High tech company raised growth money from KiwiSaver and Kiwis
19/07/2021
Quantifi's $15 million capital-raising shows KiwiSaver could end high-tech companies' need to go overseas for funding.
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Housing must become the top priority again
28/06/2021
Is housing a human right? Sam Stubbs thinks it is.
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The worst decision by a New Zealand politician, ever
14/06/2021
According to Sam Stubbs, the worst decision ever by a New Zealand politician was made on 15 December 1975.
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Cryptocurrency: Please don't go crypto crazy
24/05/2021
There's a belief in financial markets that once taxi drivers start asking you about particular investments, it’s the top of...
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Here's what Biden win might mean for your KiwiSaver
09/11/2020
A new President of the United States is always a big deal for financial markets,...
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Can KiwiSaver save the economy? Actually, yes
28/10/2020
In reading economists’ predictions for our economy, one thing seems to be overlooked, or underappreciated:...
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A strong economy in 2021? Here's why that could happen
11/10/2020
As Sam Stubbs points out, economists are the butt of many jokes.
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Here's why there's never been a better time to invest in infrastructure
27/09/2020
Covid-19 has been a massive storm cloud for the economy, with the largest drop in...
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We'd all be better off if 'open banking' wasn't stymied by the banks
13/09/2020
The recently announced new top tax rate, and regulation of...
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The family with the lowest mortgage rate in New Zealand
22/08/2020
First time homebuyers Nathaniel​ and Laura Warmington have the lowest home loan rate in the...
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Is police pension scheme underperformance the tip of an expensive iceberg?
12/08/2020
Over almost three years the Police pension scheme has underperformed its low-cost KiwiSaver equivalent by...
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KiwiSaver could lead economic renaissance - if politicians leave it alone
04/08/2020
If allowed to develop to its full potential, Kiwis could have more than $200b saved...
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Is KiwiSaver punishing the poor?
07/07/2020
KiwiSaver is hugely successful, with over 3 million Kiwis saving over $50 billion, way ahead...
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More infrastructure spending is nearly always a good idea
16/06/2020
Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them, Sir Winston Churchill...
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