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Jenée Tibshraeny

About

Jenée was interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery until April 2022. She also covered insurance and personal finance. Jenée has won or been a finalist in journalism awards run by the New Zealand Shareholders' Association, Insurance Council of New Zealand and NPA/Voyager.

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11 years 7 months

Latest articles

Labour's migration policy 'difficult' for business
BusinessNZ afraid reducing net migration by 20k-30k will see employers struggle to find staff and affect the $4b export education sector, yet it sees Labour's proposal to regionalise skills shortage lists as a positive
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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BusinessNZ afraid reducing net migration by 20k-30k will see employers struggle to find staff and affect the $4b export education sector, yet it sees Labour's proposal to regionalise skills shortage lists as a positive
A guide to investing in index-tracking funds in NZ
Generation Rent Investment Guide Episode 2: Index-tracking investment offerings by Smartshares, SuperLife, Simplicity and ASB compared
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Generation Rent Investment Guide Episode 2: Index-tracking investment offerings by Smartshares, SuperLife, Simplicity and ASB compared
Dean ruffles feathers Goldsmith didn't touch
KiwiSaver providers will soon be made to start disclosing their members' projected retirement savings and incomes; Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister announces rule despite banks issuing warnings over move
by Jenée Tibshraeny
11
KiwiSaver providers will soon be made to start disclosing their members' projected retirement savings and incomes; Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister announces rule despite banks issuing warnings over move
IAG: Policyholders need more protection
NZ's largest general insurer wants insurers that aren't locally incorporated to be required to hold a certain amount of assets in NZ; Says there's room for the RBNZ to require insurers to disclose more 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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NZ's largest general insurer wants insurers that aren't locally incorporated to be required to hold a certain amount of assets in NZ; Says there's room for the RBNZ to require insurers to disclose more 
90 seconds at 9 am: First-home buyers win, investors lose in Sydney
US withdraws from Paris climate agreement; First-home buyers given hand up in NSW; China's factory activity contracts contrary to US & Europe; Chinese govt boosts yuan; UST 10yr yield 2.22%; oil stable, gold down; NZ$1 = 70.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.1
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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US withdraws from Paris climate agreement; First-home buyers given hand up in NSW; China's factory activity contracts contrary to US & Europe; Chinese govt boosts yuan; UST 10yr yield 2.22%; oil stable, gold down; NZ$1 = 70.6 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.1
90 seconds at 9 am: China goes public with capital control crack down
Trump to pull out of Paris climate agreement; Chinese currency rule breakers shamed; Australian authorities attempt to plug A$40 billion black economy; European unemployment at 8-yr low; UST 10yr yield 2.21%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 71 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.2
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Trump to pull out of Paris climate agreement; Chinese currency rule breakers shamed; Australian authorities attempt to plug A$40 billion black economy; European unemployment at 8-yr low; UST 10yr yield 2.21%; oil down, gold up; NZ$1 = 71 US¢, TWI-5 = 75.2
'Recent events remind insurers of the need for sufficient capital & reinsurance'
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
by Jenée Tibshraeny
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
Capital controls key to China curbing its debt
China's credit rating downgrade underlines need for authorities to keep preventing Chinese from investing their savings overseas, Asia expert says 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
15
China's credit rating downgrade underlines need for authorities to keep preventing Chinese from investing their savings overseas, Asia expert says 
The KiwiSaver/property investor confidence divide
FMA 'leaning heavily' on KiwiSaver providers as confidence in NZ's financial markets is lowest among KiwiSaver investors and highest among property investors
by Jenée Tibshraeny
6
FMA 'leaning heavily' on KiwiSaver providers as confidence in NZ's financial markets is lowest among KiwiSaver investors and highest among property investors
PM tells firms to cough up if they want to attract workers with the right skills
Prime Minister Bill English admits wage growth isn't 'hot'; Says businesses need to increase pay significantly before complaining about skills shortages
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Prime Minister Bill English admits wage growth isn't 'hot'; Says businesses need to increase pay significantly before complaining about skills shortages
Insured homeowners to pay up to $69 more a year in EQC levies
EQC levy to be bumped up 33%; Hike for insured homeowners comes further to 39% fire service levy increase; Decision on EQC Act Review on the way 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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EQC levy to be bumped up 33%; Hike for insured homeowners comes further to 39% fire service levy increase; Decision on EQC Act Review on the way 
RBNZ can 'promote confidence' not 'protect policyholders' 
RBNZ on insurance regulation: 'Our role is to prod in the right areas and make sure management are on top of what they need to be on top of, rather than doing that job for them'
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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RBNZ on insurance regulation: 'Our role is to prod in the right areas and make sure management are on top of what they need to be on top of, rather than doing that job for them'
Tower uses bank loan to stay afloat
Tower gets $30 million cash advance from BNZ as quake costs see it only $5 million away from breaching the RBNZ solvency requirements
by Jenée Tibshraeny
11
Tower gets $30 million cash advance from BNZ as quake costs see it only $5 million away from breaching the RBNZ solvency requirements
Power imbalance between insurers and their customers to be tackled
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to a 'significant package of insurance contract law reform in 2018'; Admits archaic disclosure rules are divisive
by Jenée Tibshraeny
9
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to a 'significant package of insurance contract law reform in 2018'; Admits archaic disclosure rules are divisive
How you could be stood up by a 'stand down' clause
Independent complaints body warns: Don't cancel your old life insurance policy until the stand down period of your new one has lapsed
by Jenée Tibshraeny
Independent complaints body warns: Don't cancel your old life insurance policy until the stand down period of your new one has lapsed
A 101 guide to buying property with mates
Generation Rent Investment Guide Episode 1: What you need to know about LVRs, KiwiSaver and liability before joining forces with others to buy property
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Generation Rent Investment Guide Episode 1: What you need to know about LVRs, KiwiSaver and liability before joining forces with others to buy property
90 seconds at 9 am: Macron chases consensus
French president appoints PM from right, meets Angela Merkel; Chinese growth softens; cyber attacks slow; UST 10yr yield up to 2.34%; oil up, gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 68.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.6
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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French president appoints PM from right, meets Angela Merkel; Chinese growth softens; cyber attacks slow; UST 10yr yield up to 2.34%; oil up, gold unchanged; NZ$1 = 68.8 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.6
Tech wonder child weighs in on AML de-risking debate
Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
How Rogernomics has favoured property investors
Terry Baucher on how the proliferation of KiwiSaver is making the need for a fully fledged capital gains tax all the more urgent  
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Terry Baucher on how the proliferation of KiwiSaver is making the need for a fully fledged capital gains tax all the more urgent  
IMF: Insurance claims handling 'effectively unregulated'
IMF calls for FMA to immediately fill cracks in the system so 'all aspects of the insurance product life cycle' are regulated
by Jenée Tibshraeny
IMF calls for FMA to immediately fill cracks in the system so 'all aspects of the insurance product life cycle' are regulated
90 seconds at 9 am: Frexit no more
Centrist Macron beats far-right Le Pen in French election; US jobs data gives Fed ammo for rate hike; McClay to talk TPP with Vietnam; UST 10yr yield up to 2.35%; oil and gold remain low; NZ$1 = 69 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.8
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Centrist Macron beats far-right Le Pen in French election; US jobs data gives Fed ammo for rate hike; McClay to talk TPP with Vietnam; UST 10yr yield up to 2.35%; oil and gold remain low; NZ$1 = 69 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.8
90 seconds at 9 am: Household debt RBA's big concern
Obamacare repeal Bill passed, RBA says households could pose greatest threat to stability in downturn, air travel demand soars, hopes for TPP remain; UST 10yr yield at 2.31%; oil near 6-month low, gold down; NZ$1 = 68.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.4
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Obamacare repeal Bill passed, RBA says households could pose greatest threat to stability in downturn, air travel demand soars, hopes for TPP remain; UST 10yr yield at 2.31%; oil near 6-month low, gold down; NZ$1 = 68.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.4
Strategies for managing your nest egg through retirement
Four approaches the Society of Actuaries suggests you could adopt as you convert your retirement savings into income
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Four approaches the Society of Actuaries suggests you could adopt as you convert your retirement savings into income
Gareth Morgan eyes Winston Peters' kingmaker spot
Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo' 
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo' 
90 seconds at 9 am: Fed dismisses slowing growth as 'transitionary'
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on hold but remains 'accommodative' to increases; US hiring slows; Eurozone GDP growth looks good; air freight demand hits 6-year high; UST 10yr yield at 2.30%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.7
by Jenée Tibshraeny
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on hold but remains 'accommodative' to increases; US hiring slows; Eurozone GDP growth looks good; air freight demand hits 6-year high; UST 10yr yield at 2.30%; oil and gold down; NZ$1 = 68.7 US¢, TWI-5 = 73.7