Trump order will allow alternative assets like cryptocurrencies, private equity in 401(k)s
U.S. President Donald Trump waves from the roof of the West Wing of the White House as he…
The KiwiSaver funds that are still going strong
Total KiwiSaver assets rose nearly $9 billion in the second quarter with strong market returns across most funds.…
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Unemployment rose to 5.2% in the June quarter of 2025, according to new numbers from Stats NZ —…
How New Zealand’s tax system compares with other countries
In recent months, Treasury, Inland Revenue and an organisation representing accountants have suggested New Zealand needs a rethink…
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may hit high earners with ‘SALT torpedo’
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures before boarding Air Force One as he returns to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth,…
Record number of mortgage holders switching lenders
A record number of New Zealand mortgage holders changed lenders in June, with more than 3500 borrowers refinancing…
Record number of mortgage holders switching lenders
A record number of New Zealand mortgage holders changed lenders in June, with more than 3500 borrowers refinancing…
Why NZ can’t shake the recession: ‘Brought to its knees’
New Zealanders were told to “survive till ’25” for the economy to pick up – but now one…
Bank warns of multimillion-dollar ‘subscription trap’
New Zealanders are losing millions of dollars a year to “subscription traps”, one bank says. Westpac said it…
Inflation predicted to hit 12-month high for June quarter
Inflation is expected to hit a 12-month high, as surging food prices and power costs put the squeeze…