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Recession indicators adding up
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 2:56 pm | Grant Thornton
15 August 2019 Indicators are currently accumulating that point to a recession. The most alarming warning sign is the US yield curve which plots the yields of Treasury maturities. “The longer you loan Treasury your money, the higher you would expect ... More >>
Charitable sector at risk if standards removed
Friday, 31 May 2019, 9:28 am | Grant Thornton
The charitable sector is at risk if basic registration requirements for non-profit organisations are removed. Concerns have arisen after the Department of Internal Affairs opened submissions to modernise the Charities Act 2005; in its discussion ... More >>
Business optimism across Asia Pacific continues to decline
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 9:21 am | Grant Thornton
Latest research from Grant Thornton International reveals that business optimism continues to decline amid swirling economic uncertainty; across the Asia Pacific region, optimism took a dive in Q2 2019 dropping to 23% from 55% percent in Q2 2018. More >>
Trading with the US is now more taxing for NZ businesses
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 11:49 am | Grant Thornton
Businesses currently operating in the Unites States or planning to tap into this market should review their tax obligations as the rules are everchanging. More >>
NZ businesses need to anticipate Brexit impact now
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 9:35 am | Grant Thornton
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement has been rejected by the UK Parliament for a second time, and the chances of a no-deal Brexit have increased exponentially. More >>
NZ economic uncertainty soars, business optimism dips
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 10:09 am | Grant Thornton
Following a period of heightened optimism and strong economic growth, the outlook for businesses internationally in 2019 is declining as the global economic cycle cools and political uncertainty sets in, according to research from Grant Thornton’s ... More >>
Education Provider in Interim Liquidation
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 1:42 pm | Grant Thornton
Taratahi was yesterday placed in Interim Liquidation, at the request of its Board of Trustees, by the High Court. More >>
Ebert creditors vote to change liquidators
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 7:43 pm | Grant Thornton
Today, Ebert Construction’s creditors voted to replace Grant Thornton New Zealand as liquidator for the construction company, and have appointed BDO in their place. More >>
Lack of investment biggest threat to global economy
Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:54 am | Grant Thornton
According to Grant Thornton International’s latest International Business Report (IBR) survey, New Zealand business leaders are becoming less confident about the economic outlook with optimism falling from 76% in Q1 2018 to 60% last quarter. This ... More >>
Women in NZ senior leadership roles has hit rock bottom
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 9:23 am | Grant Thornton
Whilst businesses globally have taken one step forward and one step back on women in leadership, New Zealand has taken two firm steps back. Globally, significantly more businesses surveyed (75% in 2018 v 66% in 2017) now have at least one woman ... More >>
Word of warning for NZ businesses amid rise optimism
Friday, 2 February 2018, 11:18 am | Grant Thornton
Global survey findings from Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR) reveal that global business optimism is continuing on a positive trajectory. More >>
NZ business outlook positive
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 12:25 pm | Grant Thornton
New figures from Grant Thornton’s quarterly International Business Report (IBR) survey of 2,500 companies in 35 countries reveals that nine of the world’s ten largest economies have reduced profitability expectations over the next 12 months. More >>
NZ relationship property report highlights industry issues
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 9:22 am | Grant Thornton
More efficient resolution of relationship property cases, greater certainty over the status of trusts, and stronger penalties for failing to disclose information are potential areas for relationship property law and practice reform, according ... More >>
New Appointment & Service Offering at Grant Thornton
Friday, 18 August 2017, 9:41 am | Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Li as an associate and head of the firm’s new Asia Services Group (ASG). More >>
Grant Thornton New Zealand Partner Appointment
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 4:35 pm | Grant Thornton
10 August 2017 - Grant Thornton New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Kylie Meyer as a Partner in its Christchurch office. More >>
Grant Thornton New Zealand grows its Christchurch presence
Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 9:53 am | Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton New Zealand, which employs more than 250 people across its offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, has made a number of key appointments to its Christchurch team. More >>
Partner appointment
Monday, 10 April 2017, 3:35 pm | Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Paige Cuthbert as a Partner in its Christchurch office. More >>
Number and diversity of cyber-attacks on the rise
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 5:31 pm | Grant Thornton
New figures from Grant Thornton reveal that extortion and blackmail are more common forms of cyber-attack on businesses than theft of data or intellectual property. This comes as the volume of attacks globally has risen sharply over the last 12 months. ... More >>
Western Pacific Insurance policy holders get pay out
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 12:44 pm | Grant Thornton
The liquidators of Western Pacific Insurance Limited are making their first payment to Western Pacific’s Canterbury policy holders who are mainly holders of commercial buildings, say the liquidators David Ruscoe and Richard Simpson of accounting and ... More >>
Partner appointment
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 1:45 pm | Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Don MacKenzie as a Partner its Christchurch office. More >>