On the Money: INFINZ gives some glowing awards, out of Left Field, and more

On the Money: INFINZ gives some glowing awards, out of Left Field, and more
Up in the air! (Image: Getty)
Paul McBeth
Rose-tinted award seasonIt seems there is one thing that people say when events are unfolding and another when they want to win a gong for their efforts in hindsight.A case in point is the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand’s (INFINZ) awards for excellence in the financial services ecosystem.The award for "mid-market debt transaction of the year” went to Lodestone Energy and those involved in its subordinated debt financing deal. For those not aware, Lodestone is led by electricity veteran Gary Holden and was one of...

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