Bernard Hickey - Fresh Ideas for a Productive Economy
Presentation for Fabians Seminar "Fresh Ideas for a
Productive Economy"
July 2011 - Legislative Chamber, NZ
Parliament
Productive Economy Solutions
By Bernard Hickey
Interest.co.nz
Bernard Hickey – Interest.co.nz
Bernard is a leading
financial journalist and editor with over 18 years
experience which includes roles with Reuters, the Financial
Times Group and Fairfax Media in Wellington, Canberra,
Sydney, London and Singapore.
Bernard is currently the
Editor of Interest.co.nz, a news and information website
aimed at 2 million New Zealand borrowers and savers, and is
a commentator on financial, economic and investment issues,
regularly appearing on radio, television and in the Herald
on Sunday.
Bernard is particularly well informed with
matters to do with house
prices, interest rates, finance
companies, banks, international
economic issues, and
on-line media.
Bernard was heavily involved in the
formation of www.reuters.co.uk and managed the editorial
businesses at Xtramsn and stuff. He explains his sometimes
controversial views in an engaging and refreshing way to a
wide audience, and works independently with a completely
unbiased view.
Bernard speaks regularly on the current
economy – what's happening and what it means for you, the
credit crunch, interest rates, housing, and financial
markets
issues.