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NZ's TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak
Health Technologies

NZ's TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak

New Zealand's 200 largest tech export companies by revenue (TIN200) exceeded more than $12 billion in revenue and more than $8 billion in export earnings.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success
Fintech

Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success

Hnry, a Wellington-based fintech startup, secures ample investment, plans to expand and hire eight new employees in the next year to enhance its services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Investment

'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO

Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant
Jasper Wireless

Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant

Proptech startup Jasper has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by pan-European investment and asset management firm M7 Real Estate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Bank of New Zealand

Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead

New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Fintech

New app helps Kiwi investors go global

Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout
Social Media

NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout

New Zealand fund managers are taking responsible investment to new heights, accounting for more than 70% of total assets under management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Investment stories

Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry
Data Analytics

Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry

The pharmaceutical industry is looking towards big data, blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity as its four major investment areas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index
Investment

Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index

Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country's first listed social responsibility index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Fintech

Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong

Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Data Analytics

NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform

The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round
Fintech

Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round

Fintech startup Hnry secures USD $2.15 million in an over-subscribed investment round led by EVP, fuelling technology advancements and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Platform-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel

In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions
Data Analytics

AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions

AlphaCert and Refinitiv are now offering new data management solutions to New Zealand and Australian investment management sectors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Blockchain

ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution

ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment
Breach Prevention

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

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