Institutional investors stories - Page 5
Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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trading technologies
New Swyftx crypto trading platform launching in New Zealand, offering access to over 280 coins - a 70% increase locally.
90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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supply chain
Over three-quarters of crypto enthusiasts anticipate inflation becoming a significant issue in the next five years, according to a survey.
New Bitcoin indicator series from State Street
Mon, 10th May 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
State Street Corporation has launched its new Bitcoin Indicator series, aiming to measure the popularity of Bitcoin and its impact on traditional markets.
Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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investment
The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.
Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.
Trading halts again as NZX sees fourth day of attacks
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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nzx
NZX hit by repeated DDoS attacks causing connectivity issues, resulting in trading halts and system disruptions.
CEOs responsible for financial errors, not CFOs - research
Sat, 9th May 2020
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cfo
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blackline
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financial results
Chief executives are being looked at to take accountability for errors in financial reporting, according to a new global survey.
UST Global expands presence with new Singapore office
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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institutional investors
The new center will enable the company to expand its base in Asia and get closer to its growing pool of institutional investors.
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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martech
UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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agricultural technology
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food
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solar power
Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.
Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Kiwi company Augusta Funds Management has chosen IBM and Salesforce to further advance business operations and upgrade its investor experience.
TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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fibre
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radio
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citylink
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.
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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ai
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healthtech
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us expansion
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.
Investor data management outsourcing to hit 60% by 2021 - Survey
Thu, 10th May 2018
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edutech
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outsourcing
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data management
New research by State Street has revealed that the trend toward outsourcing data management is showing no sign of slowing.
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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pwc
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angel investments
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capital raising
NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.
Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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robots
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capital raising
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invert robotics
Kiwi firm Invert Robotics secures NZD $6.4 million, expands to Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
Zoom, OpenExchange team up to tackle financial services market
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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uc
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cloud services
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zoom
Zoom has partnered with OpenExchange to develop a new video conferencing solution for financial services organisations.
Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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regulation
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token sale
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initial coin offering
Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.
Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure
Fri, 26th May 2017
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fintech
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blockchain
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investment
Investors include major banks worldwide such as Bank of America, Barclays, Nordea, BNP Paribas Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Societe Generale.
Warehouse may offer $125M of 5-year fixed-rate bonds
Tue, 5th May 2015
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shares
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bnz
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the warehouse group
The retailer may sell as much as $125 million of five-year bonds to refinance $100 million of bonds maturing next month.