NZ-Russia Investigating FTA

Categories: International Finance, New Zealand Finance

The Governments of Russia and New Zealand have commenced preparation for future negotiations of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). On May 31st the Government of New Zealand released a statement announcing the commencement of groundwork for the eventual negotiations of a FTA between New Zealand and Russia. The statement was released shortly after a [...]

The Governments of Russia and New Zealand have commenced preparation for future negotiations of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). On May 31st the Government of New Zealand released a statement announcing the commencement of groundwork for the eventual negotiations of a FTA between New Zealand and Russia. The statement was released shortly after a meeting between Tim Groser, Trade Minister of New Zealand, and Elvira Nabiullina, Russian Minister of Economic Development, held in Moscow. Tim Groser summarized the achievements of the meeting, ... Read More

IMF Releases Reports on NZ

Categories: International Finance, New Zealand Finance, New Zealand Taxation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released two separate reports analyzing the future potential economic output and fiscal balances of the New Zealand economy. On May 26th the IMF released The Potential Contribution of Fiscal Policy to Rebalancing and Growth in New Zealand and Potential Growth of Australia and New Zealand in the Aftermath of [...]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released two separate reports analyzing the future potential economic output and fiscal balances of the New Zealand economy. On May 26th the IMF released The Potential Contribution of Fiscal Policy to Rebalancing and Growth in New Zealand and Potential Growth of Australia and New Zealand in the Aftermath of the Global Crisis, two separate working papers concerning aspects of the New Zealand and Australian economies, in the face of the receding effects of the global economic crisis. The ... Read More

NZ Fund Service Development Group Formed

Categories: International Finance, New Zealand Finance

A private sector group has been formed to advise the New Zealand Government on the requirements associated with the creation of an international funds service industry in New Zealand. In a media statement on April 6th Gerry Brownlee, New Zealand Minister of Economic Development, announced the formation of the International Fund Services Development Group (IFSDG), [...]

A private sector group has been formed to advise the New Zealand Government on the requirements associated with the creation of an international funds service industry in New Zealand. In a media statement on April 6th Gerry Brownlee, New Zealand Minister of Economic Development, announced the formation of the International Fund Services Development Group (IFSDG), a Government endorsed private-sector body charged with advising the Government on the establishment of a international funds service industry and turning New Zealand into a attractive funds ... Read More

New NZ Trade and Enterprise Office Opened in China

Categories: International Finance, New Zealand Finance

New Zealand’s fourth NZ Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) office has been opened in Shenzhen, China. Tim Goser, New Zealand Trade Minister, announced on March 31st that New Zealand’s line of NZTE offices has expanded to four in China, in an effort to provide New Zealand businesses with greater access to the economy of the area. [...]

New Zealand’s fourth NZ Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) office has been opened in Shenzhen, China. Tim Goser, New Zealand Trade Minister, announced on March 31st that New Zealand’s line of NZTE offices has expanded to four in China, in an effort to provide New Zealand businesses with greater access to the economy of the area. In a press release, the Minister stated that the new office demonstrates the New Zealand Government’s commitment to fostering a closer and more collaborative economic relationship with the ... Read More