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We correct an error in our previous KiwiSaver rankings for the Mercer funds to March 2014
2nd May 14, 1:41pm
We correct an error in our previous KiwiSaver rankings for the Mercer funds to March 2014
US consumer spending higher, factories expand, strong jobs gains; criminal charges close for banks; China PMI disappoints; NZ$1 = US$0.863, TWI = 80.2
2nd May 14, 7:29am
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US consumer spending higher, factories expand, strong jobs gains; criminal charges close for banks; China PMI disappoints; NZ$1 = US$0.863, TWI = 80.2
The red bank shifts some rates higher, although makes bonus savers wait for their increases
1st May 14, 5:01pm
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The red bank shifts some rates higher, although makes bonus savers wait for their increases
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; we meet China regs, NZ FDI sees little China investment, rate change flurry, wholesale rates ease
1st May 14, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; we meet China regs, NZ FDI sees little China investment, rate change flurry, wholesale rates ease
ASB hikes credit card cash advances interest rate by 2.0%; now more in line with rivals
1st May 14, 11:18am
ASB hikes credit card cash advances interest rate by 2.0%; now more in line with rivals
BNZ follows mortgage rate hike with a range of equivalent term deposit rate rises, setting itself slightly above its main rivals
1st May 14, 8:41am
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BNZ follows mortgage rate hike with a range of equivalent term deposit rate rises, setting itself slightly above its main rivals
Three banks change mortgage rates this morning, some up, some down, some market leading
1st May 14, 8:21am
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Three banks change mortgage rates this morning, some up, some down, some market leading
US economy stumbles; US Fed stays on taper track; oil, gold, bond yields fall; EU dismisses Tobin Tax challenge; new PPP update; NZ$1 = US$0.861, TWI = 80.0
1st May 14, 7:30am
US economy stumbles; US Fed stays on taper track; oil, gold, bond yields fall; EU dismisses Tobin Tax challenge; new PPP update; NZ$1 = US$0.861, TWI = 80.0
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; the rush to fix, a couple of rate changes, households flush, confidence high, bank bills up
30th Apr 14, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; the rush to fix, a couple of rate changes, households flush, confidence high, bank bills up
TSB offers a new two year home loan 'special' as it raises most other home loan rates
30th Apr 14, 1:27pm
TSB offers a new two year home loan 'special' as it raises most other home loan rates
US confidence high, home ownership rate falls; China Gini score very high, wants some investments to fail; London gold seat worthless; NZ$1 = US$0.855, TWI = 79.6
30th Apr 14, 7:27am
US confidence high, home ownership rate falls; China Gini score very high, wants some investments to fail; London gold seat worthless; NZ$1 = US$0.855, TWI = 79.6
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; big trade surplus, beef and lamb price rises, CPW starts construction, online retail grows strongly
29th Apr 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; big trade surplus, beef and lamb price rises, CPW starts construction, online retail grows strongly
Kiwibank is third bank to pass on the full OCR rise to floating mortgage customers; keeps its offset rate advantage
29th Apr 14, 8:08am
Kiwibank is third bank to pass on the full OCR rise to floating mortgage customers; keeps its offset rate advantage
US home sales glimmer; ECB QE 'unlikely'; Sth Korea grows strongly; China tightens iron ore financing; NZ$1 = US$0.853, TWI = 79.4
29th Apr 14, 7:44am
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US home sales glimmer; ECB QE 'unlikely'; Sth Korea grows strongly; China tightens iron ore financing; NZ$1 = US$0.853, TWI = 79.4
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; retail rate increase silence, Kiwibank's capital plan, AMP's new adviser manager, wholesale rate slippage
28th Apr 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Monday; retail rate increase silence, Kiwibank's capital plan, AMP's new adviser manager, wholesale rate slippage
Monday's Top 10: China's huge, risky transition; practical Piketty options; 297 words; the forever battery; Eduardo Porter; SOI; Clarke & Dawe; Dilbert, and more
28th Apr 14, 10:30am
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Monday's Top 10: China's huge, risky transition; practical Piketty options; 297 words; the forever battery; Eduardo Porter; SOI; Clarke & Dawe; Dilbert, and more
US orders and confidence are up but so are jobless claims; China leading indicators rise; Russia's credit rating cut; NZ$1 = US$0.857, TWI = 79.8
28th Apr 14, 7:18am
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US orders and confidence are up but so are jobless claims; China leading indicators rise; Russia's credit rating cut; NZ$1 = US$0.857, TWI = 79.8
ASB passes on the full OCR rise to floating mortgage customers; also raises some short term deposit rates
24th Apr 14, 5:40pm
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ASB passes on the full OCR rise to floating mortgage customers; also raises some short term deposit rates
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; wholesale rates unchanged, currency rises, mortgage approvals strong, Fonterra fix-ups, China beef demand strong
24th Apr 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; wholesale rates unchanged, currency rises, mortgage approvals strong, Fonterra fix-ups, China beef demand strong
State owned bank changes term deposit rates before announcing any mortgage rate changes, following OCR hike
24th Apr 14, 10:50am
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State owned bank changes term deposit rates before announcing any mortgage rate changes, following OCR hike
US housing markets losing traction; manufacturing expanding in the US and Europe, but not China; US oil stocks at 80 year high; NZ$1 = US$0.858, TWI = 79.9
24th Apr 14, 7:28am
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US housing markets losing traction; manufacturing expanding in the US and Europe, but not China; US oil stocks at 80 year high; NZ$1 = US$0.858, TWI = 79.9
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; immigrant surge, credit card debt jumps, bank bills rise further, AUD falls
23rd Apr 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; immigrant surge, credit card debt jumps, bank bills rise further, AUD falls
We compare the KiwiSaver returns of all conservative funds, including default funds, using our unique 'regular savings' method of assessing performance
23rd Apr 14, 2:51pm
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We compare the KiwiSaver returns of all conservative funds, including default funds, using our unique 'regular savings' method of assessing performance
Good earnings boost stocks; gold and oil lower; US house sales fall; El Niño imminent say Aussies; NZ$1 = US$0.860, TWI = 79.9
23rd Apr 14, 7:44am
Good earnings boost stocks; gold and oil lower; US house sales fall; El Niño imminent say Aussies; NZ$1 = US$0.860, TWI = 79.9
ANZ increases low equity fixed interest rate threshold from an 80% loan-to-value ratio to 90%
22nd Apr 14, 7:15pm
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ANZ increases low equity fixed interest rate threshold from an 80% loan-to-value ratio to 90%