Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Wisdom from Milford’s ‘oldest’ fund manager
Markets

Wisdom from Milford’s ‘oldest’ fund manager

Stephen Johnston has been watching markets since 1997.

Gregor Thompson 09 Jan 2025
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RBNZ issues first non-bank deposit-taker licence in nearly a decade
News in Brief

RBNZ issues first non-bank deposit-taker licence in nearly a decade

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has issued a non-bank deposit taker licence to newly formed finance company Welcome.The last time the central bank issued a license was in 2017 to Christian Savings, which was previously licensed as Christian Savings Incorporated, according to the...

Staff reporters 08 Jan 2025
M&A outlook: get set for big ticket IPOs
Primary Sector

M&A outlook: get set for big ticket IPOs

Experts are picking a surge in mergers and acquisitions activity for 2025.

How tax rules discourage wealthy investor migrants
Policy

How tax rules discourage wealthy investor migrants

Covid refugees facing a four-year time limit on tax status are forcing the issue.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Jan 2025