[The Wrap] Just when you thought there would be less there's more.
About a year ago a senior executive at a life insurance company told me we have too many life insurers in New Zealand and there needed to be more consolidation.
Well guess what? Exactly the opposite has happened.
This year the life insurance sector is going to get way more competitive; but that's not all.
First up we have a new player, PPS Mutual, is preparing to launch in New Zealand. They are yet to get a licence from the Reserve Bank but they have recruited some top talent and have been out and about talking to advisers.
While it will be a niche ...MORE»
Sheep Sheds and Credit SpreadsSaturday, March 15th, 6:04AM
Mint Asset Management investment analyst Ryan Falls reckons, well his Dad reckoned, he was not got at counting sheep on the family farm. But with hard work and having a good framework things have changed. MORE» |
Passive ETFs need active considerationFriday, March 14th, 6:00AM
As geopolitical tensions rise stoking investors’ fears of a recession in the US, core drivers of returns should remain in focus for investors and advisers selecting ETFs, according to Morningstar. MORE» |
[GRTV] Tiger FinTech’s Greg Boland on market shifts and NZX struggles
Greg Boland of Tiger FinTech discusses the fading dominance of the Magnificent Seven stocks, a shift to energy and AI-app companies, and the NZX’s struggles.
Greg Boland of Tiger FinTech discusses the fading dominance of the Magnificent Seven stocks, a shift to energy and AI-app companies, and the NZX’s struggles.
Greg Boland, chief strategy officer at Tiger FinTech, told Philip Macalister that the Magnificent Seven stocks—Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla—are losing steam after a 67% surge last year, far outpacing ...MORE»
Women retiring with less but what will close the gender savings gap?Thursday, March 13th, 6:00AM
Women generally live longer than men but many are favouring a more conservative “set and forget” approach to their investments, according to new data from ANZ Investments. MORE» |
Don’t let big name ETF labels distract - MorningstarWednesday, March 12th, 6:54AM
Investors interested in adding ETFs into their portfolio should be less swayed by well-known brand labels and pay close attention to what is underneath, says the research house. MORE» |
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Turbocharge your brand
Heathcote Investment Partners has launched a new initiative designed to support and empower the financial advice industry in New Zealand. MORE»
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[GRTV] Antipodes portfolio manager discusses emerging markets fund's potential amid volatility
Antipodes Portfolio Manager John Stavliotis discusses the opportunities in emerging markets, their strong growth potential and diversification benefits. MORE»
Sheep Sheds and Credit Spreads
Mint Asset Management investment analyst Ryan Falls reckons, well his Dad reckoned, he was not got at counting sheep on the family farm. But with hard work and having a good framework things have changed. MORE»
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The reason why health insurance premiums are soaring
A new report shows medical costs in New Zealand have seen some of the sharpest increases in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide. MORE»
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Kiwibank says cost of adviser business is marginal
The cost to a bank of using mortgage advisers to originate mortgages is marginal compared to the cost of running its own proprietary origination operation, according to Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich. MORE»
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UniMed makes leadership changes
UniMed chief executive Louise Zacest is stepping down at the end of March. MORE»
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No lid on KiwiSaver fees as balances grow
As KiwiSaver balances continue to swell the scheme is becoming a cash cow for investment managers, prompting one industry observer to question why there is not more downward pressure on fees. MORE»
