Buy now, pay later provider Afterpay pushes for watered-down rules
Debate heats up over how heavy-handed regulation of the BNPL sector should be. Source: NZ Herald Business News
China’s biggest IPO in years poses US$9b question for Goldman Sachs and rivals
Financial Times: Western banks seek clarity over planned listing of Syngenta. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Retailer H&J Smith confirms closure, job losses of 220
Retailer H&J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Seat downgrade: Air New Zealand plane switch pushes passengers further back in the cabin
Passengers on Rarotonga flight have been offered $350 for seat downgrade at short notice. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Market close: NZ shares fall as geopolitical uncertainty has investors wary
Meanwhile, Ebos continued to reel after losing its Chemist Warehouse Australian contract. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reddit’s chief says he wants it to ‘grow up.’ Will its community let it?
New York Times: Users and moderators have made their displeasure about changes known. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Tight election race adds extra uncertainty to economic outlook – BusinessNZ
The BusinessNZ Economic Conditions Index remains subdued on high costs and falling demand. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Commerce Commission appeals NZME fine
The appeal was about “protecting consumers from potentially dangerous, harmful products”. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Meridian Energy moves to tweak more power out of Benmore, Manapouri
The company is extracting more energy from its existing assets. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Small business: Spacefor delivers physical shopping experience for digital brands
Spacefor is helping online brands bring their products to physical shoppers. Source: NZ Herald Business News