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Xero shares halted pending outcome of capital raising

Xero shares halted pending outcome of capital raising

By Paul McBeth Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Shares in cloud-based accounting software developer Xero have been halted pending the outcome of a capital raising. The Wellington-based company sought the halt for up to 48 hours “pending release of a material announcement by Xero Limit...

10 Oct 2013
NZ dollar falls as US political stalemate erodes investor appetite for risk

NZ dollar falls as US political stalemate erodes investor appetite for risk

By Paul McBeth Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar fell in local trading as the protracted stalemate between US legislators to prevent a debt default keeps investors nervous, and unwilling to back higher-yielding, or riskier, assets. The kiwi fell to 82.54 US cent...

10 Oct 2013
Wellington airport to refinance up to $75mln of bonds at 6.25 percent

Wellington airport to refinance up to $75mln of bonds at 6.25 percent

Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) – Wellington International Airport is to reduce its bond holdings, seeking to refinance up to $75 million of retail bonds at 6.25 percent to replace $100 million of 7.25 percent bonds maturing next month. Infratil-controlled WIAL, which is also 33 percent...

10 Oct 2013