News in Brief

News in Brief
Insurance Council head resigns

Insurance Council head resigns

The departing CEO has led the industry body for almost 12 years.

Staff reporters 27 Sep 2023
Employment confidence turns sour
Economy

Employment confidence turns sour

Westpac's quarterly index recorded the lowest result since December 2020.

Staff reporters 27 Sep 2023
Analysts take a wait and see stance on Synlait
Markets

Analysts take a wait and see stance on Synlait

Analysts debate whether the worst is over.

Rebecca Howard 26 Sep 2023
‘Unlikely to surprise’ – Forbarr on upcoming Hallenstein Glasson result
Markets

‘Unlikely to surprise’ – Forbarr on upcoming Hallenstein Glasson result

Wealth investment firm Forsyth Barr says Hallenstein Glasson Holdings' result is unlikely to surprise.The retailer is releasing its full-year results on Friday and Forsyth Barr analysts Margaret Bei and Andy Bowley said they anticipated net profit after tax of $32 million, in...

Ella Somers 26 Sep 2023