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A guide to loan-to-purchase employee share schemes
In this guide, we look at how 'loan-to-purchase' employee share schemes work, how shares are offered, and what employees can expect.
Published date,18 June 2025
7 min read
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Employee share schemes: the case for dual usability
Employee share schemes are a smart way to improve engagement and alignment—but to get results, they must effectively serve two user groups with different needs and objectives.
Published date,17 June 2025
5 min read
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Loan-to-purchase employee share schemes: What employees need to know
Understanding the finer details of a loan-to-purchase scheme can open the door to partial ownership in a company and potentially help you build long-term wealth.
Published date,17 June 2025
4 min read
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A guide to employee share ownership plans (ESOPs)
Our guide to all things ESOP for Australian and New Zealand businesses. We cover what ESOPs are, how to set up an ESOP, the pros and cons of ESOP, and more.
Published date,16 June 2025
19 min read
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How loan-to-purchase employee share schemes are different
In this article, we look at loan-to-purchase share schemes and how they’re different to share option plans and phantom share schemes.
Published date,16 June 2025
3 min read
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Phantom share schemes vs. employee share option plans (ESOP)
Let’s explore these two different kinds of employee share schemes, and what to consider when deciding which is right for your organisation.
Published date,13 June 2025
5 min read
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What is treasury stock, and how can it benefit companies?
In this article, we look at loan-to-purchase share schemes and how they differ from other share plans.
Published date,13 June 2025
3 min read
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Profit sharing and phantom share schemes: What you need to know
Let’s explore the inner workings of two popular employee reward options, profit sharing and phantom share schemes, as well as their pros and cons.
Published date,13 June 2025
4 min read
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Why use a nominee company structure?
Australian or New Zealand companies may choose to use a nominee company structure to hold assets on behalf of another entity. Let’s look at the benefits, and limitations, of using this structure.
Published date,12 June 2025
5 min read
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How does profit sharing with employees work?
To retain current staff or attract top candidates, businesses can distribute some of their yearly profits through profit-sharing agreements.
Published date,12 June 2025
5 min read
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9 reasons why you should move to an online share register
Explore why switching to an online share register can help your company reduce errors, boost professionalism, and ensure compliance.
Published date,11 June 2025
6 min read
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Equity management, and why it’s important for companies
Curious about equity management? Learn what equity is, why managing it matters, and how software can simplify investor engagement and compliance.
Published date,10 June 2025
5 min read
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How are employee share schemes allocated?
An employee share scheme (ESS) motivates staff by offering shares as incentives for company growth. Learn how to set it up and distribute shares fairly.
Published date,10 June 2025
5 min read
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What is a share registry?
Learn the value of share registries for managing shareholder information and compliance and why you need one.
Published date,10 June 2025
3 min read
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Empowering success for B Corp-certified companies
We spoke to Tamara Pitelen at Grow Good, the team helping New Zealand companies fast-track their B Corp certification journey.
Published date,10 June 2025
3 min read
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Employee share schemes: Are they really worth it?
Companies invest significant resources to issue shares to staff, yet often falter at the final hurdle: communicating the benefit.
Published date,21 January 2025
3 min read
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Can 700,000 retail shareholders be wrong?
Retail investors aren’t fair-weather friends—they’re here for the long haul. Are you showing up for them when it matters most?
Published date,20 December 2024
4 min read
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A guide to loan-to-purchase employee share schemes

Employee share schemes: the case for dual usability

Loan-to-purchase employee share schemes: What employees need to know

A guide to employee share ownership plans (ESOPs)

How loan-to-purchase employee share schemes are different

Phantom share schemes vs. employee share option plans (ESOP)

What is treasury stock, and how can it benefit companies?

Profit sharing and phantom share schemes: What you need to know

Why use a nominee company structure?

How does profit sharing with employees work?

9 reasons why you should move to an online share register

Equity management, and why it’s important for companies

How are employee share schemes allocated?

What is a share registry?

Empowering success for B Corp-certified companies

Employee share schemes: Are they really worth it?

Can 700,000 retail shareholders be wrong?