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Craig Simpson
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Conservative funds running over 7% per year behind aggressive alternatives; big players dominating the top spots; some up and comers to watch
7th Mar 15, 10:01am
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Conservative funds running over 7% per year behind aggressive alternatives; big players dominating the top spots; some up and comers to watch
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender attracts strong demand while weighted accepted average yield jumps to 2% (previously 1.8%)
5th Mar 15, 2:23pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender attracts strong demand while weighted accepted average yield jumps to 2% (previously 1.8%)
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for aggressive KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
4th Mar 15, 8:25am
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for aggressive KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for Growth KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
26th Feb 15, 8:42am
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We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for Growth KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for Balanced KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns. There are some standouts
25th Feb 15, 4:09pm
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for Balanced KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns. There are some standouts
We review the regular savings returns as at December 31, 2014 for Moderate funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
25th Feb 15, 8:49am
We review the regular savings returns as at December 31, 2014 for Moderate funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for conservative & default KiwiSaver funds
20th Feb 15, 10:39am
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We review regular savings returns to December 31, 2014 for conservative & default KiwiSaver funds
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$638 mln and produces average weighted yield 60bps lower than December 2014 auction (3.35% vs 3.94% previously)
12th Feb 15, 2:14pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$638 mln and produces average weighted yield 60bps lower than December 2014 auction (3.35% vs 3.94% previously)
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender reasonably well bid; weighted accepted average yield just under 1.8%
5th Feb 15, 2:20pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender reasonably well bid; weighted accepted average yield just under 1.8%
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 26
4th Feb 15, 2:21pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 26
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$1,293 mln and produces lowest average weighted yield in some time (3.94%vs 4.26% previously)
12th Dec 14, 2:25pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$1,293 mln and produces lowest average weighted yield in some time (3.94%vs 4.26% previously)
Craig Simpson finds the KiwiSaver funds that are improving the most over the longer term; examines the strategies of some key managers
11th Dec 14, 7:30am
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Craig Simpson finds the KiwiSaver funds that are improving the most over the longer term; examines the strategies of some key managers
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 25
10th Dec 14, 2:26pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 25
Improved success rate across bidders in latest Government inflation linked tender; not as well bid and average weighted accepted yield was lower at 2.37% (previously 2.55%)
4th Dec 14, 2:20pm
Improved success rate across bidders in latest Government inflation linked tender; not as well bid and average weighted accepted yield was lower at 2.37% (previously 2.55%)
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Westpac's 18-month mortgage special; Cullen fund growing rapidly; FMA a respected regulator; Countdown cleared of bullying; Harbour on China
20th Nov 14, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Westpac's 18-month mortgage special; Cullen fund growing rapidly; FMA a respected regulator; Countdown cleared of bullying; Harbour on China
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$771 mln with an average weighted yield of 4.26% (previously 4.09%)
20th Nov 14, 2:25pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$771 mln with an average weighted yield of 4.26% (previously 4.09%)
KiwiSaver has now been going long enough to clearly show that over a long timeframe, more 'risk' can deliver 'better rewards'
14th Nov 14, 10:00am
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KiwiSaver has now been going long enough to clearly show that over a long timeframe, more 'risk' can deliver 'better rewards'
Intense interest in Government inflation linked tender sees only 6.8% of bids accepted; average weighted accepted yield 2.55% (previously 2.56%)
13th Nov 14, 2:47pm
Intense interest in Government inflation linked tender sees only 6.8% of bids accepted; average weighted accepted yield 2.55% (previously 2.56%)
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; RaboDirect cuts deposit rates; LVR restrictions stay
12th Nov 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; RaboDirect cuts deposit rates; LVR restrictions stay
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; rents up 6%; Kiwis spend $6.4 billion on their plastic; Truckometer full steam ahead; no global growth impetus
11th Nov 14, 4:00pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; rents up 6%; Kiwis spend $6.4 billion on their plastic; Truckometer full steam ahead; no global growth impetus
We review regular savings returns to September 30, 2014 for conservative & default KiwiSaver funds
11th Nov 14, 1:51pm
We review regular savings returns to September 30, 2014 for conservative & default KiwiSaver funds
We review the regular savings returns as at September 30, 2014 for moderate funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
7th Nov 14, 10:01am
We review the regular savings returns as at September 30, 2014 for moderate funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; TSB drops mortgage rates, House price growth slowing; NZDMO tenders $1.5 bln of inflation indexed bonds; Australian unemployment flat
6th Nov 14, 4:00pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; TSB drops mortgage rates, House price growth slowing; NZDMO tenders $1.5 bln of inflation indexed bonds; Australian unemployment flat
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 24
5th Nov 14, 2:23pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 24
We review regular savings returns to September 30, 2014 for balanced KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns. There are some standouts
4th Nov 14, 2:00pm
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We review regular savings returns to September 30, 2014 for balanced KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns. There are some standouts