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Seven property investment firms issued with warnings by FMA
David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
19th Oct 22, 2:01pm
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David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the volume of cash withdrawals is 70% higher than a year ago
10th Oct 22, 11:50am
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Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the volume of cash withdrawals is 70% higher than a year ago
Banks may be offering about -1% less for term deposits now than they have historically, when compared to the wholesale cost of money. And the RBNZ is calling them out on it
10th Oct 22, 11:15am
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Banks may be offering about -1% less for term deposits now than they have historically, when compared to the wholesale cost of money. And the RBNZ is calling them out on it
RBNZ figures show that first home buyers took 20.8% of the mortgage money advanced last month - the highest share since this data began being compiled in 2013
27th Sep 22, 3:29pm
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RBNZ figures show that first home buyers took 20.8% of the mortgage money advanced last month - the highest share since this data began being compiled in 2013
The fund established to help out with NZ future pension requirements is confident its performance will not be affected by the drive to more sustainable investment
14th Sep 22, 10:00am
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The fund established to help out with NZ future pension requirements is confident its performance will not be affected by the drive to more sustainable investment
The fund established to help out with NZ future pension requirements was hit by turbulent global markets in the past year, but swam strongly against the tide despite the fund dropping $3.3 billion in value
12th Sep 22, 11:29am
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The fund established to help out with NZ future pension requirements was hit by turbulent global markets in the past year, but swam strongly against the tide despite the fund dropping $3.3 billion in value
David Hargreaves has a dive into the latest monthly mortgage figures, which show a market that has gone from raging hot to freezing cold in a very short space of time
6th Sep 22, 9:00am
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David Hargreaves has a dive into the latest monthly mortgage figures, which show a market that has gone from raging hot to freezing cold in a very short space of time
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in five years last month
31st Aug 22, 3:28pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in five years last month
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
31st Aug 22, 11:22am
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
Kiwibank economists believe that fixed mortgage rates have peaked
RBNZ figures show that housing investors had their smallest share of the mortgage money advanced last month since the data began being collected in 2014
24th Aug 22, 3:39pm
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RBNZ figures show that housing investors had their smallest share of the mortgage money advanced last month since the data began being collected in 2014
David Hargreaves has a crunch through some mortgage data that shows Kiwi homeowners are very busily going 'long' with their mortgage interest fixed terms
17th Aug 22, 8:00am
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David Hargreaves has a crunch through some mortgage data that shows Kiwi homeowners are very busily going 'long' with their mortgage interest fixed terms
What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains
11th Aug 22, 12:00pm
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What NZ's deposit insurance regime will look like and what it'll mean for depositors, international financial regulatory consultant Geof Mortlock explains
RBNZ figures show that fewer than 15,000 mortgages were issued last month - easily a record low for a June since the data began being collected in 2013
26th Jul 22, 3:43pm
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RBNZ figures show that fewer than 15,000 mortgages were issued last month - easily a record low for a June since the data began being collected in 2013
Market downturn, market opportunity: Milford's aggressive manager likes these stocks
19th Jul 22, 9:36am
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Market downturn, market opportunity: Milford's aggressive manager likes these stocks
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
14th Jul 22, 11:39am
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
11th Jul 22, 10:57am
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
A $400-a-week shortfall: People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver’s current trajectory, Ayesha Scott says
29th Jun 22, 10:33am
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A $400-a-week shortfall: People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver’s current trajectory, Ayesha Scott says
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that while first home buyers are hanging tough, May saw the lowest total number of mortgages approved for a May - barring the pandemic affected May 2020 month
28th Jun 22, 3:28pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that while first home buyers are hanging tough, May saw the lowest total number of mortgages approved for a May - barring the pandemic affected May 2020 month
ASB economists predict that consumer spending growth 'will weaken to anaemic levels later this year'
27th Jun 22, 2:34pm
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ASB economists predict that consumer spending growth 'will weaken to anaemic levels later this year'
Harbour Asset Management's Mark Brown says at some point investors will stop looking back at one of the worst periods on record for fixed interest returns, and instead look forward
19th Jun 22, 6:00am
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Harbour Asset Management's Mark Brown says at some point investors will stop looking back at one of the worst periods on record for fixed interest returns, and instead look forward
Latest RBNZ lending figures show business borrowing growth is rising as housing borrowing growth is slowing
31st May 22, 3:31pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show business borrowing growth is rising as housing borrowing growth is slowing
Latest Reserve Bank figures show the average-sized new mortgage hit a new record high of over $400,000 in April - while far fewer people were scrambling to borrow
26th May 22, 2:06pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show the average-sized new mortgage hit a new record high of over $400,000 in April - while far fewer people were scrambling to borrow
Kiwibank economists see mortgage rates ranging as high as 7.5% even though they don't see the OCR going as high as currently forecast
23rd May 22, 3:03pm
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Kiwibank economists see mortgage rates ranging as high as 7.5% even though they don't see the OCR going as high as currently forecast