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Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says

 There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane.  Cracking down on tax avoidance is one of the key agenda items at this weekend’s G20 Summit, where New Zealand is an invited guest. The G20 countries make up 85 percent of global economic activity …

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NZ Reaction to end of marathon negotiation on Korean FTA – first the positive news

Here’s a quick snapshot of what NZ Business is saying about yesterday’s conclusion of the FTA agreement NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS FORUM  (NZIBF) welcomes end of marathon negotiations –  delighted Trade Minister Groser and his officials have got it over the line. NZIBF Chairman Sir Graeme Harrison noted  Korea is a significant trading partner for New Zealand and a number of …

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