Daily NZX update, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, Napier Port, Turners and Chorus gain as Mercury, Summerseโฆ
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Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, Napier Port, Turners and Chorus gain as Mercury, Summerseโฆ
Whilst it may monitor banks' OCR pass through data, the FMA acknowledges banks have no legal obligation to pass on changes as most appear to padโฆ
Ross Stitt assesses the rise of the wealthy in our region and what it means for urban markets with unique appeal
Surcharge ban hits an impasse - 'I don't see a scenario where it gets passed before the election'
Renewables have now passed coal globally โ and growth is fastest in countries like Bhutan and Nepal
Rabobank says strong export prices and tightening global supply create a lucrative window for NZ to expand its beef footprint
Bank and financial stability regulations will soon be set by a committee made up of Reserve Bank staff, board members, and external experts
New investor to take 65% control of Alliance Group for $250 mln with most of that used to pay down existing debt
New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, says the IMF, but strong leadership and safeguards are fโฆ
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, Jacqueline Peel assesses what was, and wasnโt, achieved at the COP29 climatโฆ
The New Zealand Tax Podcast โ taxing capital back on the agenda; should the NZ Super Fund be tax exempt; who is Inland Revenue sharing our dataโฆ
Jane Kelsey says the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes
As the price of Bitcoin tops US$10k for the first time, Hamilton Hindin Greene's Jeremy Sullivan warns human nature hasn't changed since the 17tโฆ
National Party loses Eminem copyright case; Ordered to pay $600k plus interest, says has already started proceedings against the suppliers & licโฆ
NZ needs to take next step in climate change fight and put targets into law, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says
Maori Party ready to put aside โold-schoolโ animosity towards Labour as it eyes alternative Kingmaker role; Alex Tarrant speaks to Marama Fox abโฆ