Lachlan Colquhoun

Australia

ANZ Correspondent at CDOTrends

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A tale of two very different budget strategies

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

ANALYSIS: While there are similarities between the challenges facing the New Zealand and Australian economies, the responses of the respective governments showed their different ideologies.
2025 NZ budget: investment boost & key changes

1 week ago | acuitymag.com | Lachlan Colquhoun |Christopher Niesche

The New Zealand Government is looking to its newly revealed investment boost initiative, announced in the 2025 national budget, as a key driver of economic growth and productivity.
New fund will target New Zealand agriculture

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

New fund will target New Zealand agriculture New Forests has built up a portfolio of New Zealand forestry assets, and its new fund is looking at agriculture. New Agriculture likes the look of New Zealand horticulture. Later this year, or by early 2026, a prospective buyer will start sniffing around the New Zealand agriculture sector looking for attractive acquisitions.
The Big Four banks are here to stay – maybe that's a good thing - NBR | The Authority since 1970

2 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

ANALYSIS: ANZ's new chief executive is in New Zealand this week. Instead of being persuaded to sell the business he'll probably be pleasantly surprised by what he finds.
RBA cuts rates again as inflation recedes

2 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

Rates reached a high of 4.35% in December 2023, with today's cut the second this year. Citing a “substantial” fall in inflation from its 2022 peak, the Reserve Bank of Australia today cut official interest rates by 25 bps to 3.85%. While some analysts had expected a larger cut, the RBA statement still projected some caution, quoting internal forecasts that headline inflation was Want to read more? It's easy.
Asic sues Macquarie as crackdown continues

3 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

Asic sues Macquarie as crackdown continues The action is the fourth time Asic has moved against Macquarie Group over the last year. US and UK regulators have also hit the bank with fines. Australian investment bank Macquarie is being sued by corporate regulator Asic for allegedly misreporting millions – and perhaps billions – of short sales in its securities division.
Jayne Hrdlicka saddles up for another tough gig

3 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

ANALYSIS: Former A2 Milk and Virgin chief takes role at hospitality group Endeavour in January 2026. She faces significant downside risk. Being a chief executive of a major corporate is a tough gig, and Jayne Hrdlicka has had a few. Kiwis would well remember her brief but volatile tenure running the ASX-listed A2 Milk company from July 2018 to December 2019. It was a roller coaster ride for the company, investors, and also for the Want to read more? It's easy.
Aussie opposition votes for moderate leader

3 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

Aussie opposition votes for moderate leader In the aftermath of the election drubbing, Sussan Ley’s elevation charts a course back to the centre for the opposition. Sussan Ley entered parliament in 2011, and was a minister in previous Coalition governments. Australia’s Liberal opposition has elected its first female parliamentary leader, with former deputy Sussan Ley winning a vote in Canberra today.
New climate-related standard for the public sector

3 weeks ago | acuitymag.com | Lachlan Colquhoun |Christopher Niesche

4 min read In brief The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released its draft standard for climate-related disclosures. The IPSASB has been receiving submissions from stakeholders on the exposure draft and will consider the feedback later this year in determining how to finalise the standard.
Shareholder revolt on James Hardie deal shakes confidence in ASX

4 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Lachlan Colquhoun

ANALYSIS: Investors are already frustrated by the delays on the new clearing system, and are now challenging the ASX on governance.