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The holy grail of investing
When investors buy shares in a company, they have purchased the right to a portion of that company’s future earnings. Past earnings are largely irrelevant in determining whether investors have a good or bad experience. The most important driver of returns is future earnings. Clearly the future is highly uncertain, which is the reason why the share market can be a highly volatile...MORE»
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General Finance Continues to Grow and Develop
General Finance Limited, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Registered Non-bank Deposit Taker has had a very good 12 months to 31 December 2018. The Managing Director Brent King said “the 2018 year has been profitable for the lending markets in New Zealand. General Finance has had a very positive year.” MORE »
Goals-based investing: a different way of thinking
Investing to meet long-term goals and manage financial risks in a changing investment environment requires a different way of thinking. MORE »
More bright spots emergeThursday, May 16th, 8:52AM
Global equity markets continued to strengthen in April with the MSCI World index (in local currency) returning 3.8%. Markets were buoyed by the trifecta of a strong US earnings season, signs that Chinese stimulus have had a positive economic impact and, perhaps not unrelated, eurozone growth rates coming in above expectations. MORE» |
Finding the Next XeroFriday, April 26th, 1:54PM
When Xero delisted from the NZX, it was truly a sad day for the NZ market. While we have other great success stories such as Ryman Healthcare, and more recently A2 Milk, Xero was a great example of a Kiwi company competing in the technology space and experiencing success on the global stage. MORE» |
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Risk Parity – Models and MythsTuesday, April 16th, 7:00AM
On a recent visit to one of the external managers of our 5 Oceans Fund we asked them for their biggest market worry. The rise of risk parity strategies was the answer. MORE» |
Market Outlook: Records brokenTuesday, April 9th, 9:23AM
Global equity markets continued to strengthen in March with the MSCI World index (in local currency) returning 1.6%, bringing the return for the quarter to 12.6%. 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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Investors deserve clearer insights
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BNZ cuts KiwiSaver fees
BNZ has cut the fees it charges across its KiwiSaver funds and is shifting to an passive approach for international assets. MORE»
Morningstar: Fortunes turn for KiwiSaver funds
A strong quarter for share markets has helped KiwiSaver funds back into positive territory. MORE»
ASB: KiwiSaver bounces back
KiwiSaver fund performance has rebounded in the first few months of 2019, more than recovering last year’s losses after a volatile quarter in the markets saw many member balances dip. MORE»
Too little action for too long: AFA
New Zealand's financial services sector needs more action and less talk to help Kiwis get the best outcomes from their investments, one financial adviser says. MORE»
KiwiSaver insight
NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme posts strong returns in Q1, but warns against performance chasing MORE»
Hawes' scheme launches more funds
KiwiSaver provider Summer has launched two new funds to complement its Summer Investment Selection and My Plan offers. MORE»
Rich Lister backs Stubb's KiwiSaver scheme
Sir Stephen Tindall is lending his support to not-for-profit KiwiSaver scheme Simplicity. MORE»
