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Have we screwed the scrum too far in bank regulation?
Markets

Cameron Bagrie: Have we screwed the scrum too far in bank regulation?

The government's banking inquiry is overdue and welcome. 

Cameron Bagrie 19 Jun 2024
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The NZ cleantech companies trying to impress South Korea
Technology

The NZ cleantech companies trying to impress South Korea

South Korea is well ahead of NZ in recycling tech but lags in renewable energy.

Greg Hurrell 18 Jun 2024
Carbon prices low ahead of auction
Markets

Carbon prices low ahead of auction

The auction floor is $64, while the NZU market price is $50.

Ian Llewellyn 18 Jun 2024
Insurer AIA cuts 23 jobs

Insurer AIA cuts 23 jobs

AIA NZ has made 23 employees redundant and redeployed 'a small number'. 

Murray Jones 17 Jun 2024


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