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Kiwi Stories

Capital Markets stories

Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table

Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023

Financing

Alternate financing model for infrastructure

Private capital could help close New Zealand's infrastructure gap, after officials were shown a leasing model for funding projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022

Auckland Transport

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 • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021

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

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

Auckland Council

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

Auckland Council

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

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

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

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

Global Stories

Capital Markets stories

Software

Finalto opts for Solace to boost trading infrastructure for global deployment

Finalto selects Solace's enterprise solutions to upgrade its trading infrastructure, keen on enhancing global data transfer efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Information Communication & Technology

ICT spending expected to bounce back after a slow 2023

Worldwide spending on ICT is forecast to grow steadily through 2027 with a 5.7% CAGR, following a slightly slower 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023

Wealth management

Broadridge appoints Paul Simpson as Vice Chairman of Global Technology & Operations Business

Broadridge Financial Solutions appoints Paul Simpson as Vice Chairman to enhance client focus and drive go-to-market initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Public cloud market booms, set to reach $1.35 trillion by 2027

Although annual spending growth is expected to slow slightly over the 2023-2027 forecast period, the market is forecast to achieve a five-year CAGR of 19.9%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023

Hybrid Cloud

Colt launches multicast data in the cloud for capital markets

Colt Technology Services launches Colt Market Data in the Cloud, a multicast data service for Capital Markets with Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023

Hyperscale

DC Blox appoints Melih Ileri as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets & Strategy

DC Blox, the multi-tenant data center operator, has hired Melih Ileri as SVP of Capital Markets and Strategy to accelerate its growth plans.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021

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