NZ Superannuation Fund takes DeepSeek hit
Markets

NZ Superannuation Fund takes DeepSeek hit

We’re all a little poorer after Nvidia’s 17% dive on Tuesday.The Nasdaq-listed chipmaker’s stock took a battering on fears that China’s low-cost DeepSeek AI heralds a new era of artificial intelligence that takes less computer grunt to train; essentially, fewer of Nvidia’s expens...

Staff reporters 28 Jan 2025
Grant Ellis elected president of CA ANZ
News in Brief

Grant Ellis elected president of CA ANZ

Former Restaurant Brands chief financial officer Grant Ellis has been elected as president of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Council for 2025. In 2024, Ellis had been the CA ANZ’s New Zealand vice-president – a role now filled by Julia Fink, the CFO of the Cl...

Staff reporters 27 Jan 2025
Govt targets ‘digital nomads’ with new visa rules
Law & Regulation

Govt targets ‘digital nomads’ with new visa rules

The Government is loosening visa requirements to lure high-spending “digital nomads”.From Monday, tourists can work remotely for foreign employers while holidaying.The new rules apply to all visitor visas, including tourists, people visiting family, and partners and guardians on...

Staff reporters 27 Jan 2025
Blair Turnbull named CEO of Milford Asset Management
Markets

Blair Turnbull named CEO of Milford Asset Management

Blair Turnbull is set to take the helm as chief executive of Milford Asset Management from March 12.Turnbull, currently CEO of Tower, replaces Mark Ryland. “As we welcome Blair to Milford, we extend our appreciation to Mark Ryland, who will step down as CEO on Blair’s commencemen...

Staff reporters 24 Jan 2025