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Crunch time: inside the Condev crisis
Supply Chain

Crunch time: inside the Condev crisis

Queensland developers are being asked to inject millions as Condev races to complete projects and avert collapse.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction
Software-as-a-Service

Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction

Payment disputes and tougher retention rules are pushing construction firms towards digital tools to avoid fines and delays.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Further mortgage restrictions coming as house price growth continues
Bank of New Zealand

Further mortgage restrictions coming as house price growth continues

Borrowers face tighter lending rules as the Reserve Bank moves to curb risky loans amid house values rising 1.8% in July.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
Final week to have your say on LVRs
Bank of New Zealand

Final week to have your say on LVRs

House buyers and investors face tighter mortgage rules from 1 March as the Reserve Bank warns high-LVR lending is rising again.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
Should mortgage holidays be extended?
Small Business

Should mortgage holidays be extended?

House prices and sales could weaken in September unless the Government extends mortgage deferrals as the wage subsidy ends and election looms.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020
The real test comes in the second half
Gaming

The real test comes in the second half

Bond markets and prolonged virus disruption could strain weaker firms, with airlines, shipping and non-food retail facing the biggest risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market
Law

Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market

Auckland’s more permissive zoning is helping ease prices, widen lending and give first-time buyers a better shot at home ownership.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
New app conducts background checks on potential tenants
Data Privacy

New app conducts background checks on potential tenants

Wellington-based startup Proper launches an app enabling landlords to conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants, ensuring trustworthy renters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fintech

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Global Stories

Credit risk stories

Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt
Buy Now Pay Later

Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt

Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Why cash is no longer king in Australia
Credit risk

Why cash is no longer king in Australia

Australia atop in Asia-Pacific for B2B credit sales, yet 25% lack a credit strategy amid economic uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017