This year the Government is working to introduce a new tax incentive for businesses conducting research and development, the research and development tax incentive  (RDTI). The RDTI will give businesses a 15% tax credit if they spend a minimum of $50,000 per year on eligible R&D. Businesses spending less than $50,000 may still be eligible, so long as they are using an approved research provider to carry out their R&D. The Taxation (Research and Development Tax Credits) Bill is about to go before Parliament for its Second Reading. If passed into law, the RDTI will take effect from the beginning of a business’s 2019/2020 income year.

Latest research by ANZ Bank on the key issues affecting our farming sector and rural economics insights that provide in-depth analysis of rural markets and commodities.

Financial Adviser Michael Beech reasons why there is a lot to be said for stepping back and looking at the big picture when it comes to investing.

Alliott NZ recently attended the Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Alliott Group in Osaka Japan. Find out what we were up to in the region.

Technological advancement, such as the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, will considerably change the economic landscape and the suite of skills required within the labour pool.

The strong global economy is feeding through into solid export prices and volumes in New Zealand. Though some timing issues were likely at play, merchandise exports in December were spectacular.

New Zealand’s employment law landscape is now set to change and employers need to be ready to adapt.

President Trump's aggressive tax reforms may not take effect until 2018.

Alliott Group member firm Bowman & Company explains why and what this could mean for global trade.

Employment growth across both sides of the ditch is going in different directions, according to ANZ BlueNotes.

Dairy farmers may well be bemoaning low milk prices but New Zealand consumers overall do not appear to be letting too much get in the way of increasing their use of credit and charge cards.

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate to a record low this month but banks passed on only half of it at a retail level.

A similar outcome was likely in New Zealand should the RBNZ follow suit, with bank funding costs having risen sharply this year.

When news breaks and markets move, content-starved media often invite talking heads to muse on the repercussions.

Knowing the difference between this speculative opinion and actual facts can help investors keep their nerve.

Do you think New Zealand is better off alone? We share some interesting insights from New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) who ask if uncertainty is in New Zealand’s interests.

With hindsight, policy makers might not choose to launch what is called by some an 'Asian EU' at this point in time. We share this ANZ BlueNotes article on ASEAN latest developments.

The UK’s unprecedented decision to leave the European Union has sparked a dramatic flight to safe haven assets and currencies.

The initial reaction was pronounced but is now moderating, although it will take time to settle.

Sydney may have the harbour views and Melbourne the lifestyle but new research shows Auckland is the APEC city with both - and more. 

The New Zealand city has emerged at number six overall in the Building Better Cities survey which looks at 28 cities in the Asia-Pacific Economic cooperation (APEC) region.

Do you ever listen to the news and find yourself thinking that the world has gone to the dogs? The roll call of depressing headlines seems endless.

But look beyond what the media calls 'news' and there also are a lot of things going right.

Overall ​the outlook for the economy is positive and the Crown’s books are in good shape, but what are the announcements on New Zealand tax? We summarise the key issues for you.

New Zealand building consents fell last month as a drop-off in Canterbury construction intentions offset growth in other regions, although Auckland continued to lag behind the estimated level needed to match growth in housing demand. (Sourceable)

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