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Canada joins TPP talks, puts farm protection on the table

Canada joins TPP talks, puts farm protection on the table

By Paul McBeth Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Canada's heavily protected markets, which have been a barrier to New Zealand's agricultural exports, face an overhaul after the North American nation formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations. Standing in for Trade...

09 Oct 2012
NZX brings in new blood to senior management

NZX brings in new blood to senior management

Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - NZX, the stock market operator, has appointed Fronde Systems Group chief financial officer Mandy Simpson as its new head of operations, giving her responsibility for market and issuer services. Simpson will join the stock exchange operator from Nov. 19...

09 Oct 2012
Steel  and  Tube parent Arrium to sell half-stake for $91.2 million at 15 percent  discount

Steel and Tube parent Arrium to sell half-stake for $91.2 million at 15 percent discount

By Hannah Lynch Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - ASX-listed mining and minerals group Arrium plans to sell its 50.3 percent stake in local construction and materials supplier, Steel & Tube for about $91.2 million. The Australian company, formerly known as OneSteel, has appointed an in...

09 Oct 2012