Money management stories - Page 2
NZ dollar heads for 4.2% decline in 2014, reflecting weaker dairy prices, stronger greenback
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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nz dollar
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trade
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money management
NZ dollar ends 2014 down 4.2%, hit by falling dairy prices and a buoyant US dollar, but may rebound as the local economy shines.
NZ dairy herd rises to record 6.7M as sheep flock falls to 29.6M
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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trade
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exports
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money management
The nation's dairy herd rose 4 percent in the latest year, extending the long-term trend that has seen milk become the dominant farm product.
Comvita shareholders exercise 5.6M of 6.9M rights on offer, triggering shortfall bookbuild
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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trade
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exports
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money management
The Te Puke-based maker of health products based on manuka honey aimed to raise $24.4 million in the offer at $3.55 apiece.
NZ weekly rents rise 5.3% in November as annual increases slow
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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rbnz
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property market
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money management
NZ sees a 5.3% rise in weekly rents for November, signalling a slowing trend in annual increases, with Trade Me noting housing rents plateauing.
High Court turns down Kuwait Finance House claim over Canterbury funding
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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investment
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court case
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money management
The Kuwaiti firm asked the court to uphold a ruling in the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution against Berkeley, California-based David Teece.
NZ dollar heads for 0.9% fall as US jobs report looms
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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nz dollar
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money management
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shareholders
As the US jobs report looms, the NZ dollar is set for a 0.9% tumble, amidst global shifts and economic speculations.
Abano agrees to sell orthotics business, taking 'small loss' against 2015 results
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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investment
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m&a
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money management
Abano Healthcare sells its orthotics arm to private investors, accepting a small loss on 2015 results, steering focus towards dental growth.
NZ dollar heads for 0.4% decline as greenback strengthens on yen
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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shares
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nz dollar
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money management
The kiwi slid to 78.81 US cents at 5pm from 79.15 cents at 8am on Monday. The trade-weighted index edged lower to 78.29 from 78.38 on Monday.
ASB trims milk price forecast by 40c in wake of GDT prices hitting lowest level in five years
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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shares
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trade
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money management
ASB cuts milk price forecast by 40c to $4.70/kgMS as GlobalDairyTrade hits a 5-year low, shaking NZ dairy farmers' confidence.
UPDATE: Weekly rental increases hit city-dwellers rather than the provinces
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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trade me
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property market
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money management
Urban renters feel the pinch as weekly rental costs soar by 6.4%, with cities facing sharper increases compared to provincial areas.
Xero's shrinking losses
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
Xero narrows its losses to $3.7m from $4.7m, as global expansion and robust home market herald its rise as a future online accounting titan.
Significant milestones for Bartercard
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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bartercard
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money management
Bartercard NZ celebrates a decade with current shareholders and surpasses $2.5 billion in trades, a testament to the enduring value of barter.
Integrated solution
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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crm
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martech
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case study
Custom software development is commonly perceived as a black pit into which you pour your hopes, your efforts, and loads of money and time.
When whatsitsname blew its top
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.