New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.

The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.
The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

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The cost of hiring the wrong person is racking up for employers, despite a large number of applicants.  

New Seek data estimates small and medium sized businesses lose more than $900 million a year from bad hires.  

Small Business NZ founder Phil Wicks told Francesca Rudkin the quality of applicants seems to be slowly declining.  

He says often in the trades, it's hard to find the right person, and yet the industry's under immense pressure to find people quickly. 

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The cost of hiring the wrong person is racking up for employers, despite a large number of applicants. &nbsp;
New Seek data estimates small and medium sized businesses lose more than $900 million a year from bad hires. &nbsp;
Small Business NZ founder Phil Wicks told Francesca Rudkin the quality of applicants seems to be slowly declining. &nbsp;
He says often in the trades, it's hard to find the right person, and yet the industry's under immense pressure to find people quickly.&nbsp;
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Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff

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The High Court has ordered ASB Bank to pay $6.731 million for breaching anti-money laundering laws.

The penalty is the largest ever imposed by a New Zealand court under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained the case further - and whether it sets a precedent.

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The High Court has ordered ASB Bank to pay $6.731 million for breaching anti-money laundering laws.
The penalty is the largest ever imposed by a New Zealand court under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained the case further - and whether it sets a precedent.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB being ordered to pay $6.731 million for breaching anti-money laundering laws

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Experts are warning investors to brace for a 'choppy' market in the tech sector.

Some of the US's leading chip companies have been getting some extra attention on them, as the market looks set to change. 

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.

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Experts are warning investors to brace for a 'choppy' market in the tech sector.
Some of the US's leading chip companies have been getting some extra attention on them, as the market looks set to change.&nbsp;
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'choppy' markets incoming for tech sector

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

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