INSIGHTS

It’s not just share investors that have had a volatile ride in recent months. Those with conservative portfolios or KiwiSaver funds have also suffered losses.

Animal testing is a highly controversial topic, and it’s not just the cosmetics industry that engages in this practice. It is more widespread than many people think, and some of the businesses that engage in this could surprise you.

In our podcast this week Mark Lister, Head of Private Wealth Research discusses the tumultuous previous week, particularly in the US and the key economic announcements closer to home including the dairy auction where prices are likely to be the highest we've ever seen and the potential impacts of the results of the Australian election.