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NATO to increase defence spending; US to meet Iran

2 days ago | nbr.co.nz | Nicholas Pointon

And Shell has denied reports it is in takeover talks with rival firm BP. Happy Thursday and welcome to your morning wrap of the latest business and political headlines from around the world. First up, NATO members have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% of their countries’ economic output by 2035, the BBC reported.
Iran-Israel ceasefire holds; Wall Street surges, oil falls

3 days ago | nbr.co.nz | Nicholas Pointon

And the chair of the Federal Reserve says inflation is expected to pick up in the summer. Happy Wednesday, and welcome to your morning wrap of key political and business headlines from around the world. Once again, the situation between Israel and Iran continues to dominate global news coverage. According to the Associated Press, a fragile ceasefire between the two nations appears to be holding after initially faltering.
Boxman Group companies owe creditors $16m

4 days ago | nbr.co.nz | Nicholas Pointon

Heartland Bank appointed receivers to the group in April and is owed close to $8.9m under various security agreements. A pair of failed companies within the Boxman Group owe creditors more than $15.7million, the first receivers’ reports show. The High Court in Nelson appointed interim liquidators on April 9 to two companies within the nationwide logistics and container group – Boxman Alpha and Boxman Storage – Want to read more? It's easy.
Profits slide at PwC Australia

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

Profits slide at PwC Australia PwC has become the first Big Four firm in Australia to release fully audited financial accounts. The inaugural annual report was one of the firm's action points to regain trust after the recent scandal. Profits at PwC Australia have dived by 17% in the first results following the conflict of interest scandal which saw the firm dismembered, a new chief brought in from Singapore, and major job cuts.
Economy grows by 0.8% in Q1, ahead of expectations

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Nicholas Pointon

But more recent data shows it may have already slumped again. New Zealand’s economy has had a stronger-than-expected start to the year, driven by increased output from the manufacturing and business services sectors. Data from Stats NZ show the economy expanded by 0.8% in the three months ended March, following a revised 0.5% expansion in the December Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account?
Trump coy on entering Israel-Iran conflict; Fed holds rates

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Nicholas Pointon

And Nippon Steel has completed its acquisition of US Steel. US President Donald Trump is remaining tight-lipped about whether the United States will enter the conflict between Israel and Iran, according to The Guardian. When asked about the possibility of US air strikes on Iran or its nuclear facilities, Trump responded: “I may do it, I may not.
Orr has gone from the RBNZ – who's next? - NBR | The Authority since 1970

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Tim Hunter

Orr has gone from the RBNZ – who's next? ANALYSIS: The Reserve Bank board does not come out well from the public controversy over its five-year funding agreement. In June 2022 a US$8.1 million ($13m) settlement was agreed between US software company Accellion and about 9.2 million class action members affected by a cyber attack. Accellion, described in the settlement as “a small, privately held company without the resources of a large, publicly traded Want to read more?
Western Sydney Airport completes terminal, opening 2026

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Nevil Gibson

Carry On: Paris Airshow deals, Boeing’s 20-year forecast, new routes. The new A$5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport (WSA) will be officially opened late next year, with a newly completed terminal and commitments from Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines already in place. It is located 44km from the central business district but boasts motorway links Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account?
Partnership’s dead: Findex on hunt for acquisitions with new hire

1 week ago | nbr.co.nz | Hamish Mcnicol

Partnership’s dead: Findex on hunt for acquisitions with new hire Brent Matuschka has joined financial advisory and accounting services firm from Mercury Capital to spearhead M&A. Findex’s new head of strategy and transactions, Brent Matuschka. Australasian financial advisory and accounting services firm Findex has appointed a new head of strategy and transactions as it looks to grow rapidly through acquisition, claiming there are thousands of firms across the region it could buy.
Aussie telco Optus cops A$100m penalty for gouging customers

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

Aussie telco Optus cops A$100m penalty for gouging customers The telco has agreed that it took advantage of indigenous people in remote areas and people with poor English skills. Optus staff oversold products and services to people even in areas where the company did not provide phone coverage.