ANZ property tax changes hit mortgage demand
MELBOURNE: ANZ Group flags a slowdown in mortgage demand after Australia’s tax changes, joining larger rivals in signalling…
Africa’s largest oil reserve earns $15.2 billion in six months, but IMF warns windfall could deepen Libya’s crisis
The figures show how higher global oil prices have delivered a windfall to the holder of Africa’s…
Australia’s US$220 bil of zombie pensions expose system flaws
(Aug 14): Australia’s pension system is awash with forgotten money: A$312 billion (US$220 billion) held in inactive accounts…
Is it really bad to cook with extra virgin olive oil?
Unlike refined oils, extra virgin olive oil is mechanically extracted without the refining processes used to produce many…
Euro holds above 1.1500 as US inflation curbs Fed bets
The Euro holds firm above 1.1500 as inflation data in the US curbed Fed rate hike bets, as…
Jooste estate placed in provisional sequestration
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste died by suicide in Hermanus in March 2024. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images Be among…
Whangārei CBD: European bakery All You Knead rises to popularity
They chose the Vine St store because it was around the corner from the Water St Whangārei Farmers’…
Manufacturing sector expanding at a slower pace as firms take cautionary approach
The manufacturing sector remains in expansion mode, albeit at a slower pace, as firms took a more cautionary…
Late Indonesian tycoon Michael Hartono’s 4 children each get over $2.9B in inheritance
The late tycoon’s 49% stake in Dwimuria Investama Andalan, the holding firm through which he and his brother…
Glitchy apps, deal disparity: Here’s what’s upsetting customers
Lots of New Zealanders say companies aren’t meeting their expectations, and they’re upset about new customers getting better…
RBNZ says housing risks ‘currently contained,’ leaves LVR settings unchanged after review
The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) says it’s maintaining banks’ low equity home lending limits at current levels, by retaining…
How a 64-Year-Old Turned an $880,000 401(k) Rollover Into a $5,200 Monthly Paycheck Without Buying an Annuity
Quick Read A 7% blended yield from holdings like O (5.2%) and VZ (5.9%) turns an $880,000 rollover…