Banking stories - Page 89
NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's economy is expected to grow at an annual pace close to three percent this year as increased building activity in its two biggest cities,.
NZ residential building activity rises 4.3% in 4th-qtr, driven by Canterbury
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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New Zealand residential building activity rose for the first time in three quarters in the final three months of 2014, led by earthquake-related rebui.
Samsung ups its game with two new smartphones
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Samsung unveils new flagship smartphones, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
NZ terms of trade fall 1.9% in 4th qtr, on falling prices for dairy exports
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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New Zealand's terms of trade fell for a second straight quarter in the final three months of 2014, as prices and volumes of dairy exports declined, wh.
IDC's take on the security paradox
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Despite CIOs claiming security as a priority, IDC reveals a startling gap between their concerns and actions in New Zealand.
Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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fintech
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reviews
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there’s always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
NZX head of policy & legal Robin Dey resigns, position split
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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NZX head of policy and legal Robin Dey has resigned after seven years with the company, and her role has been split by the stock market operator.
NZ Superfund spent $150,000, so far, in legal fees in Portuguese banking case
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has so far spent about $150,000 in legal fees as part of its case to overturn a decision by the Bank of Portugal t.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street lingers near records
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Wall Street edged higher, trading near record highs, as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a second day of testimony to Congress.
UPDATE: Kiwibank cancels eftpos, debit cards after 2 ATMs hit by card skimmers
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Kiwibank, the government owned lender and subsidiary of New Zealand Post, has taken urgent action and frozen some customer accounts after two of its.
NZ dollar holds steady after cautious testimony from the Federal Reserve chair Yellen
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar was little changed overnight after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen failed to give an indication of when the US may start rai.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street hits records
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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US equities and Treasuries gained after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled to a congressional committee that the improving economy is unlike.
NZ dollar falls as RBNZ survey shows softer inflation expectations; Yellen looms
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar fell after inflation expectations dwindled in the Reserve Bank's latest survey of local firms, who didn't expect the central ba.
Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.
NZ dollar muted as investors await Fed chair Yellen's testimony
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar was little changed as investors await US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's semi-annual testimony to US lawmakers for clues a.
Tenon delivers $2m profit in first half, on track for 2016 dividends
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Tenon, whose locally produced wood mouldings are sold in the US, turned a first-half profit as an improving US housing market pushed revenue, as fo.
Fonterra may raise its payout to farmers after upbeat dairy auctions
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group may increase its forecast payout to New Zealand dairy farmers for this season after prices for whole milk powder, the na.
Westpac NZ reaches $2.97M swaps settlement, rounding out regulator's probe into banks
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Westpac NZ to pay NZD $2.97 million in a settlement over misleading interest rate swap sales to farmers, finalising a long investigation into banks.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; NZX, ANZ down on earnings
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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NZ shares dip as NZX's rising costs and ANZ's shrinking margins disappoint investors; NZX 50 Index sees slight decline.
Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Critics of bank settlements over interest rate swap loans claim farmers haven't been paid as much in compensation as they would have if the matter.