Ad tech company collapse not due to coronavirus, liquidator says
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Ad tech company collapse not due to coronavirus, liquidator says

A smartphone advertising firm that received millions in start-up funding from investors including Crown scheme NZVIF Investments and Stephen Tindall’s K1W1 has collapsed.  Postr Media was an ad-tech startup that sold white-label software to phone companies that wanted to sell...

Victoria Young 24 Apr 2020
KPMG introduces 15% 'salary sacrifice' as covid-19 bites
Law & Regulation

KPMG introduces 15% 'salary sacrifice' as covid-19 bites

KPMG has asked staff to take a 15 percent pay cut, calling it a “salary sacrifice” needed since it doesn’t qualify for the government wage subsidy. It is also cutting partner drawings by 20 to 40 percent, a move in line with two other big four accountants, EY and PwC. However, th...

Victoria Young 23 Apr 2020
Eric Watson’s right-hand man told to pay up to defend Glenn case
Law & Regulation

Eric Watson’s right-hand man told to pay up to defend Glenn case

Eric Watson’s right-hand man’s business affairs have been scrutinised as Owen Glenn continues to chase 43.5 million British pounds owed to him by Watson. Glenn’s Kea Investments was awarded the money in 2018 by a court, which found Watson had breached fiduciary duties and acte...

Victoria Young 22 Apr 2020
Metro Glass caught out on payroll 'errors'
Law & Regulation

Metro Glass caught out on payroll 'errors'

Metro Performance Glass has been caught out by the employment regulator for contracts that did not correctly treat Holidays Act entitlements.  The company has been arguing with the Labour Inspectorate following the regulator’s 2017 audit of Metropolitian Glass & Glazing, a sub...

Victoria Young 21 Apr 2020