UK mini-budget hits NZ dollar and shares
Economy

UK mini-budget hits NZ dollar and shares

Financial markets worldwide dropped during the long weekend after the British government announced an economic plan that traders think will worsen inflation.

Dan Brunskill 27 Sep 2022
Clean energy could drive the next bull market
Economy

Clean energy could drive the next bull market

Investors have become used to “the smooth tarmac” of high liquidity but need to get ready to go "off-road". 

Dan Brunskill 26 Sep 2022
RBNZ's Hawkesby says inflation outlook ‘more balanced’
Economy

RBNZ's Hawkesby says inflation outlook ‘more balanced’

Speaking at the Financial Services Council conference, the deputy governor said falling oil prices and freight costs would help mitigate inflation.  

Dan Brunskill 22 Sep 2022
Life insurers paid out $43m to reimburse customers
Law & Regulation

Life insurers paid out $43m to reimburse customers

FMA director of banking and insurance Clare Bolingford said life insurers had been evaluating their products and self-reporting concerns, and more remediations were expected. 

Dan Brunskill 22 Sep 2022