Investors eye local recovery
In its latest Investment Outlook Harbour Asset Management discusses reaction to the mega-cap tech stocks recent announcements along with how it is positioning its portfolios at the moment.
Key market movements
Global equities were positive again in October, with the MSCI ACWI up 3.7% in unhedged NZD terms and 2.7% NZD-hedged. Easing trade tensions between the US and China and a solid third quarter earnings season supported gains.
New Zealand equities advanced 1.9%, buoyed by easing monetary conditions and early signs of an economic recovery. Australian shares delivered a smaller ...MORE»
The Great Yield Reset: Why Income Is Back in Focus on the NZXSaturday, November 8th, 8:16AM
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Paying advisers for KiwiSaver adviceFriday, November 7th, 7:26AM
Amova (nee Nikko) has rolled out a new remuneration option for advisers offering KiwiSaver advice. MORE» |
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Financial stress stabilises while household credit demand picks up
Household stress has started to decline as debt-servicing costs have fallen, the Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report shows.
Fewer borrowers are now falling behind on debt repayments.
Borrowers who had previously been in default are finding ways to mitigate stress with the lower debt-servicing costs, the RBNZ says.
Longer-term arrears and impairments have stabilised, but have not improved materially yet, although banks expect non-performing loans to continue to drop over the next year, supported by improved borrower cashflows ...MORE»
Lifetime celebrates 10 years with a new scheme under its beltTuesday, November 4th, 8:57AM
Lifetime Asset Management is now the manager of the SuperLife UK Pension Transfer Scheme (SLUK). MORE» |
NZ a standout for ethical investment funds flowThursday, October 30th, 9:01AM
The New Zealand funds management market is a standout for ethical investments according to Morningstar Sustainalytics. MORE» |
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The wedge edge for businesses and trusts
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
After years of neglecting the adviser market, the investment manager is going on the charm offensive. MORE»
Investors eye local recovery
In its latest Investment Outlook Harbour Asset Management discusses reaction to the mega-cap tech stocks recent announcements along with how it is positioning its portfolios at the moment. MORE»
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Life and health: a tale of two sectors
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ANZ lessened reliance on advisers in year ended Sept
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Booster adds senior portfolio manager
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Paying advisers for KiwiSaver advice
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