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A CIO isn't enough, enterprises need a CDO as well
Risk & Compliance

A CIO isn't enough, enterprises need a CDO as well

Digital surge redefines roles; Gartner urges firms to appoint Chief Data Officers alongside CIOs to spearhead data strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
NZ dollar touches 3-week high vs. Aussie on divergent interest rate paths
NZ Dollar

NZ dollar touches 3-week high vs. Aussie on divergent interest rate paths

The New Zealand dollar hit a three-week high against the Aussie after New Zealand's Reserve Bank reiterated that interest rates are expected to rem.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Bigpipe takes aim at Spark
Unified Communications

Bigpipe takes aim at Spark

Bigpipe has set its sights on gaining the number three spot in the New Zealand market and says OTT services may be on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
NetSuite invests heavily in New Zealand market
Fintech

NetSuite invests heavily in New Zealand market

NetSuite bolsters NZ presence, investing in partnerships to boost cloud services for the local burgeoning SME market.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Wheeler says keeping interest rates on hold 'most prudent option', eyes Auckland housing market
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Wheeler says keeping interest rates on hold 'most prudent option', eyes Auckland housing market

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler acknowledged calls to cut interest rates, given the tumbling price of crude oil, before arguing that keeping r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
While you were sleeping: Oil rally continues
Banking

While you were sleeping: Oil rally continues

Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced with oil prices and optimism about the potential for a debt agreement between the European Union an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first
Unified Communications

Westpac's new online banking platform a Kiwi first

Westpac launches 'Westpac One', New Zealand's premier fully-responsive online banking platform, revolutionising digital finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
NZX's SuperLife may end up controlling unprofitable, cash-strapped Energy Mad
Energy Mad

NZX's SuperLife may end up controlling unprofitable, cash-strapped Energy Mad

SuperLife, the funds management firm acquired by NZX in December, may end up with a controlling stake in unprofitable lightbulb maker Energy Mad af.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Argosy buys 5 Wellington industrial properties for $59 million
Argosy Property

Argosy buys 5 Wellington industrial properties for $59 million

Argosy Property, the listed property investor, has spent $59 million buying five industrial sites in Wellington as part of a plan to reduce exposur.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
MYOB continues its 'war on paper' for SMEs
Fintech

MYOB continues its 'war on paper' for SMEs

MYOB boosts its digital armoury for SMEs by launching a complimentary 'smart bills' feature, enhancing its pursuit to eliminate paper.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
MYOB targets all business sizes with cloud solutions
Fintech

MYOB targets all business sizes with cloud solutions

MYOB introduces client portal to transform collaboration between accountants and clients. 67% of new registrations are for cloud accounting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
Enprise Group acquires Kiwi software reseller Global Bizpro
Fintech

Enprise Group acquires Kiwi software reseller Global Bizpro

Software and services company Enprise Group has acquired the MYOB EXO practice of Kiwi software services company GlobalBizpro.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
NZ dollar holds near 3-week high against Australian dollar as payrolls awaited
Human Capital Management

NZ dollar holds near 3-week high against Australian dollar as payrolls awaited

The New Zealand dollar held near a three-week high against the Australian dollar and remained elevated against the greenback as traders await US no.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
ANZ AgriFocus forecasts farmgate milk price of $4.50-to-$4.70/kgMS with tide turned on dairy prices
AgriHQ

ANZ AgriFocus forecasts farmgate milk price of $4.50-to-$4.70/kgMS with tide turned on dairy prices

ANZ AgriFocus signals modest dairy rebound with a projected NZ farmgate milk price of $4.50-4.70/kgMS amidst economic risks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation
Statistics NZ

CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation

New Zealand employment data showed a record number of people entered the workforce in the fourth quarter and the participation rate reached an all-.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as RBA rate cut stokes demand for yield
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as RBA rate cut stokes demand for yield

New Zealand shares gained after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate to a record low, making the returns on offer in New Zealand more at.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
NZ dollar drops vs. greenback, gains vs. Aussie after RBA cuts key rate to 2.25%
NZ Dollar

NZ dollar drops vs. greenback, gains vs. Aussie after RBA cuts key rate to 2.25%

The New Zealand dollar fell to a four-year low against the greenback and gained against the Australian dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia c.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares resume rally led by MRP; Kathmandu tumbles
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares resume rally led by MRP; Kathmandu tumbles

New Zealand shares rose, heading back toward a record high after a two-day slide, as investors regained their appetite for companies offering relat.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015