Stacking up: BNZ steps up support for the FinTech and PayTech sectors 3 MIN As a banking team that specialises in technology industries, it’s a privilege, and at times a cha... By Tim Wixon Head of Technology Industry 22 Sep 2023
Eco-Pulse: Interest rates widening housing cost relativities 5 MIN Both rental and house price inflation lift further Rent vs. buy comparisons tricky to get... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 18 Sep 2023
Eco-Pulse: Expected housing affordability improvement flattened 5 MIN Our housing affordability index is projected to drift roughly sideways from here, as expectat... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 5 Sep 2023
Investing Q&A: Stewardship and active ownership – what is it and why does it matter? 4 MIN If you’ve got a KiwiSaver account, or invest in a managed fund, you might be wondering how your i... By Sue Walker Senior Manager Responsible Investment at Harbour Asset Management 31 Aug 2023
Eco-Pulse: Clouds gather 7 MIN Economic downturn broadening As cracks appear in previously sturdy sectors GDP double... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 22 Aug 2023
August Market Snapshot 3 MIN Despite a sell-off in March sparking some worry amongst investors, the year to date has been a no... By Pete Halligan Senior Investment Manager at Harbour Asset Management 9 Aug 2023
Eco-Pulse: Crosswinds 7 MIN Labour market pressure release underway Joining the broader disinflationary creep As ec... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 8 Aug 2023
Eco-pulse: Upswing in rents has further to run 8 MIN Rising population growth set against tight supply suggests the acceleration in rents has furt... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 24 Jul 2023
Eco-Pulse: The Waiting is the Hardest Part 7 MIN Economy in a sideways crawl China wobbles underscore cautious export outlook But inflat... By Mike Jones BNZ Chief Economist 27 Jun 2023
KiwiSaver Q&A with Peter Forster 6 MIN Around this time each year, KiwiSaver members receive their annual statements. We sat down with P... By Peter Forster CEO at BNZ Investment Services 8 Jun 2023