18th Feb 20, 10:18am
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment says it has worked with Kiwibank, BNZ & ANZ on Holidays Act 'non-compliance', and it continues to work with ASB & Westpac on their Holidays Act compliance processes
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment says it has worked with Kiwibank, BNZ & ANZ on Holidays Act 'non-compliance', and it continues to work with ASB & Westpac on their Holidays Act compliance processes
18th Feb 20, 10:08am
Housing sales were particularly strong in Auckland in January although prices remained around recent levels
Housing sales were particularly strong in Auckland in January although prices remained around recent levels
18th Feb 20, 9:52am
Mercer's David Scobie says share markets across the world were buoyant in the past year and New Zealand equities topped the table with an exceptional 32% return
Mercer's David Scobie says share markets across the world were buoyant in the past year and New Zealand equities topped the table with an exceptional 32% return
18th Feb 20, 8:31am
Capital Economics chief economist says the virus crisis could add to 'a growing pushback' against large and complex supply chains
Capital Economics chief economist says the virus crisis could add to 'a growing pushback' against large and complex supply chains
18th Feb 20, 7:53am
Markets very quiet with the US out for Presidents Day. China cuts MLF rate by 10bps, supporting Chinese equities and broader sentiment. NZD unchanged to start the week
Markets very quiet with the US out for Presidents Day. China cuts MLF rate by 10bps, supporting Chinese equities and broader sentiment. NZD unchanged to start the week
18th Feb 20, 7:21am
China FDI grows but PBoC trims a key rate; China leverage rises with growth expected to slump; Japan contracts; Singapore stalls; WTO gloomy; RBA fingers low rates for housing inequality; UST 10yr yield at 1.59%; oil holds and gold down; NZ$1 = 64.4 USc;
China FDI grows but PBoC trims a key rate; China leverage rises with growth expected to slump; Japan contracts; Singapore stalls; WTO gloomy; RBA fingers low rates for housing inequality; UST 10yr yield at 1.59%; oil holds and gold down; NZ$1 = 64.4 USc;
18th Feb 20, 5:00am
Document obtained by interest.co.nz highlights the different wave lengths Treasury and the RBNZ are on as they design a deposit protection regime
Document obtained by interest.co.nz highlights the different wave lengths Treasury and the RBNZ are on as they design a deposit protection regime
17th Feb 20, 3:59pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; no retail rate changes, PSI strong, migrant flows slowing, inflation gauge up, recession risks rise, swaps slip, NZD holds, & more
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; no retail rate changes, PSI strong, migrant flows slowing, inflation gauge up, recession risks rise, swaps slip, NZD holds, & more
17th Feb 20, 2:26pm
ANZ economists see trouble ahead for the economy from the declining rate in growth of bank deposits at a time of strong demand for credit
ANZ economists see trouble ahead for the economy from the declining rate in growth of bank deposits at a time of strong demand for credit
17th Feb 20, 1:11pm
BNZ economists caution that the hit to the NZ economy from our worsening Big Dry could be as bad as the impact from coronavirus and they say a recession is a 'very real risk'
BNZ economists caution that the hit to the NZ economy from our worsening Big Dry could be as bad as the impact from coronavirus and they say a recession is a 'very real risk'
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17th Feb 20, 12:02pm
Simon Bridges promises yet-to-be detailed tax relief if National's elected into government; comments on burden of 33% top income tax rate
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Simon Bridges promises yet-to-be detailed tax relief if National's elected into government; comments on burden of 33% top income tax rate
17th Feb 20, 11:44am
Big increase in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand on a long term basis, Statistics NZ figures show
Big increase in the number of Chinese citizens leaving New Zealand on a long term basis, Statistics NZ figures show
17th Feb 20, 8:43am
Roger J Kerr believes as the coronavirus economic impact plays out foreign exchange markets will recognise that the Kiwi and Aussie dollars have been oversold in the initial negative reaction to the outbreak of the virus
Roger J Kerr believes as the coronavirus economic impact plays out foreign exchange markets will recognise that the Kiwi and Aussie dollars have been oversold in the initial negative reaction to the outbreak of the virus
17th Feb 20, 8:17am
Chris Trotter assesses the problems and options the Labour Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have with the SFO probing the NZ First Foundation
Chris Trotter assesses the problems and options the Labour Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have with the SFO probing the NZ First Foundation
17th Feb 20, 7:46am
Equities consolidate on Friday night but S&P500 manages to make a fresh record high. Global rates fall after soft US retail sales release. New COVID-19 cases fall for a 3rd day in a row – should be a boost to risk assets to start the week
Equities consolidate on Friday night but S&P500 manages to make a fresh record high. Global rates fall after soft US retail sales release. New COVID-19 cases fall for a 3rd day in a row – should be a boost to risk assets to start the week
17th Feb 20, 7:21am
China virus infections seem to be peaking; economic consequences still building; EU trade surplus huge, growth tiny; US retail up, factories down; UST 10yr yield at 1.58%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 64.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
China virus infections seem to be peaking; economic consequences still building; EU trade surplus huge, growth tiny; US retail up, factories down; UST 10yr yield at 1.58%; oil and gold up; NZ$1 = 64.4 USc; TWI-5 = 70.2
17th Feb 20, 6:33am
Terry Baucher reports Inland Revenue gets curious about advances to shareholders, relents (a little) about cheque payments, and the cost of investing in Australian property rises
Terry Baucher reports Inland Revenue gets curious about advances to shareholders, relents (a little) about cheque payments, and the cost of investing in Australian property rises
16th Feb 20, 9:35am
Yuen Yuen Ang sees three possible senarios in which Xi Jinping's hold on power is weakened or even broken
Yuen Yuen Ang sees three possible senarios in which Xi Jinping's hold on power is weakened or even broken
16th Feb 20, 6:02am
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says in a low interest rate world where the bank's feeling a deposit margin squeeze, 'people need to be really careful about where they're putting their money and what returns are available and the risk profile attached to it'
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says in a low interest rate world where the bank's feeling a deposit margin squeeze, 'people need to be really careful about where they're putting their money and what returns are available and the risk profile attached to it'
15th Feb 20, 2:05pm
Keith Woodford says COVID-19 is a black swan event that is likely to have larger effects across the New Zealand and global economy than currently recognised, but with New Zealand agri-food likely to be buffered
Keith Woodford says COVID-19 is a black swan event that is likely to have larger effects across the New Zealand and global economy than currently recognised, but with New Zealand agri-food likely to be buffered
