Investment horizon: The changing face of the New Zealand credit market
Over recent years the New Zealand credit market has been going through something of a quiet revolution.
The borderline between bank lending and fund management is becoming blurred. Fund managers are stepping into areas traditionally dominated by banks, as regulatory reform has imposed higher capital costs on banks.
Fund managers are broadening their investment choices and the range of bonds issued has become more varied.
There is also significant innovation via peer-to-peer lending. Greater disclosure is enabling deeper analysis of fixed interest funds...MORE»
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The Code – issues for advisers (Part One)Tuesday, April 17th, 6:05AM
This commentary looks at the new Code of Conduct and the issues, opportunities and challenges for adviser businesses. It is written by John Berry, a member of the Code Working Group (CWG), in his capacity as a commentator on NZ financial markets and as CEO of Pathfinder. MORE» |
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Inflation erodes growth and confuses the outlookWednesday, April 4th, 9:52AM
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Private equity, not govt mandates, KiwiSaver's future: ManagersTuesday, March 27th, 6:00AM
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Finance boost for UDC buyer
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UDC vote approves trust deed change
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NZCU Baywide offering high interest and flexible term deposit options
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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
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Shareholders chip in
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UDC gets downgraded on sale news
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ANZ sells UDC Finance
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KiwiSaver rules for MPs - even if their scheme doesn't exist any more
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Call for KiwiSaver tax changes
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Tough quarter for KiwiSaver
Most KiwiSaver funds reported a negative return for the first three months of this year. MORE»
Advisers: Fee move will make little difference
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Roboadvice changes open door to new KiwiSaver player
The newest player in the KiwiSaver market is due to launch its offering in two weeks' time. MORE»
Tax breaks needed to boost savings: Milford
One fund manager is calling for tax breaks to boost New Zealand's savings rate. MORE»
KiwiSaver fee drop 'missed the mark'
Small reductions to KiwiSaver fund managers’ fees are nothing to be celebrated, an adviser says. MORE»
'Information gap' harming KiwiSaver outcomes
KiwiSaver investors still lack the knowledge required to make good choices about the investments, ASB’s latest KiwiSaver survey shows. MORE»
