Koura increases KiwiSaver bitcoin exposure
Koura Wealth is increasing the maximum amount that KiwiSaver members can invest in its bitcoin fund from 10 percent to 20 percent.
Founder Rupert Carlyon said that reflected growing investor confidence in the cryptocurrency, and the fact that digital assets were becoming more mainstream.
The fund has at times been a top performer but slumped to the bottom of the table last year. It lost 9.7% over the 12 months to December 2025, according to Mornigstar. It lost 22.8% in the three months to December but is up 75.7% a year over ...MORE»
NZX50 sinks as investors clear the decks for Infratil’s Contact selldownWednesday, May 20th, 6:39PM
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Staying the Course: The Global Rebound in April (and well into May) is a Timely Reminder for Investors
The past six weeks have delivered a powerful message for investors: staying the course works.
By Greg Smith
After a period of heightened geopolitical tension and market volatility, global equities rebounded sharply in April, with the MSCI World Index rising 9.5% in US dollar terms - its strongest monthly gain since November 2020. Indices such as the S&P500 and Nasdaq have also been posting new record highs in May.
For those who remained invested through the uncertainty, the recovery provided ...MORE»
Advisers skipped in new sustainability guidanceFriday, May 15th, 8:06AM 2 comments
New guidance from the Financial Markets Authority on sustainability-related disclosures is welcome, if you can get past the title, one legal expert says. MORE» |
Private markets value responsible investing, lack data, research findsThursday, May 14th, 8:40AM
New Zealand’s private market investors are keen on responsible investing but lack a clear picture of how their investments perform on environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures, new research shows. MORE» |
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
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Call for change in way New Zealanders shown their retirement savings future
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