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NZ dollar rises to post-float high vs. Australian dollar
Human Capital Management

NZ dollar rises to post-float high vs. Australian dollar

The New Zealand dollar rose to a new post-float high against the Australian dollar as traders looked ahead to non-farm payrolls data in the US and wha.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
NZ dollar recovers on weaker greenback, despite dairy price fall
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar recovers on weaker greenback, despite dairy price fall

The New Zealand dollar rebounded from overnight weakness as prices fell in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with softer US data weighing on the gr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
NZ dollar holds above 98 Australian cents on weak iron ore, RBA bets
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds above 98 Australian cents on weak iron ore, RBA bets

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Making changes to your enterprise? How to ease the transition
Management

Making changes to your enterprise? How to ease the transition

Workforce management systems can assist with monitoring employees' time, absences and productivity, however it's important to ease the transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
F&P Finance mulls future of Equipment Finance unit after year of restructuring
Software

F&P Finance mulls future of Equipment Finance unit after year of restructuring

Fisher & Paykel Finance, the finance company owned by China's Haier Group, may transfer its Equipment Finance Ltd (EFL) unit to its immediate parent i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
NZ dollar slips as traders look ahead to dairy auction, US payrolls data
Human Capital Management

NZ dollar slips as traders look ahead to dairy auction, US payrolls data

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of key US manufacturing and employment reports, and before a dairy auction where buyers will have to absorb increase.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Manufacturing

NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb

Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Will Reckon's cloud solution kill Xero?
Fintech

Will Reckon's cloud solution kill Xero?

Reckon showcases its Reckon One cloud solution at the Reckon One Road Show in Auckland. Modular design allows businesses to customize their accounting software.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
NZ dollar drops to month low on dairy concern, US dollar strength
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar drops to month low on dairy concern, US dollar strength

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a month low after the government yesterday revealed threats to contaminate infant formula with poison, raising conce.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline on greenback strength as RBNZ remains on hold
Jobs

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline on greenback strength as RBNZ remains on hold

The New Zealand dollar may decline this week as the greenback strengthens on optimism the US economy is gearing up for interest rate rises.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June

The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015

Global Stories

MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr
Fintech

MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr

Arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on the dual-listed rival Xero.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
While you were sleeping: Stocks move lower
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Stocks move lower

Wall Street moved lower, though it remained on track to post an advance for the first quarter of 2015, bolstered by a US economy that by and large con.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
World Week Ahead: All about the economy
Human Capital Management

World Week Ahead: All about the economy

Investors will scrutinise the latest US jobs data this week, with private payrolls, weekly jobless claims and the government's official report at the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Hi-Tech Awards

Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?

The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Weak data quell rate rise fear
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Weak data quell rate rise fear

Wall Street advanced as weaker-than-expected data on US manufacturing and the housing industry bolstered hopes the Federal Reserve might affirm that i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
US Federal Reserve

World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?

The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015