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Colt launches low latency connectivity between ASX and CME exchanges
Bandwidth

Colt launches low latency connectivity between ASX and CME exchanges

Colt Technology Services unveils an ultra low latency link between ASX and CME, claiming it offers the industry's lowest latency, vital for HFT in Asia Pacific.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Pivotal Software expects up to US$592m from IPO
Virtualisation

Pivotal Software expects up to US$592m from IPO

Dell-backed Pivotal Software has announced the launch of its initial public offering of 37 million Class A shares.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles
Risk & Compliance

Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles

Weaknesses in New Zealand’s PPP procurement have been laid bare after a review found early cost estimates and governance helped derail Transmission Gully.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet
Data centers

Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet

Regional blocs and national champions could leave infrastructure slower to innovate, more monopolistic and less resilient as climate risks mount.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Commercial property market stalls as uncertainty lingers
Real estate

Commercial property market stalls as uncertainty lingers

New Zealand commercial rents and capital values are expected to keep falling as occupiers and investors stay cautious amid coronavirus uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Centuria Capital walks away from $180m Augusta Bid
Real estate

Centuria Capital walks away from $180m Augusta Bid

Market turmoil has scuppered Centuria Capital’s NZD $180 million bid for Augusta Capital, sending the fund manager’s shares down 8.3 percent.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Mar 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
Real estate

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
New infrastructure financing scheme a major step forward
Housing

New infrastructure financing scheme a major step forward

Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2018
Overseas investors keen on Kiwi property
Real estate

Overseas investors keen on Kiwi property

Offshore demand is lifting Auckland CBD prices, with three major commercial deals to overseas buyers completed in a month.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Overseas investment on the rise
Real estate

Overseas investment on the rise

Foreign capital now dominates New Zealand’s biggest commercial property deals, as domestic investment fell 77% to GBP £400 million in 2017.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Auckland Council exploring Green Bonds
Urban Planning

Auckland Council exploring Green Bonds

Investors could help fund Auckland’s water and transport upgrades as the council weighs a first-of-its-kind Green Bond framework.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication
Facilities management

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
Facilities management

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?
Real estate

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
Real estate

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
Real estate

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