Risk

'The reward has been greater than the risk taken'

18 Feb 19, 1:02pm

Governor Adrian Orr says the RBNZ's proposals to increase banks' capital come from the perspective of society's risk appetite, not banks' risk appetite
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The damage the bears did

2 Feb 19, 10:02am

David Chaston

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The KiwiSaver results are in for the December 2018 quarter and we review how high market volatility affected our retirement savings accounts, with a detailed look at Default funds
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'Cryptocurrencies are not a safe-haven'

31 Jan 19, 11:54am

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The World Gold Council says cryptos failed to act like a safe haven in the Q4-2018 equity market downturn. Only gold did its job as a counter to risky assets
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Understanding our banks

9 Jan 19, 12:00pm

David Chaston

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We look at some key data available from the RBNZ Dashboard to help investors and depositors in our banks understand where some important hazards lie
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Where have all the safe havens gone?

8 Jan 19, 8:49am

Guest

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Even in the GFC, global investors saw US Treasuries as the safest asset available. But under Trump portfolio managers find themselves in rough seas with no port of call that can offer shelter from the storm
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Calculating the risks

18 Dec 18, 12:15pm

Christian Hawkesby

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Harbour Asset Management pinpoints 10 key risks to look out for in the New Year
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Looking ahead

16 Dec 18, 7:46am

Martin Hawes

3 comments

This is how one KiwiSaver manager views the current state of investment risk and volatility, positioning for the special perspective of New Zealand members. Your view?
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Market volatility and risk

15 Dec 18, 10:44am

Martin Hawes

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Martin Hawes asks: do you find market volatility 'interesting' or 'worrying'? Your tolerance for risk must pass the 'sleep test' and you may need to review the type of KiwiSaver fund you are in
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Back from the Future

12 Dec 18, 12:52pm

David Hargreaves

Guardians of NZ Super's new chief investment officer is coming from the A$148 bln Future Fund in Australia
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Equity crowdfunding & investing: The definitive guide

3 Nov 18, 9:43am

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Moneyhub's Christopher Walsh takes a deep look at a SME capital raising sector that was touted as 'the next big thing' but has struggled to gain traction and credibility in New Zealand
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Growth funds get a second wind

27 Oct 18, 10:02am

David Chaston

27 comments

We review the performance of KiwiSaver growth funds and find our previous expectation they might struggle quite wrong. Results are on an upswing again
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Moderateness may not be the best KiwiSaver strategy

25 Oct 18, 7:58am

David Chaston

12 comments

Our comprehensive review of moderate KiwiSaver fund regular savings returns as at September 30, identifying who has the best long-term returns
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Planning our future

17 Oct 18, 11:08am

David Hargreaves

15 comments

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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Ignore the distractions. Keep your eye on the goal

14 Oct 18, 5:02am

David Chaston

30 comments

Despite recent market volatility most KiwiSavers should be happy with their investment. Now is not the time to be cutting and running or you will miss the benefits of long term investing. Even default funds are doing better
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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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The new KiwiSaver challenges

29 Jul 18, 7:02am

David Chaston

8 comments

Just as KiwiSaver fund balances start to rise to substantial levels, investors may need to focus on the changing economic landscape, possibly adjusting their portfolio allocations
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The largest KiwiSaver risk category is growing the fastest

27 Jul 18, 12:03pm

David Chaston

15 comments

The aggressive KiwiSaver category grew 30% in a year as members chase upsized returns to build their retirement funds over the long run
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C'mon Conservative KiwiSavers! Think about what you are doing

24 Jul 18, 12:04pm

David Chaston

85 comments

The small Conservative KiwiSaver category is growing fast and David Chaston can't work out why investors have directed $2.7 bln that way
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IAG ups the ante on risk-based pricing

23 Jul 18, 3:01pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

19 comments

State and AMI home insurance policyholders in parts of the country deemed risky to receive premium increases of around $91 a year under IAG's new pricing model
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