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DigitalOcean secures US$130m for next-gen cloud, global expansion
Hyperscale

DigitalOcean secures US$130m for next-gen cloud, global expansion

Cloud infrastructure provider DigitalOcean has netted itself a further US$130 million in its quest for global expansion and a next-gen cloud.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Sydney-based fintech hub opens its doors
Data Analytics

Sydney-based fintech hub opens its doors

Stone - Chalk, a fintech hub in Sydney, has opened its doors, welcoming 41 companies and aiming to boost Australia's fintech sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom
New Zealand Dollar

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom

The New Zealand dollar, currently at 73.25 US cents, may slip further this week as traders await the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?
Microsoft

Microsoft closes in on new CEO - But will Gates go?

Redmond on the verge of naming Steve Ballmer's replacement as rumours swirl of an imminent Bill Gates departure….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Capital Markets stories

Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication
Supply Chain

Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication

Investors can buy into four North Island warehouses leased back to Provida, with the scheme targeting a projected 8 per cent annual return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Arvida boosts retirement village portfolio
NZX

Arvida boosts retirement village portfolio

The deal will add 110 consented units and lift Arvida’s village count to 29, with future developments expected to boost earnings further.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?
Crown Fibre Holdings

New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?

The NZD $600 million seed fund could unlock more housing by speeding roads and water projects, easing a major bottleneck for developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure
Auckland Council

Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure

Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service
Fintech

Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service

Restricted bank lending in New Zealand is opening the door for developers to secure debt or equity funding from commercial property investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Record low vacancies in Auckland CBD office market
Property Market

Record low vacancies in Auckland CBD office market

Businesses are finding it harder to secure quality central-city space as Auckland’s CBD vacancy rate hits a record low and rents rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Property is New Zealand’s most significant industry
Stock Market

Property is New Zealand’s most significant industry

The sector's direct GDP contribution of NZD $29.8 billion outstrips manufacturing, agriculture and health, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale
Air New Zealand

Christchurch’s ‘best office building’ for sale

Christchurch investors are being offered a rare premium office asset with 92 per cent occupancy and annual net income of NZD $3.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland
Entrepreneur

New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland

Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
KPMG continues acquisition trail with Markets IT buy
Risk & Compliance

KPMG continues acquisition trail with Markets IT buy

KPGM Australia has snapped up technology consultancy, Markets IT, for an undisclosed sum, in a deal to bolster its play in the capital markets sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Technology and social media biggest concern for NZ banks
Risk & Compliance

Technology and social media biggest concern for NZ banks

Risks related to technology are the biggest concern for the New Zealand banking industry, according to a new study from PWC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
FMA warns Wellington brokerage over late money laundering, counter terrorism audit
Application Performance Monitoring

FMA warns Wellington brokerage over late money laundering, counter terrorism audit

The Financial Markets Authority, the capital markets regulator, has issued a formal warning to MSL Capital Markets after the Wellington brokerage's la.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion
Fintech

Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion

Sydney's Stone and Chalk, set to be the epicentre for Aussie fintech, gears up for its grand opening with a new Chair and corporate allies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Goldsmith approves second tranche of FMCA regulation
Licensing

Goldsmith approves second tranche of FMCA regulation

The second phase of regulation of the Financial Markets Conduct Act, which overhauled the decades old Securities Act, has been approved by newly in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014