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Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $767 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 1.3768%
4th Apr 13, 4:29pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $767 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 1.3768%
KiwiSaver managers to adopt standardised reporting on quarterly and annual basis from July 2013
3rd Apr 13, 2:10pm
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KiwiSaver managers to adopt standardised reporting on quarterly and annual basis from July 2013
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$831 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.485%
2nd Apr 13, 8:41am
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$831 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.485%
KiwiSaver contributions rise to a minimum of 3% for both employees and employers from April 1
27th Mar 13, 3:15pm
KiwiSaver contributions rise to a minimum of 3% for both employees and employers from April 1
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$789 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7160%
22nd Mar 13, 8:31am
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$789 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7160%
New BNZ senior bond offer margin to be between 1.23% and 1.28% over the 5-year swap rate and 90-day Bank Bill Rate respectively
20th Mar 13, 3:16pm
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New BNZ senior bond offer margin to be between 1.23% and 1.28% over the 5-year swap rate and 90-day Bank Bill Rate respectively
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$1.341 bln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7985%
16th Mar 13, 4:18pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$1.341 bln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7985%
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to use the FORECAST and TREND functions
13th Mar 13, 9:16am
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to use the FORECAST and TREND functions
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to use the COUNTIF function
11th Mar 13, 10:42am
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to use the COUNTIF function
Trend charts and indicative pricing are recent enhancements to interest.co.nz's bond pages
8th Mar 13, 11:59am
Trend charts and indicative pricing are recent enhancements to interest.co.nz's bond pages
Opinion: Craig Simpson reviews the Generate KiwiSaver offering, the latest entrant into the KiwiSaver industry
8th Mar 13, 11:41am
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Opinion: Craig Simpson reviews the Generate KiwiSaver offering, the latest entrant into the KiwiSaver industry
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $657 mln with average accepted yield of 1.4240%
7th Mar 13, 2:22pm
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Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $657 mln with average accepted yield of 1.4240%
Transpower to raise up to $200 mln in new domestic bond issue
5th Mar 13, 2:16pm
Transpower to raise up to $200 mln in new domestic bond issue
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to us the PMT and CUMIPMT functions
4th Mar 13, 12:27pm
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to us the PMT and CUMIPMT functions
ASB no longer offering FirstChoice KiwiSaver to public following review of business
26th Feb 13, 12:17pm
ASB no longer offering FirstChoice KiwiSaver to public following review of business
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$1.166 bln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.9296%
21st Feb 13, 3:41pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$1.166 bln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.9296%
Rising wholesale rates may flow through to retail rates fairly soon affecting future mortgage and TD offers; rate curve steepens
21st Feb 13, 2:52pm
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Rising wholesale rates may flow through to retail rates fairly soon affecting future mortgage and TD offers; rate curve steepens
Latest bond tender of NZ$250 mln received bids for NZ$922 mln with 6 year bonds yielding 4.256%
21st Feb 13, 10:15am
Latest bond tender of NZ$250 mln received bids for NZ$922 mln with 6 year bonds yielding 4.256%
Craig Simpson reports on the latest after-tax and fees returns for Gareth Morgan and Mercer's KiwiSaver schemes
19th Feb 13, 12:49pm
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Craig Simpson reports on the latest after-tax and fees returns for Gareth Morgan and Mercer's KiwiSaver schemes
In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to find specific values in a series of data
18th Feb 13, 2:13pm
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In this instalment of Microsoft Excel tips, we discuss how to find specific values in a series of data
KiwiSaver performance comparisons to December 31, 2012 show a handful of providers dominate top spots
15th Feb 13, 5:09pm
KiwiSaver performance comparisons to December 31, 2012 show a handful of providers dominate top spots
Westpac's KiwiSaver results show Alternative exposure drags on performance; manager remains committed to allocation
12th Feb 13, 11:55am
Westpac's KiwiSaver results show Alternative exposure drags on performance; manager remains committed to allocation
The latest results from OnePath and SIL KiwiSaver funds reveal a divergence in asset allocation and performance
12th Feb 13, 11:52am
The latest results from OnePath and SIL KiwiSaver funds reveal a divergence in asset allocation and performance
Latest government tender of inflation indexed bond heavily oversubscribed
Opinion: Craig Simpson reviews BNZ's KiwiSaver scheme and compares the fees to other bank KiwiSaver schemes
4th Feb 13, 2:18pm
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Opinion: Craig Simpson reviews BNZ's KiwiSaver scheme and compares the fees to other bank KiwiSaver schemes