Venkat Raman One of New Zealand’s largest mortgage and insurance brokerage firms has just opened its office in Manukau to cater to the fast-growing South Auckland communities. Global Finance, which is expected to have generated mortgage loans and insurance premia valued at over $1.1 billion as at the end of March 2019, held a simple inaugural ceremony on Wednesday, March…
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Rachna Dave My Mission is to establish 0800 Rachna as an influential independent Mortgage Advisor, by educating and empowering my customers to become financially literate decision-makers and helping them achieve their financial goals. My business Dream, ‘Your Home Limited (aka 0800RACHNA has been operating as Mortgage and Insurance Advisor. The key to the success for this business in a very…
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Suzanne Snively The New Zealand Financial Integrity System Assessment (FISA) is the first ever review of the integrity framework of any country’s financial system. Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) will lead the review as it is uniquely placed to ensure both independence and objectivity. The FISA methodology is in its final stage of consultation. The consultation document can be found…
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Our Special Correspondent It was during the Summer of 2018 that Jaimini Devta and Komal Shah met over a cup of Coffee and chatted about life and what their roles were as mothers and as individuals. Fast forward to March 2019, they were exactly where they should be – owning their Dream Company, namely ‘3Media.’ And then came along Mahendra…
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Laura Walters You might not have heard, but Parliament is currently conducting an inquiry that will help determine the future of New Zealand’s political independence. Kiwis and the MPs in charge need to take it a little more seriously. Right now, in the engine rooms of Parliament, MPs are considering the future fate of New Zealand’s sovereignty. I know it…
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Sourced Content Police have launched an investigation into how the names of people on a watchlist drawn up after the Christchurch terror attack were leaked to the media. While the information leaked was not top secret as claimed, a Police spokesperson said that the matter was being treated very seriously. Media has reported that more than 100 people – including…
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The Government has announced details of how New Zealanders will choose whether or not to legalise and regulate cannabis through a Referendum. Justice Minister Andrew Little said that the Coalition Government is committed to a health-based approach to drugs, to minimise harm and take control away from criminals. “The Referendum is a commitment in the Labour-Green Confidence and Supply Agreement,…
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Katie Scotcher United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to the unity displayed in New Zealand following the Christchurch Mosque shootings. As reported earlier, 51 people, including men, women and children died in two Mosques as a terrorist opened fire during the Friday prayers on March 15, 2019 in Christchurch. World leaders and millions of people across the Continents…
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Transparency International to launch Financial Integrity System next month Henry Lynch This month, a Consumer New Zealand survey, found that only 47% of people surveyed said banks can be trusted and only 35% think banks have their best interests at heart. It is not surprising then that about 70% of New Zealanders agree that banks need to be monitored more closely…
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been named among a list of 50 of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune Magazine. The list ranks leaders who “are transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same.” It acknowledged the Prime Minister for her efforts in navigating through New Zealand’s worst terror attack in history, in which 50 people were killed.…
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