investment

Don't bet the farm on Chinese e-commerce

29 May 18, 9:28am

Guest

Alex Worker says an over-reliance on Chinese e-commerce platforms to sell our products for us means we are quickly losing our local knowledge and are risking our future in the world’s biggest market
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China is pushing for consumption, investment and innovation

23 May 18, 11:41am

Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says a noticeable shift in China’s attention has occurred suggesting that China’s own development has become a priority
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Taking a peek at politicians' pecuniary interests

16 May 18, 2:47pm

David Chaston

7 comments

We analyse the MPs exposure to trusts, mortgages, and KiwiSaver. Yes, there are party differences, but some are not as pronounced as you might expect
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Why cryptocurrency investors need their own tax regime

10 May 18, 2:57pm

Henry Chueh

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An argument for why cryptocurrency traders can't be treated the same as property investors by the IRD
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A beast half-tamed

8 May 18, 7:25am

Guest

32 comments

Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking
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This week's guest Top 10

27 Apr 18, 10:00am

Ryan Greenaway-...

25 comments

Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on housing supply, urban planning, earthquakes, rent controls, transportation, foreign buyer bans & more
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Two cheers for Donald Trump

21 Apr 18, 11:43am

Guest

10 comments

Brian Davidson doesn't think much of Donald Trump, but he does like his policy approaches on massive stimulus, and tackling China on trade
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Orr sees headwinds around transition away from fossil fuels

19 Apr 18, 3:12pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

38 comments

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr echos 'success is failure' sentiment of his British counterpart, warning a rapid transition away from fossil fuels could cause shocks to the financial system
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Bankers bite back at Winston Peters' KiwiFund Bill

19 Apr 18, 9:20am

Jenée Tibshraeny

24 comments

Bank lobby voices concerns over NZ First's bid to have a government-guaranteed, government-run KiwiSaver provider that prioritises local investment
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Building a house 'more attractive than buying one'

18 Apr 18, 4:24pm

David Hargreaves

23 comments

ANZ economists say the cost of building a new house has become more attractive relative to the cost of buying an existing one
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House prices and debt rein in consumer spending

9 Apr 18, 1:55pm

David Hargreaves

49 comments

ANZ economists say high house prices and associated high debt levels have seen consumer spending remain more subdued than might have been expected with the economy buoyant
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Winston Peters' government-run KiwiSaver scheme a step closer

22 Feb 18, 2:47pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

59 comments

KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering'
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NZ Super Fund returned 19.8% during 2017

22 Feb 18, 10:15am

Guest

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Guardians of NZ Super say the Fund stood at $37.9 bln as at December and has returned 10.5%, after costs, since its inception in 2003
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'House price resurgence? We don't think so'

19 Feb 18, 3:15pm

David Hargreaves

25 comments

ANZ economists see house prices being capped by affordability constraints and new Government measures
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'Too quick out of the starting blocks'

19 Feb 18, 11:14am

David Hargreaves

2 comments

Westpac economists say many are getting it wrong expecting interest rates to rise soon; they don't see a rise till late next year; a subdued housing market will be a key reason why
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What would Martin Hawes do?

13 Feb 18, 10:47am

Jenée Tibshraeny

34 comments

Financial adviser Martin Hawes argues a stock market crash isn't looming, so remains bullish; Says now isn't the time for nervous investors to adjust their risk profiles
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'Houses on ice'

31 Jan 18, 12:41pm

David Hargreaves

60 comments

ANZ economists say even though house prices look 'out of whack' with incomes, they can't see a sharp downward correction
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Positives and negatives compete for housing market influence

30 Jan 18, 4:08pm

David Hargreaves

30 comments

David Hargreaves tries to make sense of the various conflicting factors influencing the housing market as 2018 gets into swing
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ASB economists doubt chances of 'significant' housing correction

22 Jan 18, 2:20pm

David Hargreaves

132 comments

Most homeowners still look 'reasonably well placed to meet mortgage commitments', ASB economists say; they see 'mild' house price rises this year
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Govt-run KiwiSaver scheme unlikely to get go-ahead

22 Dec 17, 10:09am

Jenée Tibshraeny

19 comments

Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
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