US decisions likely to decide between more inflation or deflation
The global economy is tettering between inflation and deflation and which way it leans will probably come down to about 12 US Treasury officials, according to British-based economist Andrew Hunt.
Hunt attributes the improving outlook since November last year to the US Federal Reserve conducting “QE by stealth,” or printing money.
Last year, when the US government started to issue more debt, the bond markets suffered from indigestion and bond yields rose, Hunt told an investment forum in Wellington hosted by Nikko Asset Management.
US 10-year Treasuries reached a 16-year high just ...MORE»
Australian is new CEO of Guardians of NZ SuperannuationWednesday, March 27th, 1:21PM
Australian industry veteran Jo Townsend has been appointed chief executive of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. MORE» |
New winner for Fund Manager of the YearWednesday, March 27th, 8:06AM 1 comment
While the usual suspects were finalists in the Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year, a new winner was announced last night. MORE» |
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How to Change to a Digital KiwiSaver Advice Process
Digitisation provides many benefits to both financial advisers and their clients. But, once you’ve decided to embrace going digital, how do you know where to start? Which areas of your KiwiSaver advice process should be the first to go digital, and which will bring the most benefits to your business? MORE »
Simplicity takes stake in tax tech company
Simplicity’s latest private equity investment is an 18.8% share in the parent company of two tax technology companies, Tax Traders and its startup business Taxi.
The investment will primarily be used to develop Taxi, a new company offering access to working capital for businesses, backed by their provisional tax payments.
Tax Traders, which started in 2012, is a tax pooling intermediary that works with accountants to give taxpayers more flexibility when paying provisional tax.
It is investing into its next venture – Taxi, which uses the same provisional ...MORE»
[GRTV] Bayly wants a twin peaks model for financial regulationMonday, March 25th, 6:23AM
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly talks to Good Returns TV about his plans for financial services, why KiwiSaver reform is not top of the list and his views on financial advice. MORE» |
ESG-linked remuneration survey part of engagement toolboxThursday, March 21st, 6:36AM
A Devon Funds survey of S&P/NZX50 companies has found linking remuneration to ESG reporting is essential for sustainability credibility. MORE» |
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Multiply partners with NZX Wealth Technologies for tech innovation
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[GRTV] A trip around investment issues with MyFiduciary’s Chris Douglas
It’s not just changes to the trustee tax tax rate that’s driving PIE growth, MyFiduciary principal Chris Douglas tells Good Returns TV. MORE»
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The cheap treat that’s getting more expensive
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Is the illusion of knowledge holding your business back?
Steve Wright asks: Is the illusion of knowledge holding your business back by preventing you from growing your skills as an adviser? MORE»
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Mortgage figures show encouraging signs of growth
Mortgage lending has risen 28% since the disastrous February of last year when just $3.8 billion was lent – the lowest February figure since the Reserve Bank started data collection in 2014. MORE»
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Australian is new CEO of Guardians of NZ Superannuation
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Bayly will talk to coalition partners before any change to KiwiSaver
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly says he wants to focus on capital markets and KiwiSaver providers have a part to play. MORE»