ASB is set to launch their own answer to Sharesies with their new app.

ASB Share Central will include a mobile app and desktop platform, and it will allow Kiwis to make their own investments into shares. 

CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith says it's 'exciting' ASB wants to take this step, and they're looking forward to working with the bank on this project.

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ASB is set to launch their own answer to Sharesies with their new app.
ASB Share Central will include a mobile app and desktop platform, and it will allow Kiwis to make their own investments into shares.&nbsp;
CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith says it's 'exciting' ASB wants to take this step, and they're looking forward to working with the bank on this project.
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Chris Smith: CMC Markets managing director on ASB launching their own Sharesies-style app

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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.

The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.
The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

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Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers.

Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers.
Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

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The rise in AI has seen demand for professionally written CVs in a bid to stand out against algorithms.

Experts say while AI can be useful to screen hundreds of applicants faster, it's created a transparency gap between employers and jobseekers.

CVs by Sarah director Sarah Wrightson says the screening software rules out applicants before a human gets a chance to look at their CVs, and it results in qualified applicants getting filtered out.

"I've had clients come to me saying that they've applied for 80 jobs and heard nothing back - and often, they've actually got really solid experience. The software's looking for alignment and clarity, humans read context, the software doesn't." 

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The rise in AI has seen demand for professionally written CVs in a bid to stand out against algorithms.
Experts say while AI can be useful to screen hundreds of applicants faster, it's created a transparency gap between employers and jobseekers.
CVs by Sarah director Sarah Wrightson says the screening software rules out applicants before a human gets a chance to look at their CVs, and it results in qualified applicants getting filtered out.
"I've had clients come to me saying that they've applied for 80 jobs and heard nothing back - and often, they've actually got really solid experience. The software's looking for alignment and clarity, humans read context, the software doesn't."&nbsp;
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Sarah Wrightson: CVs by Sarah director on the rise of AI in the job recruitment process

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Chris Smith: CMC Markets managing director on ASB launching their own Sharesies-style app

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