Andrea FoxHerald business writer·NZ Herald·10 Jun, 2026 04:59 PM7 mins to read‌Forsyth Barr’s new capital markets CEO Carl Blanchard is upbeat on the outlook for NZ debt and equity. Photo / John WeekesForsyth Barr’s new capital markets CEO Carl Blanchard is upbeat on the outlook for NZ debt and equity. Photo / John WeekesEquity and debt capital markets in New Zealand are working well and we can expect to see a lot more issuance in debt markets over the course of a year, says Carl Blanchard, managing director of new Forsyth Barr business, Forsyth Barr Capital Markets.

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