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Highlights
- The financial sector is one of the most influential sectors of the economy, which governs financial risks within the nation.
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group conducted its AGM last month and carried out a few resolutions.
- Harmoney Corp announced entering into a corporate debt facility AU$20 million.
Financial companies are instrumental in accelerating the nation’s economic development as they provide valuable finance and investment opportunities and help manage financial risks across the country.
As per reports, in 2021, NZ’s financial and insurance services industry contributed about NZ$15 billion towards the country’s GDP.
Having said that, this article covers the popular NZX-listed financial stocks worth investing in this year.
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (NZX:ANZ; ASX:ANZ)
One of the leading banks across the country, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, had recently held its AGM. Its shareholders passed resolutions related to the election and re-election of a few directors of the Company.
Also, the adoption of the Remuneration Report was among other resolutions being passed by its shareholders.
On 14 January, at the end of the market session, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group fell by 0.20% at NZ$29.97.
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Harmoney Corp Limited (NZX:HMY)
Harmoney Corp Limited is NZ’s famous online direct and personal loans lender. A few days back, it has revealed signing a corporate debt facility amounting to AU$20 million to help support its loan book growth.
The said facility has been funded by both Viola Credit and OneVentures.
On 14 January, at the end of the market session, Harmoney Corp was down by 1.06% at NZ$1.86.
AMP Limited (NZX:AMP; ASX:AMP)
AMP Limited has announced that a few days back its Private Markets business had signed a binding agreement with Ares Holdings LP to sell its Infrastructure Debt platform for AU$428 million.
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The transaction is likely to be completed in Q1 2022 and the said cash proceeds would strengthen AMP’s capital position.
On 14 January, at the end of the market session, AMP declined by 0.97% at NZ$1.02.
Bottom Line
The financial sector is crucial for stabilising the economy by ensuring efficient allocation of economic resources.