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NZ dollar slips vs. greenback ahead of Fed’s beige book, US manufacturing figures

NZ dollar slips vs. greenback ahead of Fed’s beige book, US manufacturing figures

By Paul McBeth Jan. 15 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar slipped against the greenback ahead of the Federal Reserve’s regional outlook, known as the beige book, and US manufacturing figures, both of which will likely show more strength in the world’s biggest economy. Th...

15 Jan 2014
Xero appoints Chorus GM Crone as New Zealand chief to drive local sales

Xero appoints Chorus GM Crone as New Zealand chief to drive local sales

By Suze Metherell Jan. 15 (BusinessDesk) – Xero has appointed Chorus marketing and sales general manager Victoria Crone to head its local operation as cloud-based accounting software maker continues its drive to grab customers. Crone will join Xero’s Auckland office in April...

14 Jan 2014
US fund manager BlackRock takes 5 percent stake in SkyCity

US fund manager BlackRock takes 5 percent stake in SkyCity

By Paul McBeth Jan. 15 (BusinessDesk) - US fund manager BlackRock, which manages more than US$4.1 trillion in assets worldwide, has built up a 5 percent stake in trans-Tasman casino and hotel operator SkyCity Entertainment Group. BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) de...

14 Jan 2014