Like Canada, New Zealand did not suffer the severe recession that hit Great Britain and America. This was due to strict banking and lending standards that both countries have. This regulatory environment meant that the subprime loan market, which caused the recession, didn't affect them,...
The Global Credit Crunch had relatively little effect on the New Zealand banking sector. In part, this fortunate stability was a result of the health of the country’s financial market and lending sector, which always faced much sterner regulation and control than many other countries...
Unlike the situation in the United States and Europe, New Zealand companies more often than not pay out a significant proportion of their earnings as dividends. Consequently, investing in New Zealand feels rather like the “good old days” for many international investors. Investing long term...
The Global Credit Crunch had relatively little effect on the New Zealand banking sector. In part, this fortunate stability was a result of the health of the country’s financial market and lending sector, which always faced much sterner regulation and control than many other countries...
In the world of finance, smaller is becoming better. As the number of high-net-worth Filipinos increases, so does their need for customized financial solutions. Sure, you could open an account with a huge traditional bank, but they will probably sell you their other products even...
Fortunately, the Global Credit Crunch had relatively little effect on the New Zealand banking sector. A striking contributory cause was the health of the New Zealand financial market, due largely to the quality of its lending sector. In New Zealand, this has faced much sterner...
New Zealand is seen as good as it gets when it comes to investing in bonds and other interest yielding investments: it is quite simply regarded as the obvious destination for those seeking high quality combined with high yield. Global demand for New Zealand bonds...