New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

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<ul><li>Australia’s port operators, known as stevedoring companies in Australia, are coming under increasing scrutiny for aggressive increases in landside charges including terminal access charges (TAC) and vehicle booking system (VBS) fees.</li><li>The ACCC now considers government policy or a regulatory response is likely to be required.</li><li>However, the fact that many New Zealand ports are still underearning their cost of capital means that any regulatory interference is unlikely at this stage.</li></ul>

Australia’s port operators, known as stevedoring companies in Australia, are coming under increasing scrutiny for aggressive increases in landside charges including terminal access charges (TAC) and vehicle booking system (VBS) fees.The ACCC now considers government policy or a regulatory response is likely to be required.However, the fact that many New Zealand ports are still underearning their cost of capital means that any regulatory interference is unlikely at this stage.

Transport Titbits – Landside Story