Recovery from coronavirus – a buying opportunity?
Hamesh Sharma takes a look at historic market-impacting world events; how they played out and markets recovered; and what this could mean for a recovery from Covid-19's present market grip.
Firstly, we hope everyone is staying safe during this difficult and stressful period. It seems insensitive to talk about investing, but we must do our job and do it well through this crisis.
We are in a fast-moving and fluid situation with regards to the impact of coronavirus on financial markets, highlighted by the fact that we have experienced the fastest bear market in record.
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Weathering the coronavirusFriday, March 27th, 8:00AM
With 37 years' investment experience Tim Armour has “seen it all before” with global events impacting world markets – keeping your long-term orientation is what remains important. MORE» |
How this could be different to the GFCFriday, March 20th, 8:23AM
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Negative news abounds; but things will get betterWednesday, March 18th, 6:43AM
Castlepoint Funds Management director Richard Stubbs puts some investment perspective around Covid 19. MORE» |
The investment sidecar – why every KiwiSaver member needs oneTuesday, March 3rd, 6:00AM
The benefits of an investment sidecar, running alongside KiwiSaver, for a more secure and flexible financial outlook. MORE» |
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General Finance seeing strong interest from UDC investors
The short term fixed interest market has been dominated by ANZ owned UDC over recent years. MORE»
Finance boost for UDC buyer
TIP Trailer Services, a subsidiary of HNA Group leading the purchase of UDC from ANZ, has secured new financing arrangements to a total of $2.7 billion for UDC which will be effective when the sale is complete. MORE»
UDC vote approves trust deed change
UDC Finance debenture holders have voted to pass a special resolution to change the company's trust deed, clearing the way for sale. MORE»
UDC: On track for sale
UDC Finance says its half-year profit of $30.2 million positions it well for new ownership. MORE»
FMT ticks over $500m in investments
While banks clamp down on lending and restrictions tighten for investors, one non-bank lender has more money to offer than ever. MORE»
Shareholders chip in
Kiwibank has had to go to its new shareholders for more money. MORE»
UDC gets downgraded on sale news
UDC has had its credit rating down-graded following ANZ's announcement it plans to sell the business to a private Chinese conglomerate, and questions are raised about the future of the finance company. MORE»
ANZ sells UDC Finance
ANZ Bank New Zealand has agreed to sell its asset finance business, UDC Finance, for $660 million to HNA Group. MORE»
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Is your KiwiSaver manager diversified?
Michael Lang looks at KiwiSaver asset allocation and discusses the benefits of diversification. MORE»
FSC questions fossil fuels decision
The Financial Services Council has sounded the alarm over the “politicisation” of KiwiSaver. MORE»
How active is your KiwiSaver manager?
Active v passive – a popular discussion topic. Michael Lang discusses the features and benefits of both options. MORE»
Generate offers compensation
Hacked KiwiSaver provider Generate is offering to reimburse members for replacement identification documents, or waive their fees. MORE»
Providers disagree on active advantage for responsible investment
Newcomer kōura is taking aim at a KiwiSaver provider's claim that active management provides an edge in catering to consumers' responsible investment demands. MORE»
Generate: Advisers dealing with questions
KiwiSaver provider Generate is encouraging advisers to refer clients who are worried about its recent hack back to its website. MORE»
Morningstar: Don't expect another 2019
Investors are still being rewarded for taking risk – but there may not be another year like 2019 for some time, Morningstar’s director of manager research for Asia-Pacific Tim Murphy says. MORE»
KiwiSaver and social responsibility
Some claims of "social responsibility" may need a bit of further investigation. Michael Lang elaborates. MORE»
