Kim Savage
Markets Update for 30 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business News for 30 July 201
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 30 July 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business briefs
Another company has been warned for not meeting anti-money laundering law. Audio
Biz Bytes - Facebook's plans for their own crypto currency
Today's query is why US politicians have been grilling Facebook about its plans for a crypto-currency. Here's Kim Savage. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 17 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 16 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Spike in fuel prices and rising rents push up inflation
Consumers paying higher prices at the fuel pump and more in rent have helped edge up inflation in line with market expectations. Audio
King Salmon hopes Cook Strait move will gain support
Marlborough fish farmer, King Salmon, is optimistic its bid to move into the Cook Strait will win over the company's critics. Audio
AMP Life sale in jeopardy after regulator refuses to approve deal
The sale of AMP's New Zealand and Australia life insurance businesses to a British company is in jeopardy after the RBNZ refused to give its approval. Audio
Biz Byte - inflation figures and Reserve Bank rates
Inflation figures are out this week and are expected to show a lift - if that's the case then why is the Reserve Bank still likely to cut rates later this year? Here's our business reporter, Kim… Audio
Midday Markets for 12 July 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Infratil plans to put capital work in existing portfolio
The acquisition of Vodafone New Zealand by infrastructure investor, Infratil, and Canadian investor Brookfield has been completed in double quick time. Audio
Aged care facing future as 'honeypot' for rich retirees
Retirement villages may be pricing themselves out of the reach of a growing number of the elderly, according to a new report. Audio
House sales drop as prices keep rising
A cooling housing market is generating investment opportunities while making it easier for first-time buyers with a deposit to get into the market. Audio
Manufacturing gets lift but employment turns sour
Manufacturing activity has picked up slightly but the sector's job intentions appears to have soured. Audio
Biz Byte - how do company mergers work?
What hoops does a company have to jump through if it wants to merge with or take over another company? Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
Midday Markets for 11 July 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Strong demand for commercial property, but retail is patchy
Strong demand for office and industrial property is driving up rents but the situation is mixed for retail properties amid tough trading conditions. Audio
Fed Reserve head gives rate cut signal
The Federal Reserve now looks almost certain to cut its benchmark interest rate later this month. Audio
