1) In London | 7,383,024 | 3,576,144 | 1,977,381 | 2,142,179 | 428,157 | 15,506,885 |
| (2) Elsewhere than in London | 4,120,138 | 562,338 | 17,287 | 674,433 | 3,607 | 5,377,803 |
| (g) (1) Gold and gold bullion held in New Zealand | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| (2) Subsidiary coin held in New Zealand | 569,857 | 237,353 | 122,069 | 374,865 | 82,603 | 1,386,747 |
| (h) Aggregate advances in New Zealand | +66,384,185 | 36,841,058 | 19,670,898 | 31,002,846 | 10,888,624 | 164,787,611 |
| (i) Aggregate discounts in New Zealand | 756,299 | 1,798,518 | 335,305 | 529,868 | 604,079 | 4,024,069 |
| (i) Reserve Bank of New Zealand notes | 6,143,403 | 883,588 | 718,889 | 1,251,808 | 266,318 | 9,264,006 |
| (k) Securities held in New Zealand | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| (1) Government | 6,866,814 | 1,547,783 | 785,091 | 2,102,683 | 544,194 | 11,846,565 |
| (2) Other than Government | 6,584,528 | 3,085,310 | 1,760,000 | 2,285,000 | 426,588 | 14,141,426 |
| (l) Value of land, buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment held in New Zealand | 2,177,044 | 448,649 | 596,804 | 907,645 | 484,498 | 4,614,640 |
| (m) New Zealand business excess of liabilities over assets | .. | .. | 883,255 | .. | 286,854 | 1,170,109 |
| Totals | 122,793,422 | 65,495,822 | 38,282,294 | 54,647,766 | 18,474,158 | 299,693,462 |

• Bank of New Zealand and Commercial Bank of Australia Limited as at Wednesday, 29 September 1954.
  † Including transfers to Long-term Mortgage Department, £375,655.
  (h h) Aggregate unexercised overdraft authorities, £109,292,913.
  Wellington, N.Z., 26 October 1954.
  R. N. FLEMING, Deputy Chief Cashier.
  BANK RETURNS (SUPPLEMENTARY)
  STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE LONG-TERM MORTGAGE DEPARTMENT OF THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND
  AS AT 29 SEPTEMBER 1954
  Liabilities
  | £ | | Assets | £ |
  |---|---|---|---|
  | Capital | 703,125 | Loans | 1,828,780 |
  | Debentures and debenture stock | 750,000 | Transfers to Bank | .. |
  | Transfers from Bank | 375,655 | Other assets | .. |
  | Other liabilities | .. | .. | .. |
  | £1,828,780 | .. | .. | £1,828,780 |
  26 October 1954.
  R. N. FLEMING, Deputy Chief Cashier.