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Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2018 Budget
17th May 18, 3:25pm
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Our compilation of some of the key comments made in response to the 2018 Budget
Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking
8th May 18, 7:25am
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Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking
David Hargreaves updates where ANZ has got to with its now tortuous attempt to offload its New Zealand finance arm
24th Apr 18, 8:12am
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David Hargreaves updates where ANZ has got to with its now tortuous attempt to offload its New Zealand finance arm
Jenesa Jeram argues that rather than focusing on the flaws of individuals, governments might do better to explore their own behavioural biases towards retirement savings
19th Mar 18, 9:43am
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Jenesa Jeram argues that rather than focusing on the flaws of individuals, governments might do better to explore their own behavioural biases towards retirement savings
Terry Baucher outlines his three key impressions from the Tax Working Group's Submissions Background Paper
19th Mar 18, 7:18am
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Terry Baucher outlines his three key impressions from the Tax Working Group's Submissions Background Paper
Gareth Vaughan seeks answers after the RBNZ declines to release a report it commissioned on the requirement for directors to sign-off on the accuracy of bank disclosure
17th Mar 18, 10:00am
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Gareth Vaughan seeks answers after the RBNZ declines to release a report it commissioned on the requirement for directors to sign-off on the accuracy of bank disclosure
The ACCC shines a spotlight on 'less than vigorous' mortgage competition between the Australian parents of NZ's big four banks
15th Mar 18, 1:21pm
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The ACCC shines a spotlight on 'less than vigorous' mortgage competition between the Australian parents of NZ's big four banks
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says Labour & Greens working on new sustainable development indicators ahead of first 'Wellbeing Budget' next year
13th Feb 18, 5:00pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says Labour & Greens working on new sustainable development indicators ahead of first 'Wellbeing Budget' next year
Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates
9th Feb 18, 6:02am
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Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates
David Hargreaves argues that after the fiasco of the failed sale of UDC to HNA the ANZ may be keen to now quickly offload its Kiwi finance company; Heartland Bank is still interested
17th Jan 18, 4:18pm
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David Hargreaves argues that after the fiasco of the failed sale of UDC to HNA the ANZ may be keen to now quickly offload its Kiwi finance company; Heartland Bank is still interested
Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
22nd Dec 17, 10:09am
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Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
David Hargreaves believes a sale of UDC Finance to a credible New Zealand financial institution might be the only noble way out for the ANZ after the collapse of its ill-thought-out attempt to sell the business to Chinese conglomerate HNA
21st Dec 17, 1:09pm
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David Hargreaves believes a sale of UDC Finance to a credible New Zealand financial institution might be the only noble way out for the ANZ after the collapse of its ill-thought-out attempt to sell the business to Chinese conglomerate HNA
Benje Patterson looks at 10 ways to kickstart your financial health
ANZ becomes primary source of funding for UDC's lending business with investors collectively withdrawing over $550m during the past year
12th Dec 17, 10:14am
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ANZ becomes primary source of funding for UDC's lending business with investors collectively withdrawing over $550m during the past year
FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
21st Nov 17, 7:36am
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FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
Mercer's David Scobie assesses how KiwiSaver has worked out for members over the past decade on an after-tax, after-fees basis across the various risk categories
8th Nov 17, 9:26am
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Mercer's David Scobie assesses how KiwiSaver has worked out for members over the past decade on an after-tax, after-fees basis across the various risk categories
Money blogger Ryan Johnson on the 'getting rich from property' trap, sustainable frugality, automating your financial plan, the paying off debt vs investing debate, growing wealth to buy back time and more
3rd Nov 17, 10:02am
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Money blogger Ryan Johnson on the 'getting rich from property' trap, sustainable frugality, automating your financial plan, the paying off debt vs investing debate, growing wealth to buy back time and more
The ANZ's not wanting to answer questions about its now protracted sales process for UDC Finance - but it will have to soon
14th Oct 17, 7:24am
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The ANZ's not wanting to answer questions about its now protracted sales process for UDC Finance - but it will have to soon
David Hargreaves suggests the Australian masters of the ANZ may not have done the venerable New Zealand finance company UDC any favours by snatching at the highest price available for selling it
10th Oct 17, 11:29am
David Hargreaves suggests the Australian masters of the ANZ may not have done the venerable New Zealand finance company UDC any favours by snatching at the highest price available for selling it
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
7th Oct 17, 6:02am
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
Nearly 9 months after the sale was announced, the seller ANZ and would-be buyer HNA say there are still 'steps and processes' to work through in completing UDC Finance acquisition
5th Oct 17, 4:09pm
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Nearly 9 months after the sale was announced, the seller ANZ and would-be buyer HNA say there are still 'steps and processes' to work through in completing UDC Finance acquisition
FMA report on KiwiSaver exposes complacent default providers, banks slow to cut fees, and niche KiwiSaver providers' possible avoidance of low income earners
5th Oct 17, 9:15am
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FMA report on KiwiSaver exposes complacent default providers, banks slow to cut fees, and niche KiwiSaver providers' possible avoidance of low income earners
InvestNow buys RaboDirect's managed funds line, which was set up by InvestNow's managing director in 2006
3rd Oct 17, 12:59pm
InvestNow buys RaboDirect's managed funds line, which was set up by InvestNow's managing director in 2006
Rabobank Nederland is redeeming its NZ$900m perpetual, resettable bond issue after a decade during which the interest rate paid to investors dwindled to 2.88% from 9.48%
19th Sep 17, 5:02am
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Rabobank Nederland is redeeming its NZ$900m perpetual, resettable bond issue after a decade during which the interest rate paid to investors dwindled to 2.88% from 9.48%
Three years in FMA CEO Rob Everett disappointed there's only one big NZ P2P lender and at the dearth of SME lending being facilitated
6th Sep 17, 7:33pm
Three years in FMA CEO Rob Everett disappointed there's only one big NZ P2P lender and at the dearth of SME lending being facilitated