investment

17 Oct 18, 11:08am

David Hargreaves says the NZ Super Fund's warning that we must not 'lose our nerve' in the face of short-term investment losses needs to be taken to heart by a nation still struggling to understand risk, reward and diversification
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NZ Super Fund 'would lose $20 bln in another GFC'

11 Oct 18, 10:52am

David Hargreaves

29 comments

Guardians of NZ Super say 'from peak to trough' the Fund would lose over half its value in a global financial crisis - but they estimate the losses could be recouped within 20 months
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Why the obsession with low debt?

26 Jul 18, 10:14am

Geoff Simmons

39 comments

Geoff Simmons separates the 'fake' reasons from the good reasons for talking about government debt
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What’s driving businesses’ increased R&D investment intentions?

23 Jul 18, 1:24pm

Jason Walls

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New figures show the number of businesses planning on increasing R&D spending has doubled, but is it because of the impending R&D tax credit policy or NZ’s tight labour market?
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No more 'conservative' KiwiSavers

19 Jul 18, 8:41am

David Hargreaves

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David Hargreaves says the problem of KiwiSaver funds being effectively under-invested needs fixing quickly
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We still have money problems

13 Jul 18, 8:46am

David Hargreaves

42 comments

Some 10 years after the finance company sector meltdown New Zealanders are still displaying an alarming naivety in the world of investment, David Hargreaves says
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Property investor confidence in NZ's financial markets slides

12 Jul 18, 2:13pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

54 comments

Share market investors more upbeat on NZ's financial markets than property investors despite jitters in both markets; KiwiSaver investor confidence subpar
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Don't bet the farm on Chinese e-commerce

29 May 18, 9:28am

Guest

Alex Worker says an over-reliance on Chinese e-commerce platforms to sell our products for us means we are quickly losing our local knowledge and are risking our future in the world’s biggest market
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China is pushing for consumption, investment and innovation

23 May 18, 11:41am

Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says a noticeable shift in China’s attention has occurred suggesting that China’s own development has become a priority
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Taking a peek at politicians' pecuniary interests

16 May 18, 2:47pm

David Chaston

7 comments

We analyse the MPs exposure to trusts, mortgages, and KiwiSaver. Yes, there are party differences, but some are not as pronounced as you might expect
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Why cryptocurrency investors need their own tax regime

10 May 18, 2:57pm

Henry Chueh

4 comments

An argument for why cryptocurrency traders can't be treated the same as property investors by the IRD
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A beast half-tamed

8 May 18, 7:25am

Guest

32 comments

Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking
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This week's guest Top 10

27 Apr 18, 10:00am

Ryan Greenaway-...

25 comments

Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on housing supply, urban planning, earthquakes, rent controls, transportation, foreign buyer bans & more
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Two cheers for Donald Trump

21 Apr 18, 11:43am

Guest

10 comments

Brian Davidson doesn't think much of Donald Trump, but he does like his policy approaches on massive stimulus, and tackling China on trade
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Orr sees headwinds around transition away from fossil fuels

19 Apr 18, 3:12pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

38 comments

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr echos 'success is failure' sentiment of his British counterpart, warning a rapid transition away from fossil fuels could cause shocks to the financial system
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Bankers bite back at Winston Peters' KiwiFund Bill

19 Apr 18, 9:20am

Jenée Tibshraeny

24 comments

Bank lobby voices concerns over NZ First's bid to have a government-guaranteed, government-run KiwiSaver provider that prioritises local investment
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Building a house 'more attractive than buying one'

18 Apr 18, 4:24pm

David Hargreaves

23 comments

ANZ economists say the cost of building a new house has become more attractive relative to the cost of buying an existing one
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House prices and debt rein in consumer spending

9 Apr 18, 1:55pm

David Hargreaves

49 comments

ANZ economists say high house prices and associated high debt levels have seen consumer spending remain more subdued than might have been expected with the economy buoyant
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Winston Peters' government-run KiwiSaver scheme a step closer

22 Feb 18, 2:47pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

59 comments

KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering'
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