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Dambisa Moto argues that, despite the disappointing August numbers, the US is still on track to restore price stability
20th Sep 22, 9:54am
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Dambisa Moto argues that, despite the disappointing August numbers, the US is still on track to restore price stability
Reserve Bank's Adrian Allott says insurance solvency standards review not starting from same place as bank capital review which saw a 'terribly undercapitalised' industry
6th Aug 21, 9:31am
Reserve Bank's Adrian Allott says insurance solvency standards review not starting from same place as bank capital review which saw a 'terribly undercapitalised' industry
RBNZ's just-launched insurance capital review to be based on principles similar to bank capital review
1st Oct 20, 11:22am
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RBNZ's just-launched insurance capital review to be based on principles similar to bank capital review
RBNZ says it's 'imprudent' for insurers to pay dividends at the moment; Announces major insurance capital review to resume in October
14th Sep 20, 5:44pm
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RBNZ says it's 'imprudent' for insurers to pay dividends at the moment; Announces major insurance capital review to resume in October
Online lender Harmoney reports an after-tax gain of $7.22 million and vastly increased assets; still seeking new share capital
24th Jul 19, 11:07am
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Online lender Harmoney reports an after-tax gain of $7.22 million and vastly increased assets; still seeking new share capital
Labour without energy is a corpse; capital without energy is a sculpture. Steve Keen applies this 'simple insight' to how he thinks the global economy actually works
21st May 19, 9:37am
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Labour without energy is a corpse; capital without energy is a sculpture. Steve Keen applies this 'simple insight' to how he thinks the global economy actually works
Vector targeting funds raised to repay some existing bank debt and to 'diversify' its funding sources
1st May 19, 11:31am
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Vector targeting funds raised to repay some existing bank debt and to 'diversify' its funding sources
Harmoney looking to raise $25 mln of new equity this year, founder Neil Roberts says, as the peer-to-peer lender eyes continuing growth
8th Mar 19, 5:00am
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Harmoney looking to raise $25 mln of new equity this year, founder Neil Roberts says, as the peer-to-peer lender eyes continuing growth
Bridges says a capital gains tax would cause people to leave for Australia (where there is a capital gains tax); fails to answer questions about the fairness and effectiveness of the tax system
19th Feb 19, 6:11pm
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Bridges says a capital gains tax would cause people to leave for Australia (where there is a capital gains tax); fails to answer questions about the fairness and effectiveness of the tax system
Fonterra offering an 'indicative margin' of 1.25% to 1.35% on the new seven-year bonds
6th Nov 18, 10:36am
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Fonterra offering an 'indicative margin' of 1.25% to 1.35% on the new seven-year bonds
Fonterra says it's considering a bond offer to raise up to $150 million that will be used 'for general corporate purposes'
5th Nov 18, 9:13am
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Fonterra says it's considering a bond offer to raise up to $150 million that will be used 'for general corporate purposes'
UK Investment Minister says British infrastructure firms will 'literally help build NZ's future' with preparations for NZ/UK FTA negotiations underway
16th Aug 18, 2:35pm
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UK Investment Minister says British infrastructure firms will 'literally help build NZ's future' with preparations for NZ/UK FTA negotiations underway
Westpac economists believe house price growth will be zero by the end of this year, which will be enough to prompt the Reserve Bank to further easing of lending restrictions
5th Jun 18, 3:39pm
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Westpac economists believe house price growth will be zero by the end of this year, which will be enough to prompt the Reserve Bank to further easing of lending restrictions
David Hargreaves sees little chance that the Reserve Bank's loan to value ratio restrictions will now ever be removed
30th May 18, 2:42pm
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David Hargreaves sees little chance that the Reserve Bank's loan to value ratio restrictions will now ever be removed
Reserve Bank says financial risks have lessened but will not be loosening LVR restrictions at this stage; will wait till November 'at least' before any loosening
30th May 18, 9:15am
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Reserve Bank says financial risks have lessened but will not be loosening LVR restrictions at this stage; will wait till November 'at least' before any loosening
Economists doubt the Reserve Bank will want to further roll back mortgage lending restrictions this week and will prefer to wait longer to see how the housing market develops this year
28th May 18, 1:49pm
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Economists doubt the Reserve Bank will want to further roll back mortgage lending restrictions this week and will prefer to wait longer to see how the housing market develops this year
New RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr gets an early opportunity to strike a favourable impression with the public late next month by further loosening the LVR lending restrictions
4th Apr 18, 7:45am
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New RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr gets an early opportunity to strike a favourable impression with the public late next month by further loosening the LVR lending restrictions
Jenée Tibshraeny looks at where Tower's at - three months after completing a capital raise and nearly a year after taking out a $30m bank loan to boost its solvency
5th Mar 18, 7:04am
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Jenée Tibshraeny looks at where Tower's at - three months after completing a capital raise and nearly a year after taking out a $30m bank loan to boost its solvency
Tower settles dispute with Peak Re; Agreement for it to receive half the reinsurance it was after will see its profit take a $15.2 million hit after tax
1st Mar 18, 7:18am
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Tower settles dispute with Peak Re; Agreement for it to receive half the reinsurance it was after will see its profit take a $15.2 million hit after tax
Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility
8th Dec 17, 2:00pm
Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility
The Reserve Bank's loosening of LVR limits will give the banks greater flexibility with their lending policies - but David Hargreaves wonders if the banks will actually want that at the moment
30th Nov 17, 1:27pm
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The Reserve Bank's loosening of LVR limits will give the banks greater flexibility with their lending policies - but David Hargreaves wonders if the banks will actually want that at the moment
Reserve Bank doesn't see a collapse of house prices 'as a particularly high risk' due to Government policies, but says the new policies reinforce the RBNZ's decision to relax LVR restrictions
29th Nov 17, 3:56pm
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Reserve Bank doesn't see a collapse of house prices 'as a particularly high risk' due to Government policies, but says the new policies reinforce the RBNZ's decision to relax LVR restrictions
Reserve Bank will begin rolling back the LVR restrictions with the 'speed limit' for high LVR lending for banks increased to 15% from 10%; Investors will be required to just make 35% deposits compared with 40% now
29th Nov 17, 9:13am
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Reserve Bank will begin rolling back the LVR restrictions with the 'speed limit' for high LVR lending for banks increased to 15% from 10%; Investors will be required to just make 35% deposits compared with 40% now
Jenée Tibshraeny looks at reports from Forsyth Barr and Macquarie analysts to consider what the future holds for Tower in the absence of a takeover by Vero
2nd Aug 17, 1:46pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny looks at reports from Forsyth Barr and Macquarie analysts to consider what the future holds for Tower in the absence of a takeover by Vero
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
31st May 17, 1:53pm
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis