Summer Insights 2021
22 March 2021
Equity markets continue their climb and the economic shock from COVID weaker than expected...
Global population at 2100
30 October 2020
As we reflect on a world disrupted by Covid and with our population being bolstered by returning Kiwis, and Kiwis staying home, the effect of ever-increasing people on a planet with finite resources seems worthy as a discussion topic....
Spring Insights 2020
27 October 2020
Markets continued their climb over the September quarter, and corporate earning announcements have been better than expected....
Winter Insights 2020
20 July 2020
Markets performed very strongly over the June quarter. Equity markets had double-digit gains in local currency terms, with the New Zealand market continuing its stellar reign. Listed property, infrastructure and fixed income returns were also robust. ...
Autumn Insights 2020
28 April 2020
The current global slump in activity is the largest on record, with recovery time frames uncertain. Markets fell as COVID-19 became a global pandemic. But the shock will eventually pass, and New Zealand should fare relatively well....
Health, Happiness and Having A Good Life!
27 January 2020
If you're like most people, you want to be happy and feel satisfied with your life. The search for happiness is universal. We plan holidays, seek partners, buy the latest gadgets, all with the hope that these choices will make us happy....
Summer Insights 2020
24 January 2020
What a difference a year makes! 2019 was an exceptional year for asset returns. International shares had a strong quarter, particularly in Emerging Markets. NZ equities also continued their dream run. ...