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Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'

Financial Markets Authority to take over regulatory oversight of consumer credit laws as government touts 'simpler, clearer, and more workable rules'

Heartland Group CEO says not yet decided which technology platform a combined Heartland-TSB would use, acknowledges cultural differences but doesn't expect major problems

Heartland Group CEO says not yet decided which technology platform a combined Heartland-TSB would use, acknowledges cultural differences but doesn't expect major problems

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland & TSB propose merger, CCCFA on way to FMA, FAMNZ folds, fuel situation stable, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD soft, bitcoin lower, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland & TSB propose merger, CCCFA on way to FMA, FAMNZ folds, fuel situation stable, swaps firm, NZX50 soft, NZD soft, bitcoin lower, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Gentrack, Kathmandu, and Genesis lead Monday gains while Vista Group, Chorus, Serko and Infratil retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Heartland, Gentrack, Kathmandu, and Genesis lead Monday gains while Vista Group, Chorus, Serko and Infratil retreat

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says 'reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market'

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says 'reforms need more time to bed in to see significant improvements in the market'

Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024

Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024

Lynda Moore says a pay rise with no intention attached to it is money with nowhere to go, and lifestyle creep will happily give it a destination. Make a deliberate plan to capture the benefit

Lynda Moore says a pay rise with no intention attached to it is money with nowhere to go, and lifestyle creep will happily give it a destination. Make a deliberate plan to capture the benefit

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents

Middle East backdrop remains tense and uncertain; oil prices trade a wide range on headlines; Brent crude back to US$95 after stretching towards US$98. Another strong US ISM manufacturing report. US and Australian rates higher

Middle East backdrop remains tense and uncertain; oil prices trade a wide range on headlines; Brent crude back to US$95 after stretching towards US$98. Another strong US ISM manufacturing report. US and Australian rates higher

Hormuz unresolved; global factories expand on stockpiling; Korean exports impress; Australian inflation dips; Wall Street in tech IPO frenzy; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Hormuz unresolved; global factories expand on stockpiling; Korean exports impress; Australian inflation dips; Wall Street in tech IPO frenzy; UST 10yr at 4.47%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9

Brian Easton concludes the proposal to reduce the number of public servants is not well worked out, and if the Government is reelected, some 'brutal measures' may be on the way

Brian Easton concludes the proposal to reduce the number of public servants is not well worked out, and if the Government is reelected, some 'brutal measures' may be on the way

China's log market in rough balance, India pulls back, while some evidence exporters are having to absorb some of the higher freight costs. Domestic demand for logs firmer after local capacity shutdowns

China's log market in rough balance, India pulls back, while some evidence exporters are having to absorb some of the higher freight costs. Domestic demand for logs firmer after local capacity shutdowns

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports

Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports

Teresa Ghilarducci challenges the assumptions about rich and poor people that underlie opposition to wealth taxes

Teresa Ghilarducci challenges the assumptions about rich and poor people that underlie opposition to wealth taxes

Michael Strain argues that proposals for punitive taxes on the ultra-wealthy threaten to do far more harm than good

Michael Strain argues that proposals for punitive taxes on the ultra-wealthy threaten to do far more harm than good

Can AI help Nicola Willis to cut public expenditure?

Can AI help Nicola Willis to cut public expenditure?

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ

Roger J Kerr sees a growing probability that the NZD will rise to 'well above 60 USc'. As oil prices fall away (in USD), the cost in NZD will fall faster. He also sees a new era of transparency and accountability at the RBNZ

China PMIs steady with little expansion; house prices ease in Sydney & Melbourne; Aussie super stress grows; strong El Niño developing; UST 10yr at 4.45%; gold and oil softish; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.4

China PMIs steady with little expansion; house prices ease in Sydney & Melbourne; Aussie super stress grows; strong El Niño developing; UST 10yr at 4.45%; gold and oil softish; NZ$1 = 59.9 USc; TWI-5 = 63.4

Inside the Worldclear files; Gareth Vaughan speaks with Alexia Russell of RNZ for The Detail podcast

Inside the Worldclear files; Gareth Vaughan speaks with Alexia Russell of RNZ for The Detail podcast

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says everyone on the Monetary Policy Committee is comfortable with having their votes made public and despite the split vote, there was still a lot of consensus

RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says everyone on the Monetary Policy Committee is comfortable with having their votes made public and despite the split vote, there was still a lot of consensus

Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one

Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one

Stephen Roach thinks Xi Jinping's heirarachy of ultimatums, with Taiwan now firmly at the top, is sending mixed signals

Stephen Roach thinks Xi Jinping's heirarachy of ultimatums, with Taiwan now firmly at the top, is sending mixed signals

Ross Stitt Is watching the rollback of tax concessions in Australia and seeing more talk about potential capital flight by some investors who feel they need low taxes to make their investment case work

Ross Stitt Is watching the rollback of tax concessions in Australia and seeing more talk about potential capital flight by some investors who feel they need low taxes to make their investment case work

Allan Barber says the big question amid all the global uncertainty is just how long demand will continue at these elevated levels as markets appear immune to risk

Allan Barber says the big question amid all the global uncertainty is just how long demand will continue at these elevated levels as markets appear immune to risk