Business
Spotcap's Australasian boss says the fintech firm is tapping into a growing desire & need of SMEs for unsecured loans
1st Feb 17, 10:41am
Spotcap's Australasian boss says the fintech firm is tapping into a growing desire & need of SMEs for unsecured loans
BNZ, Kiwibank Wellington buildings remain closed after November 14 earthquake
31st Jan 17, 9:27am
BNZ, Kiwibank Wellington buildings remain closed after November 14 earthquake
Spotcap brings its 'unique credit algorithm' to NZ, and secures A$20 mln of funding for Australia from Heartland Bank
31st Jan 17, 9:03am
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Spotcap brings its 'unique credit algorithm' to NZ, and secures A$20 mln of funding for Australia from Heartland Bank
UBS analysts upgrade earnings forecasts for big Australasian banking groups with mortgage discounting declining and deposit pricing easing
27th Jan 17, 5:05pm
UBS analysts upgrade earnings forecasts for big Australasian banking groups with mortgage discounting declining and deposit pricing easing
Tony Alexander expects the govt to tighten immigration rules, house prices to keep climbing, mortgage rates to keep rising at an uncertain pace and NZ to remain friendly yet not tight with China
27th Jan 17, 1:47pm
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Tony Alexander expects the govt to tighten immigration rules, house prices to keep climbing, mortgage rates to keep rising at an uncertain pace and NZ to remain friendly yet not tight with China
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
26th Jan 17, 4:05pm
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
Morgan Stanley analysts see competition, the impact of lower interest rates & term deposit margin squeeze as the main threats to bank earnings in 2017
26th Jan 17, 1:58pm
Morgan Stanley analysts see competition, the impact of lower interest rates & term deposit margin squeeze as the main threats to bank earnings in 2017
New Zealand's Venus Financial Markets Limited reportedly under Malaysian police investigation
26th Jan 17, 7:19am
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New Zealand's Venus Financial Markets Limited reportedly under Malaysian police investigation
Declining return on equity and lower dividend yields sees shares in Australasia's big 4 banks lose favour
24th Jan 17, 2:44pm
Declining return on equity and lower dividend yields sees shares in Australasia's big 4 banks lose favour
What happened while this newsletter has been away: UDC sold, mortgage rates hiked, bank executive appointments, property market cools & more
23rd Jan 17, 11:35am
What happened while this newsletter has been away: UDC sold, mortgage rates hiked, bank executive appointments, property market cools & more
Financial consulting firm compares what has happened to American leadership with strongman rulers in emerging economies. It sees opportunities, and higher uncertainties
21st Jan 17, 4:20pm
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Financial consulting firm compares what has happened to American leadership with strongman rulers in emerging economies. It sees opportunities, and higher uncertainties
Business confidence ended 2016 on a high, NZIER says, with pricing indicators pointing to an increase in inflation
17th Jan 17, 10:15am
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Business confidence ended 2016 on a high, NZIER says, with pricing indicators pointing to an increase in inflation
Three senior ANZ New Zealand roles filled by internal promotions; Stewart Taylor new CFO with Antonia Watson becoming managing director of retail and business banking
17th Jan 17, 9:54am
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Three senior ANZ New Zealand roles filled by internal promotions; Stewart Taylor new CFO with Antonia Watson becoming managing director of retail and business banking
BNZ appoints new head of retail banking & marketing who the bank's CEO says has a 'strong track record of lifting customer satisfaction'
16th Jan 17, 1:53pm
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BNZ appoints new head of retail banking & marketing who the bank's CEO says has a 'strong track record of lifting customer satisfaction'
With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous
15th Jan 17, 9:58am
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With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous
The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
14th Jan 17, 12:01pm
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The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight
14th Jan 17, 10:07am
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Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight
Fathom Consulting shows how the relentless rise in the median age in Japan is now weighing heavily on young women and men entering adulthood today
14th Jan 17, 8:40am
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Fathom Consulting shows how the relentless rise in the median age in Japan is now weighing heavily on young women and men entering adulthood today
Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom
11th Jan 17, 11:04am
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Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom
With US President-elect Donald Trump’s help, the “Chinese Century” may arrive sooner than anyone expected. By openly engaging with Taiwan, pointlessly pillorying China, and dismantling the TPP, Trump is simultaneously provoking and empowering China
4th Jan 17, 9:25am
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With US President-elect Donald Trump’s help, the “Chinese Century” may arrive sooner than anyone expected. By openly engaging with Taiwan, pointlessly pillorying China, and dismantling the TPP, Trump is simultaneously provoking and empowering China
Zhang Jun shows it is not easy being a Chinese company, with surcharges and taxes hobbling profitability, encouraging avoidance, and incentivising moves offshore. Inefficient SOEs impose large extra costs too
3rd Jan 17, 9:02am
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Zhang Jun shows it is not easy being a Chinese company, with surcharges and taxes hobbling profitability, encouraging avoidance, and incentivising moves offshore. Inefficient SOEs impose large extra costs too
Keynes ruled for 40 years. Then, a counterrevolution took hold, reflecting sharp criticism of his fiscal activism. After another 40 years, Keynes’ key idea is back, and Japan, for one, desperately needs to take it on board
29th Dec 16, 2:24pm
Keynes ruled for 40 years. Then, a counterrevolution took hold, reflecting sharp criticism of his fiscal activism. After another 40 years, Keynes’ key idea is back, and Japan, for one, desperately needs to take it on board
Fathom Consulting shows how emotion has played its part by giving pre-Christmas returns a measureable bounce. But in the time of robo- and algorithmic trading, will that still apply?
28th Dec 16, 8:56am
Fathom Consulting shows how emotion has played its part by giving pre-Christmas returns a measureable bounce. But in the time of robo- and algorithmic trading, will that still apply?
After lobbying from NZ's Chinese govt owned banks, the RBNZ clarifies its rules for the dual registration (local subsidiaries & branches) of small, non-systemic foreign banks
22nd Dec 16, 8:12am
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After lobbying from NZ's Chinese govt owned banks, the RBNZ clarifies its rules for the dual registration (local subsidiaries & branches) of small, non-systemic foreign banks
Fullerton Markets claims to have applied to the FMA for a licence, the FMA says this is not so
20th Dec 16, 11:17am
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Fullerton Markets claims to have applied to the FMA for a licence, the FMA says this is not so
