NZX50 falls for a 2nd day as bubbling crude prices stoke inflation fears
Ryman slides as Forsyth Barr trims its price target.
New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index joined a broad decline across Asia as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices, raising concerns more expensive energy will feed inflation and prompt the Reserve Bank to move quickly to dispel any price increases.
Government bond yields on both sides of the Tasman followed US Treasuries higher, with Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock ...MORE»
Is it the year of the equal-weighted S&P 500 Index?Tuesday, March 3rd, 8:13AM
The Financial Times is wondering whether this year will be the year of the equal-weighted S&P 500 Index while another Kiwi fund manager is recommending funds that track this index as an alternative to following the benchmark capital-weighted US index. MORE» |
NZX's Smart and Wealth Tecnologies contributed all profit growth in 2025Friday, February 27th, 6:55AM
NZX’s Smart’s growth in funds under management (FUM) accelerated in the second-half of 2025 to deliver annual growth of 17.6%. MORE» |
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NZX50 climbs 1.1% in earnings season flurry
Retirement village operators paced gains as BNZ trimmed some of its longer-dated mortgage rates.
New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index gained in a busy day for earnings as Sky Network Television, Heartland Group Holdings and NZX rallied on their stronger-than-expected results, while Precinct Properties NZ and Air New Zealand were dealt a more turbulent hand.
Retirement village operators Summerset Group Holdings and Ryman Healthcare advanced after Bank of New Zealand followed Westpac NZ’s ...MORE»
Booster loses discovery bid to look at rival transactionsThursday, February 26th, 6:00AM
Booster Investment Management has lost its application to get hold of documents held by the Financial Markets Authority on how other fund managers operate their private market investments. MORE» |
Govt could cut NZ Super fiscal impact to 5% of GDP by 2065: consultantsWednesday, February 25th, 6:16AM 1 comment
A new paper on New Zealand Superannuation says that the government could reduce the fiscal impact to 5% of GDP by 2065 by both raising the age of eligibility and by linking payments to the consumers price index (CPI). MORE» |
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Shaw and Partners buys Wellington advice firm
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
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Market, meet your new Fed Chair
In its latest Outlook Harbour Asset Management says the Reserve Bank of Australia is something to watch and global equity markets remain volatile even though there is a constructive backdrop. MORE»
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Debtfix takes hardship off providers’ hands
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