Banking stories - Page 99
Chorus bags $250m bank facility
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has signed up to a new $250 million banking facility that will use to push out its debt maturity.
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.
Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.
Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.
2degrees secures $165m 4G funding
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.
FireEye: Eyeing up NZ potential
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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FireEye has recruited two well-known industry faces as the company pushes its offerings to target increasing cyber threats.
Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.
Xero becomes highest price local stock on NZX
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Cloud-based accounting firm Xero has toppled Port of Tauranga as the highest priced local stock on the NZX as it charts another notch in its belt, hav.
Rakon plunges deeper into the red
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Rakon's losses soar to $32.8m as it writes down assets in China and NZ, hitting the lower end of its downgraded earnings forecast.
ESET Mobile Security scores full marks in banking Trojan test
Tue, 21st May 2013
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ESET Mobile Security aces AV-TEST by detecting 100% of banking Trojans, outperforming most competitors in the cybersecurity stakes.
Escrow scams set to rise
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.
Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.
Is the Kiwi dollar going digital?
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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New Zealanders appear to have taken to online shopping like ducks to water, with over half now shopping online.
Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.
UPDATED: ANZ fixes nationwide fault
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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ANZ swiftly resolves nationwide glitch, restoring services for Kiwis unable to make payments or access accounts online since this morning.
Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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commerce systems
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New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.
Wynyard Group reveals inaugural board
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Chair Dr Murray Horn announces inaugural seven-member board to guide and support company following separation from Jade Software.
Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.
Kiwi invention prevents password hacking
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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New Zealanders are at risk of data breaches due to weak passwords. Optimizer HQ has developed a password management system to combat this.
Online gamers: the new target for theft
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.