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Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured
Risk & Compliance

Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured

Rising rebuild costs are leaving many Kiwi homeowners exposed, with 30% unsure their cover would fully replace a total-loss house.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Kicking off the financial year right
Data Analytics

Kicking off the financial year right

Busy tradies in New Zealand risk cash-flow headaches unless they tighten invoicing, GST and PAYE routines now, says Fergus founder Dan Pollard.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m
Data Analytics

Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m

Apple NZ reports healthy revenue and modest profit in 2020, with revenue reaching $965.5m and a profit of $23.3m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn
Risk & Compliance

Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn

New Zealand property owners are being urged to avoid panic decisions, as low rates and support measures may help cushion the lockdown fallout.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns
Investment

Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns

Four out of five New Zealanders save beyond KiwiSaver, but most overestimate their interest returns, research from Sharesies reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
eCommerce

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
Could build-to-rent solve the housing crisis?
KPMG

Could build-to-rent solve the housing crisis?

A new hybrid rent-to-buy model could give buyers price certainty and help unlock more homes as Australia’s rental market strains further.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Government invests in financial literacy education
Financial Literacy

Government invests in financial literacy education

Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Financial Literacy stories

Lista unveils new branding and focus on personal finance
Financial Literacy

Lista unveils new branding and focus on personal finance

Lista, a finance application from the Philippines, is rebranding to emphasise personal finance and encourage users to gain financial literacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
ANZ digital finance transformations falling behind
Digital Transformation

ANZ digital finance transformations falling behind

Only 5% of Australian organisations and 2% of their New Zealand counterparts have a strategy to accomplish a robust digital finance transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns

Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Literacy stories

Montessori Australia, Raiz Invest improve financial literacy
EduTech

Montessori Australia, Raiz Invest improve financial literacy

Montessori Australia (MA) has announced it is partnering with Raiz Invest to improve financial literacy for Australian children.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022