Anan Zaki

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Anan Zaki

The Reserve Bank is warning of increased risk on the back of US tariffsNon-performing home loans are at their highest level in more than a decadeFinancial institutions are well-placed to support households and businessesRisks to the financial system have increased amid global economic uncertainty, but the country's institutions remain well-placed to support households and businesses.

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Anan Zaki

Dairy giant Fonterra will appeal a court decision to dismiss a case regarding the use of trademarks by Australian dairy company Bega Cheese, as it looks for legal clarity in its plans to sell its consumer business. Last week, the Supreme Court of New South Wales dismissed a case filed by Fonterra over trademark licensing agreements with Bega Cheese, saying it did not have jurisdiction to make a declaration on a deal which did not exist.

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Anan Zaki

Dairy giant Fonterra will appeal a court decision to dismiss a case regarding the use of trademarks by Australian dairy company Bega Cheese, as it looks for legal clarity in its plans to sell its consumer business. Last week, the Supreme Court of New South Wales dismissed a case filed by Fonterra over trademark licensing agreements with Bega Cheese, saying it did not have jurisdiction to make a declaration on a deal which did not exist.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anan Zaki

The sale of Fonterra's consumer business – including Anchor, Kāpiti and Mainland – has been in the works for a year. Photo / AFPBy Anan Zaki of RNZ Lactalis and Bega Cheese are leading contenders for Fonterra‘s consumer operations, including Anchor and Kāpiti. Lactalis has applied for an informal merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Fonterra’s sale plan remains unchanged despite a legal tussle with Bega Cheese over trademark control.

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Anan Zaki

Lodestone Energy says initial public offering "certainly in our mind"The company has not made a decision, and is not ready yetLodestone has just completed a $50 million capital raiseFast-growing solar power company Lodestone Energy says a public listing could be on the cards in the future, but it is not ready yet. Lodestone has just completed a $50 million capital raise backed by existing shareholders, adding it to the $50m it raised last year for future solar farms.