AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProperty & Lending Compliance: A tenancy tribunal case against a property manager found failures to include insulation, insurance and Healthy Homes compliance statements, plus an unlawful rent increase and unenforceable clauses across multiple tenancies—highlighting how non-compliant rentals can complicate valuations and refinancing. Markets & KiwiSaver Mood: The S&P/NZX 50 edged up late, led by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, while housing-exposed stocks lagged on forecasts of headwinds for the rest of the year. Court Fight Over Software: A US financial services giant has started a High Court hearing in Wellington alleging a New Zealand rival copied its actuarial software—raising stakes for fintech IP in liquidation. Stablecoins Reality Check: Visa survey data shows Asia Pacific stablecoin interest is far ahead of understanding and use, with only 6% accurately grasping how they work. ADHD Access via Telehealth: Telehealth providers are filling gaps as some GPs don’t offer ADHD assessments, with patients reporting high upfront costs and faster pathways than in-person waits. Pacific Screen Funding: Pacific screen organisations warn that ending NZFC core funding from 30 June 2027 could reduce support for Pacific practitioners and stories.
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