Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
The Reserve Bank looks at wealth distribution – not asset prices
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The Reserve Bank looks at wealth distribution – not asset prices

There's a key piece of research missing in an analytical note from the RBNZ, critics say. Should it even have been published without it?

Jenny Ruth 04 Feb 2022
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House buyers worried about getting fiinance
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House buyers worried about getting fiinance

A net 25% of agents said they are getting more requests for appraisals from would-be sellers. 

Staff reporters 02 Feb 2022
Tower affirms outlook as new customers drive premium growth
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Tower affirms outlook as new customers drive premium growth

Tower added 6,000 new customers in the December quarter.

Staff reporters 02 Feb 2022
NZ startup raises $16m from Brooklyn investor
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NZ startup raises $16m from Brooklyn investor

Brooklyn-based investor Left Lane Capital invests in internet and consumer technology companies and has previously backed GoStudent, Masterworks, and M1 Finance.

Dan Brunskill 01 Feb 2022