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NZ dollar falls as RBNZ survey shows softer inflation expectations; Yellen looms
US Federal Reserve

NZ dollar falls as RBNZ survey shows softer inflation expectations; Yellen looms

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Will MYOB gain a competitive edge with its API program?
Fintech

Will MYOB gain a competitive edge with its API program?

MYOB has announced its API program is 2,000 API developer partners strong after two years, when MYOB introduced APIs for its flagship products.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls

New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Russell Jones: Banking on technology
Fintech

Russell Jones: Banking on technology

ASB's Russell Jones mixes tech and human touch to shape future banking, focusing on customer-centric innovation beyond just the bits and bytes.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
Will NetSuite's new senior vice president be its secret weapon?
Fintech

Will NetSuite's new senior vice president be its secret weapon?

NetSuite has appointed Lee Thompson, who will head up NetSuite's sales operations and work to build the sales organisation across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Malware

Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait

As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets
Crypto

Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets

New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Xero shares climb 24% in one week as seller leaves the market
Fintech

Xero shares climb 24% in one week as seller leaves the market

Xero's stock surges a striking 24% as rumours buzz of a persistent seller's exit, boosting shares to their highest since October.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
NZ dollar muted as investors await Fed chair Yellen's testimony
NZD

NZ dollar muted as investors await Fed chair Yellen's testimony

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Tenon delivers $2m profit in first half, on track for 2016 dividends
Supply Chain

Tenon delivers $2m profit in first half, on track for 2016 dividends

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Fonterra may raise its payout to farmers after upbeat dairy auctions
Fonterra

Fonterra may raise its payout to farmers after upbeat dairy auctions

Fonterra Cooperative Group may increase its forecast payout to New Zealand dairy farmers for this season after prices for whole milk powder, the na.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Westpac NZ reaches $2.97M swaps settlement, rounding out regulator's probe into banks
Westpac

Westpac NZ reaches $2.97M swaps settlement, rounding out regulator's probe into banks

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; NZX, ANZ down on earnings
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; NZX, ANZ down on earnings

NZ shares dip as NZX's rising costs and ANZ's shrinking margins disappoint investors; NZX 50 Index sees slight decline.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful
Westpac

Critics slam bank compensation for rural interest rate swaps as woeful

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
ANZ Bank says NZ unit 'performing strongly' in 1Q as cash profit falls 0.2%
ANZ Bank

ANZ Bank says NZ unit 'performing strongly' in 1Q as cash profit falls 0.2%

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group says its New Zealand division performed strongly in the final three months of 2014 as cash profit slipped 0.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
NZ dollar nears record vs. A$ as retail sales beat expectations
NZ Dollar

NZ dollar nears record vs. A$ as retail sales beat expectations

The New Zealand dollar rose against its Australian counterpart as retail sales beat expectations, reinforcing the view that the economic tide is in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Fletcher ahead of earnings
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Fletcher ahead of earnings

NZ shares surge, led by Fletcher Building, amidst investor optimism before the company's expected robust earnings reveal next week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy
Fintech

Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015