Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
Cryptocurrencies and the emperor's new clothes

Jenny Ruth: Cryptocurrencies and the emperor's new clothes

One of the blockchain technology's true believers is El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, who has tweeted about trading bitcoin over the phone while naked.

Jenny Ruth 31 Jan 2022
NZX – Where did all the IPOs go?
Markets

Brian Gaynor: NZX – Where did all the IPOs go?

The NZX needs an energetic, determined and inspirational chairman to reverse the performance of the past few decades.

Brian Gaynor 29 Jan 2022
The year of the correction

Paul McBeth: The year of the correction

There are plenty of reasons to be nervous about 2022, but maybe that's not a bad thing. 

Paul McBeth 28 Jan 2022
Is A2 Milk even a good takeover prospect?
Primary Sector

Rebecca Howard: Is A2 Milk even a good takeover prospect?

The Chinese infant formula market space is looking increasingly unattractive and multinationals are selling out not buying in. 

Rebecca Howard 27 Jan 2022