Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Bank margins improve in 2023
Finance

Bank margins improve in 2023

NZ banks continued to be highly profitable against global metrics.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Mar 2024
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New audit standards to take a harder look at fraud
Law & Regulation

New audit standards to take a harder look at fraud

Sustainability reports can be more susceptible to fraud, says visiting standards chief.

Greg Hurrell 12 Mar 2024
He lost $816,000 on bitcoin. Now he’s celebrating
Finance

He lost $816,000 on bitcoin. Now he’s celebrating

The believers who rode bitcoin to an all-time high – and the ones who missed out.

Resident visa scheme driving investment where it's most needed: NZTE
Law & Regulation

Resident visa scheme driving investment where it's most needed: NZTE

A new $50 million fund from 2040 Ventures is keen to tap into the investor visa scheme.

Greg Hurrell 06 Mar 2024