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Transparency stories - Page 21

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FMA boss says corporate governance in NZ could be better
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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risk & compliance
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licensing
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transparency
FMA chief calls on New Zealand directors to improve corporate governance practices as part of regulator's risk outlook.
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FMA to focus on 7 key market risks, including insurance mis-selling
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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nzx
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insurance
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The Financial Markets Authority has seen an increasing number of complaints regarding insurance sales and is undertaking more work to assess the s.
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NZX strengthens oversight of conflicts with new board committee, regulatory scrutiny
Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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risk & compliance
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transparency
NZX will establish a new board committee to oversee the way New Zealand's financial markets operator manages conflicts.
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UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says
Sun, 16th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.
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Fonterra shareholders use AGM to flag concern over lower milk payout
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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strategy
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transparency
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investment
Fonterra Cooperative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout, the dair.
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Why NZ and UK are leading the public sector digital revolution...
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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digital transformation
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open source
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government
New Zealand and the UK are setting the pace in the global public sector digital revolution, transforming government transparency and accessibility.
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Auckland car salesman fined $12k over 'dishonest' Trade Me bids
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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commerce commission
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trade me
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transparency
Craig James Rutherford has been fined $12,100 in the Auckland District Court after shill bidding during the sale of cars on the Trade Me auction website.
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Is project failure all about business perceptions?
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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ict
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transparency
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analyst report
Gap between IT managers' and non-IT managers' perceptions of project success rates widens - showing no respect to timeliness and budgets.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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forbes
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
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Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
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Nissan Australia faces Facebook wrath
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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social media
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twitter
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transparency
Nissan Australia faces a social media backlash after awarding a Facebook competition prize to a close friend of its social media co-ordinator, igniting outrage.
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Social studies
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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management
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social media
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twitter
Navigating social media can be tricky for new businesses. A well-thought-out strategy is crucial to avoid pitfalls and ensure a positive online presence.
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Mission entirely possible
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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government
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software
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resellers
eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.
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A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
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Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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uc
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physical security
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government
Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.
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We want a say in XT review - TUANZ
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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tuanz
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transparency
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assurance
Major users are demanding input into Telecom’s independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.
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Financial flexibility
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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personal computing devices
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ict
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pc hardware
ICT leasing is gaining traction as it allows businesses to stay current with tech, preserve cash flow, and offers tax perks, even amid economic downturns.
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Web filtering almost set to go
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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dia
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transparency
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censorship
The new voluntary Web content filtering system for ISPs is expected to be up and running within a matter of weeks.
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Lessons from America
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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open source
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microsoft
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google
The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.
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Procuring a better procurement process
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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edutech
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it training
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personal computing devices
The government looks to overhaul the broken ICT procurement process, aiming for transparency, efficiency, and wider industry involvement amidst rising costs.