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EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market
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
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
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
Investor data management outsourcing to hit 60% by 2021 - Survey
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
Zoom, OpenExchange team up to tackle financial services market
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
Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer
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

Stories from Other Regions

Institutional investors stories

SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
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
Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce
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
Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD
Physical Security

Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD

Limited prime office stock is pushing Auckland CBD rents and yields higher, as hotel conversions leave developers short of sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Logos to fly the flag in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Logos to fly the flag in New Zealand

The Wiri acquisition marks Logos’ first New Zealand development as demand for industrial space rises on the back of e-commerce growth.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
Overseas investment on the rise
NZD

Overseas investment on the rise

Foreign capital now dominates New Zealand’s biggest commercial property deals, as domestic investment fell 77% to GBP £400 million in 2017.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Housing plan commendable, but more innovation needed
Energy efficient

Housing plan commendable, but more innovation needed

Housing prices are likely to stay firm for some time unless the government finds new ways to unlock supply and affordability.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Rare opportunity to acquire Auckland apartment hotel
Auckland Council

Rare opportunity to acquire Auckland apartment hotel

Investors are being offered a 178-unit Auckland CBD hotel with an 11-year lease, in a sale billed as the city's first major since 2012.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
Angel Investments

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
New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds
Power / Energy

New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds

First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer
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
Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil
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
Early childhood centres offer investment opportunities
Ministry of Education

Early childhood centres offer investment opportunities

Smaller investors are finding childcare centres attractive as Auckland’s expanding sector keeps occupancy above 80 per cent and demand strong.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service
Fintech

Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service

Restricted bank lending in New Zealand is opening the door for developers to secure debt or equity funding from commercial property investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017