How to buy a global $20 billion company for nothing
Financial Times: Japan is only theoretically fertile territory for stock market takeovers. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Switch your work iPhone off or we’ll do it for you, bosses tell workaholics
If you take the time off, take if off properly, and keep your eyes off that inbox. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Capital Markets: Merger and acquisition activity stalls but private equity is lurking
Big deals are still being done but they are taking longer. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Market close: F&P rises as US debt deal buoys index
End of White House impasse is substantial relief for investors. Source: NZ Herald Business News
What buyers, investors need to know about the falling property market – Cooking the Books podcast
The Reserve Bank predicts the falling prices aren't finished yet. Source: NZ Herald Business News
IRD guidance on the trustee tax looks a bit like tax avoidance – experts
Accountants advise caution around minimising trustee tax bill. Source: NZ Herald Business News
US debt crisis: Did Joe Biden find the reasonable middle or give away too much?
New York Times: The deal comes at a cost to Joe Biden. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Company results: Property developer Asset Plus and aged care firm Radius hit by falling valuations
Asset Plus looks at winding up, Radius Care offers staff shares and recruits more nurses. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Two Auckland Shamiana outlets insolvent after pandemic ‘killed’ business, racked up over $300k in IRD debt
The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month. Source: NZ Herald Business News
The Front Page: How much tax change could cost the average Kiwi trust
Most trusts in New Zealand are not held by super-wealthy individuals. Source: NZ Herald Business News