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The Harbour Investment Outlook summarises recent market developments; what we are monitoring closely; and our key views on the outlook for fixed interest, credit and equity markets.
The fourth quarter saw global equity markets strengthen as investor risk appetite improved after a phase one trade deal between China and the US was announced, UK elections provided clarity on the path to Brexit and Chinese authorities provided further economic stimulus. Bond yields spiked higher as the risk of a global recession declined.
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NZ equity returns for the next decade?Wednesday, January 22nd, 5:59AM
Jamie Young looks at the above normal returns achieved in 2019, how the market has been tracking since 2005 and what that could mean for 2020 and beyond. MORE» |
What have eggs, baskets, advice and the 'missing middle' got in common?Monday, January 13th, 7:32PM
David Boyle shares why diversified funds should be on your supermarket shopping list. MORE» |
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Five things to look out for in 2020Friday, December 27th, 7:00AM
Record low rates, a resurgent housing market, and avoiding capital gains tax ensured 2019 was a positive year for the property market. But what does 2020 have in store? MORE» |
[GRTV] Lessons from Harbour's first 10 yearsTuesday, December 17th, 4:11PM
Ten years ago Harbour Asset Management set off on its investment voyage. In this video managing director Andrew Bascand reflects on the good and bad of the firm's first 10 years. 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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KiwiSaver and social responsibility
Some claims of "social responsibility" may need a bit of further investigation. Michael Lang elaborates. MORE»
Kōura: People see advice and KiwiSaver as distinct
New KiwiSaver provider Kōura is providing more advice to KiwiSaver members than initially expected – but not converting as many as had been hoped to members. MORE»
Transfer times and why they matter
Some KiwiSaver providers are taking longer than they ought to carry out a requested transfer to another scheme. MORE»
Young people should budget to live to 100, actuaries say
New Zealanders are getting information about how to build wealth, but not how to spend it, a group of actuaries says. MORE»
Nikko attracts big balances
Nikko’s new KiwiSaver scheme is attracting savers with large balances, rather than large numbers of savers. MORE»
Life stages research shows big differences in outcomes
Lifestages funds are a better option for savers than default KiwiSaver funds, but they’re not all created equal, new research from MyFiduciary suggests. MORE»
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the best lifecycle of them all?
A recent NZ Funds-commissioned survey by MyFiduciary gives interesting insights into the KiwiSaver life-stages options available. MORE»
Investors prepared to switch for ethical funds, report shows
More than 80% of New Zealanders expect their KiwiSaver and other investments to be invested responsibly and ethically, new research by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia and Mindful Money has shown. MORE»
