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CEOs responsible for financial errors, not CFOs - research

Chief executives are being looked at to take accountability for errors in financial reporting, according to a new global survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2020

Digital Transformation

UST Global expands presence with new Singapore office

The new center will enable the company to expand its base in Asia and get closer to its growing pool of institutional investors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019

Crypto

UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money

UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019

Fibre

TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade

TeamTalk has big plans to put its latest $8.7 million capital raise to work, starting with an upgrade of CityLink's Wellington fibre optic network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Power / Energy

EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market

The company hopes to create a distinct environmental profile for major international players and use its new financial muscle to acquire existing data centres.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million

Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

EduTech

Investor data management outsourcing to hit 60% by 2021 - Survey

New research by State Street has revealed that the trend toward outsourcing data management is showing no sign of slowing.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Unified Communications

Zoom, OpenExchange team up to tackle financial services market

Zoom has partnered with OpenExchange to develop a new video conferencing solution for financial services organisations.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Regulation

Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer

Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Global Switch secures new credit with HSBC for long-term data center finance

Global Switch has now officially closed a new revolving credit facility with HSBC Bank, which will bring around S$768.4 million in financing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Institutional investors stories

Cybersecurity

Trading halts again as NZX sees fourth day of attacks

NZX hit by repeated DDoS attacks causing connectivity issues, resulting in trading halts and system disruptions.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020

Agricultural Technology

SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September

Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce

Kiwi company Augusta Funds Management has chosen IBM and Salesforce to further advance business operations and upgrade its investor experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

PwC

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Crypto

Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer

With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Robotics

Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil

Kiwi firm Invert Robotics secures NZD $6.4 million, expands to Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Fintech

Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure

Investors include major banks worldwide such as Bank of America, Barclays, Nordea, BNP Paribas Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Societe Generale.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017

Partner Programmes

ASG net debt $2 million less than forecast

ASG will record net debt $2 million less than it had forecast, with revenue in the upper end of its forecast and strong growth expected in FY17.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016

Crowdfunding

VentureCrowd offers FRN bond access to wholesale investors

Crowdfunding for wholesale investors opens up as VentureCrowd sets out to offer its services through Australian blue chip corporate bonds.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016

Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds

The retailer may sell as much as $125 million of five-year bonds to refinance $100 million of bonds maturing next month.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015