Banking stories - Page 88
NZ dollar little changed vs. USD on Fed divided opinion
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar was little changed after minutes of the last US Federal Reserve policy meeting showed members divided about the timing of rate.
Kiwi app launches with Google Wallet
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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New Zealand developed app, Printicular, is on a shortlist of apps that deliver Google Wallet to Android users, placing it with the likes of Uber.
Fonterra mulls $250M bond sale, third issue for NZX debt market
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, may sell $250 million of six-year bonds in what would be its third security listed on.
NZ dollar holds above 98 Australian cents on weak iron ore, RBA bets
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar held above 98 Australian cents, having earlier touched a post-float high, as the slumping price of iron ore stoked bets the Res.
New Zealand's first mobile wallet is officially here
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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From today, close to 1million smartphone users around the country will be able to download Semble to make secure payments using only their smartphone.
While you were sleeping: Stocks rally amid deals
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Equities rallied amid a flurry of corporate takeovers as well as comments from China's central bank governor that the government plans to bolster the.
Robots to significantly boost business in coming years
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Machine learning, artificial intelligence and effective use of big data - essentially software robots - will unlock value within the next 3-5 years.
NZ employment confidence rises with optimism about earnings growth
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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New Zealanders have become more confident about the labour market and confident they'll be able to earn more in a growing economy.
ANZ FastPay to include EFTPOS transactions
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.
ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.
NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.
Rabobank NZ profit rises 31% to record, sees 'sustained' milk price recovery in 2016
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Rabobank New Zealand said profit rose 31 percent to a record in 2014 as the local unit of Netherlands-based Rabobank Group increased rural sector len.
NZ consumer confidence gains in March quarter in face of cheaper petrol, home loans
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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New Zealand consumer confidence rose in the first three months of the year, as Kiwis enjoyed cheaper fuel prices and lower fixed home-loan rates.
Pumpkin Patch says nothing certain after talk of approaches sends stock soaring
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Pumpkin Patch, whose shares soared on Friday after the children's clothing retailer announced it was seeking proposals to acquire or refinance.
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Pacific Edge, Kiwi Property
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Property For Industry, Kiwi Property Group and Goodman Property Trust as investor appetite for yield returned.
NZ migration hits new record in February year
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.
Pumpkin Patch seeks proposals after approaches to buy, refinance company; shares gain
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Pumpkin Patch is seeking formal proposals after receiving approaches to buy or refinance the company. The shares rose 26 percent.
No more Air NZ points for BNZ credit cards as Westpac steps in; cash replacement mooted
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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BNZ cut off from Air NZ points as Westpac fills the void, with a cash-back scheme to quell customer concerns over rewards.
Salt Funds wins mandate for AMP Capital's $690M active NZ equity funds
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Salt Funds Management secures a mandate to manage AMP Capital’s NZD $690M active New Zealand equity funds, nearly doubling its existing funds under management.