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Latest bond tender of NZ$115 mln received bids for NZ$235 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.6352% (previously 5.0304%)
11th Sep 13, 3:24pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$115 mln received bids for NZ$235 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.6352% (previously 5.0304%)
Latest Govt bill tender of NZ$280 mln received bids for NZ$420 mln with an average weighted yield of 2.7150% (previously 2.515%)
10th Sep 13, 3:25pm
Latest Govt bill tender of NZ$280 mln received bids for NZ$420 mln with an average weighted yield of 2.7150% (previously 2.515%)
Craig Simpson examines how the current average term deposit rates stack up against bank corporate bonds
9th Sep 13, 3:29pm
Craig Simpson examines how the current average term deposit rates stack up against bank corporate bonds
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for $703 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 2.8293% (versus 2.3204% previously)
5th Sep 13, 2:32pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for $703 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 2.8293% (versus 2.3204% previously)
65% of economists polled believe the US Federal Reserve will begin cutting back their bond buying program in September
5th Sep 13, 9:31am
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65% of economists polled believe the US Federal Reserve will begin cutting back their bond buying program in September
ANZ NZ is the latest major bank looking to raise capital through floating rate note offer
21st Aug 13, 4:28pm
ANZ NZ is the latest major bank looking to raise capital through floating rate note offer
BNZ says its 6 month old KiwiSaver scheme has $78m under management and 19,000 members
15th Aug 13, 4:38pm
BNZ says its 6 month old KiwiSaver scheme has $78m under management and 19,000 members
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for NZ$815 mln with an average weighted yield of 4.3543%
15th Aug 13, 2:37pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for NZ$815 mln with an average weighted yield of 4.3543%
Aussie low-baller targets Fonterra bond holders with an offer significantly below the current price
15th Aug 13, 1:58pm
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Aussie low-baller targets Fonterra bond holders with an offer significantly below the current price
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for $683 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 2.3204% (versus 2.2455% previously)
6th Aug 13, 11:10am
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Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln received bids for $683 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 2.3204% (versus 2.2455% previously)
Westpac and ASB have raised close to NZ$1 bln between them in July via a mix of floating rate and fixed rate bonds
6th Aug 13, 10:24am
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Westpac and ASB have raised close to NZ$1 bln between them in July via a mix of floating rate and fixed rate bonds
Craigs Investment Partners KiwiSaver results show 5-year returns for diversified portfolios are lagging benchmark
6th Aug 13, 8:55am
Craigs Investment Partners KiwiSaver results show 5-year returns for diversified portfolios are lagging benchmark
Latest bond tender of NZ$195 mln received bids for NZ$312 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.0304%
31st Jul 13, 4:52pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$195 mln received bids for NZ$312 mln with 8 year bond yielding an average 5.0304%
AMP's KiwiSaver results show investors who remain in the default fund are sacrificing a better lifestyle in retirement
30th Jul 13, 9:44am
AMP's KiwiSaver results show investors who remain in the default fund are sacrificing a better lifestyle in retirement
Westpac's quarterly KiwiSaver returns impacted by bonds selling off and equities struggling at the same time
29th Jul 13, 12:36pm
Westpac's quarterly KiwiSaver returns impacted by bonds selling off and equities struggling at the same time
Brook's KiwiSaver results illustrate how much of a headwind their Australian shareholdings have been on portfolios
29th Jul 13, 12:29pm
Brook's KiwiSaver results illustrate how much of a headwind their Australian shareholdings have been on portfolios
Fidelity's KiwiSaver Scheme was named KiwiSaver Provider of the Year by members of the Professional Advisers Association
27th Jul 13, 3:20pm
Fidelity's KiwiSaver Scheme was named KiwiSaver Provider of the Year by members of the Professional Advisers Association
The latest KiwiSaver results from OnePath, SIL and ANZ shows SIL funds streaks ahead despite International Property Fund having negative return since inception
27th Jul 13, 3:18pm
The latest KiwiSaver results from OnePath, SIL and ANZ shows SIL funds streaks ahead despite International Property Fund having negative return since inception
Forsyth Barr's Premium Yield KiwiSaver fund bucks the trend and records a positive quarterly result; Australian equities still performing poorly
24th Jul 13, 11:08am
Forsyth Barr's Premium Yield KiwiSaver fund bucks the trend and records a positive quarterly result; Australian equities still performing poorly
Craig Simpson provides an overview of the Staples Rodway KiwiSaver Scheme and its recent performance
22nd Jul 13, 3:13pm
Craig Simpson provides an overview of the Staples Rodway KiwiSaver Scheme and its recent performance
Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
18th Jul 13, 3:13pm
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Craig Simpson asks should bond investors be looking to buy fixed rate or floating rate notes right now?
Grosvenor KiwiSaver results reflect the mood of the markets and highlight how volatile returns from smaller companies can be
15th Jul 13, 5:02pm
Grosvenor KiwiSaver results reflect the mood of the markets and highlight how volatile returns from smaller companies can be
Milford Asset Management's KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund records a negative return after a dream run of 20 consecutive positive months
15th Jul 13, 2:01pm
Milford Asset Management's KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund records a negative return after a dream run of 20 consecutive positive months
Mercer's KiwiSaver results show portfolios hit by recent market turmoil but hold up over the longer term
15th Jul 13, 9:44am
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Mercer's KiwiSaver results show portfolios hit by recent market turmoil but hold up over the longer term
ASB launches NZ$100 mln 5-year bond issue open to unlimited oversubscriptions through a combination of fixed rate and floating rate notes
12th Jul 13, 10:41am
ASB launches NZ$100 mln 5-year bond issue open to unlimited oversubscriptions through a combination of fixed rate and floating rate notes