Originally published on Law News NZ > Gretchen Williamson has spent nearly 25 years in investment markets, but much of her work has been focused on something far simpler than markets, models, or returns: getting people, and particularly women, to take the first step and start. An investment adviser at Craigs Investment Partners, she is…

We recently hosted Karen Silk, Assistant Governor at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, at one of our Craigs Women’s Wealth breakfast events in Tauranga. Karen spoke about her journey through more than 30 years in financial services and shared insights on what has shaped her career and her advice for women navigating their own….

It’ll be a holiday-shortened week here in New Zealand, with markets closed for the Matariki holiday on Friday. The clear highlight will be the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decision on Wednesday, which is shaping up as a very interesting one. Market pricing implies a 76% chance of a hike, although oil prices have…

The first six months of the calendar year were volatile, punctuated by the conflict in Iran. Despite that, markets have performed very well. World shares are up an impressive 10.4 per cent, having been 9.5 down from their peak at the March lows. Some markets have been much stronger, with emerging market shares up 22.7…

Photo (L to R): Craigs’ Chief People Officer Mel Dyer, scholarship recipient Rachael Coleman, Craigs’ Tauranga branch General Manager Yvonne Davie. Third-year Bachelor of Business student Rachael Coleman has been awarded the Craigs Investment Partners Women in Business Scholarship for 2026. The scholarship, co-designed by Craigs and the University of Waikato, supports and encourages women…

The news of a potential deal between Iran and the US couldn’t have come soon enough. The conflict had gone on for 15 weeks, much longer than initially expected and hoped. That had raised the stakes for the inflation outlook, threatening to force the hand of central banks and make 2026 a very challenging year….

One of the questions I get asked a lot is how worried we should be about rising government debt. It’s a very fair question. Budget 2026 showed that New Zealand’s books remain under pressure. If you prefer to listen to a podcast episode on this topic:  Alternatively, search ‘On Point Podcast’ and listen via Spotify or Apple Podcast. …

SpaceX is about to become one of the largest listed companies in the world. The Elon Musk-founded business is expected to raise US$75 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) and debut with the sharemarket ticker code of SPCX and a valuation of almost US$1.8 trillion. That would place it among the biggest publicly traded…

What is SpaceX today? SpaceX is no longer just a rocket company. It has evolved into a broad infrastructure business spanning: This shift means its future growth is increasingly linked to AI, alongside its established space and connectivity businesses. Why is SpaceX attracting so much attention? The company is expected to complete the largest IPO…

Wherever you go in the world, it’s very common for investors to have a home bias. People tend to anchor their portfolio with what they know, which is the local market. Kiwis will often have a healthy exposure to New Zealand shares, Australians usually start with what’s on the ASX, and Americans are renowned for…