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New Zealand remains a better place to save than Australia via a term deposit, with our interest rates higher. But the advantages may ease back in 2024
27th Nov 23, 12:47pm
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New Zealand remains a better place to save than Australia via a term deposit, with our interest rates higher. But the advantages may ease back in 2024
We are not there yet, but Govt guaranteed bank accounts are closer - and the pricing for that protection is inching into retail deposit interest rates. We don't notice as rates shift higher. But there are ways to get a sense of what is happening
10th Jan 23, 11:30am
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We are not there yet, but Govt guaranteed bank accounts are closer - and the pricing for that protection is inching into retail deposit interest rates. We don't notice as rates shift higher. But there are ways to get a sense of what is happening
There are still substantial interest rate advantages in holding New Zealand term deposits, compared to the 'safety' advantages of holding Australian term deposits. But Australian rates may be our future
29th Jul 22, 6:42am
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There are still substantial interest rate advantages in holding New Zealand term deposits, compared to the 'safety' advantages of holding Australian term deposits. But Australian rates may be our future
Term deposit interest rates are falling further, with the premium for longer terms having almost evaporated; savers are still getting paid something for 'risk' - but this may not last
10th Jul 19, 10:15am
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Term deposit interest rates are falling further, with the premium for longer terms having almost evaporated; savers are still getting paid something for 'risk' - but this may not last
David Chaston explains why it is a bad idea for the investment scrum to be screwed in favour of the wealthy, and essentially exclude and penalise those who have no weight in the game by making them pay
25th Jun 19, 2:37pm
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David Chaston explains why it is a bad idea for the investment scrum to be screwed in favour of the wealthy, and essentially exclude and penalise those who have no weight in the game by making them pay