Public markets risk being strangled, says Steven Joyce

Public markets risk being strangled, says Steven Joyce
Steven Joyce has more time for gardening these days, and is keeping busy outside politics. (Image: NZME)
Pattrick Smellie
Far too many companies are deciding they “can’t be bothered” seeking a listing on the New Zealand stock exchange, says a John Key-era finance minister, Steven Joyce.Speaking to BusinessDesk on the latest Sharesies Shared Lunch podcast, the recently appointed director of The Icehouse and its venture capital subsidiary Icehouse Ventures said the range of alternative sources of capital, combined with increasing regulatory burdens, meant “not enough” NZ companies are seeking to list.Joyce founded and listed broadcaster...

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