Finance

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Net assets down, losses widen in Macquarie Group NZ's FY
Finance

Net assets down, losses widen in Macquarie Group NZ's FY

Financial group books wider full-year loss as net assets slip.

Staff reporters 12 Sep 2025
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Craigs' sweet spot for golden visa investors
Finance

Craigs' sweet spot for golden visa investors

Billionaires can go solo. For other wealthy investors, there's Craigs' new fund.

Rates capping could hit council credit ratings
Finance

Rates capping could hit council credit ratings

Treasury warns rates are ‘significantly below’ sustainable levels.

Oliver Lewis 11 Sep 2025
Majority of CFOs want Govt policy shift, but don't expect it
Finance

Majority of CFOs want Govt policy shift, but don't expect it

The Mood of the CFO survey shows a “two speed” economy with wildly divergent results.

Dileepa Fonseka 10 Sep 2025