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Xero invoicing trends show small business bounceback
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Xero invoicing trends show small business bounceback

New Zealand small business owners are sending out more invoices again after a mid-year dip, according to analysis of the 367,000 local businesses using Xero accounting software.The Kiwi-based firm with global ambitions to be the system of choice for managing small and medium-size...

Pattrick Smellie 02 Dec 2019
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MTF's core annual profit falls after loan product withdrawn
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MTF's core annual profit falls after loan product withdrawn

Unrealised fair value gains boosted Motor Trade Finance's annual net profit 38 percent but underlying profit was down 8.6 percent, reflecting the withdrawal of its non-recourse lending product.MTF's net profit for the year ended September rose to $11.1 million from $8.1 million t...

Jenny Ruth 29 Nov 2019
RBNZ wants to beef up puny prudential supervisory resources
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RBNZ wants to beef up puny prudential supervisory resources

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand says it will be increasing its scrutiny of financial institutions and raising its current very low prudential supervisory staffing levels, subject to funding constraints.Deputy governor Geoff Bascand, who is also financial stability general manager...

Jenny Ruth 28 Nov 2019
Turners sees opportunity as smaller dealers exit market
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Turners sees opportunity as smaller dealers exit market

Turners Automotive Group said small car dealers quitting the industry is an opportunity for the firm, which grabbed more market share in the half-year September. The integrated car dealer, financier and insurer reported a 19 percent drop in profit to $10.3 million in the six m...

Paul McBeth 27 Nov 2019