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Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
17th May 24, 5:00am
Financial mentor charity FinCap sees 'stress and strain' from people seeking financial support against a falling number of financial mentors and reduced funding
David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
17th May 24, 5:00am
David Chaston looks at the rise and rise of mortgage broking in New Zealand, which is now a dominant force in controlling home loan origination activity
Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
16th May 24, 4:18pm
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Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
16th May 24, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more mortgage cuts but a reverse mortgage rate hike, Fonterra speeds its transition, farm wallets shut, swaps ease, NZD rises, & more
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
16th May 24, 2:40pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #904; Tender Date 16 May 2024
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
16th May 24, 2:38pm
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show ahead of the imminent introduction of debt to income restrictions (DTIs) the numbers of new loans on high DTIs are well below the proposed limits
Lynda Moore looks at how to get out of a sunk cost money pit and back on track
16th May 24, 12:37pm
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Lynda Moore looks at how to get out of a sunk cost money pit and back on track
Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
16th May 24, 12:22pm
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Single Visa payments card can switch between debit, credit - and buy now, pay later
Indexing tax brackets to inflation has enormous support among voters but Treasury warns fiscal drag has been crucial to funding successive governments
16th May 24, 12:01pm
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Indexing tax brackets to inflation has enormous support among voters but Treasury warns fiscal drag has been crucial to funding successive governments
Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
16th May 24, 10:49am
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Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
16th May 24, 9:35am
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In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
While most borrowers are focused on 6 and 12 month fixed mortgage rates, there is suddenly more competition among banks at the three year fixed rate level. It might make sense to consider that option
16th May 24, 9:22am
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While most borrowers are focused on 6 and 12 month fixed mortgage rates, there is suddenly more competition among banks at the three year fixed rate level. It might make sense to consider that option
The number of properties selling at a loss is rising, CoreLogic says
16th May 24, 8:37am
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The number of properties selling at a loss is rising, CoreLogic says
The widely anticipated US CPI data matched consensus expectations, a relief for investors after three consecutive upside surprises. The market brought forward expectations for Fed rate cuts triggering a strong rally across global asset markets
16th May 24, 8:10am
The widely anticipated US CPI data matched consensus expectations, a relief for investors after three consecutive upside surprises. The market brought forward expectations for Fed rate cuts triggering a strong rally across global asset markets
No surprises from April US CPI; US retail soft; Indian exports weak; EU economic indicators pick up; Aussie pay growth slips; UST 10yr 4.36%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.3 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
16th May 24, 7:39am
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No surprises from April US CPI; US retail soft; Indian exports weak; EU economic indicators pick up; Aussie pay growth slips; UST 10yr 4.36%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 61.3 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee sets sights on reforming anti-money laundering laws
16th May 24, 5:00am
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Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee sets sights on reforming anti-money laundering laws
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
15th May 24, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; some small retail changes, big population rise, more offices to be built, tough household spending patterns, swaps stable, NZD firm, & more
AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
15th May 24, 3:52pm
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AI search, virtual assistant, generative video and music, chatbots and new Gemini model unveiled by Google
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
15th May 24, 3:25pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 will not contain any unexpected ‘bells and whistles’
Almost 100,000sqm of new office space consented in the first quarter, but less than 26,000sqm of new retail space
15th May 24, 12:30pm
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Almost 100,000sqm of new office space consented in the first quarter, but less than 26,000sqm of new retail space
Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
15th May 24, 10:56am
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Aussie Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'bitten by the giveaway bug' in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone, Stephen Bartos says
Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
15th May 24, 10:11am
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Creditors of NZ financial service provider Vivier asked to dip into their pockets to help liquidator pursue money in Britain
After a Fletcher Building update with 'few redeeming features' analysts see a risk that the company's net debt 'moves up' in the first half of the next financial year
15th May 24, 10:01am
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After a Fletcher Building update with 'few redeeming features' analysts see a risk that the company's net debt 'moves up' in the first half of the next financial year
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
15th May 24, 8:11am
Markets remain in a holding pattern ahead of key US CPI release. Much higher than expected US PPI in April, but only a short-lived market reaction, given downward revisions. Biden announces range of tariffs on Chinese imports
Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues
15th May 24, 7:44am
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Treasury advice released this week warned the Coalition Government it would struggle to fund its election promises without raising tax revenues