Gold has been one of the best performing assets these last two years, rising more than 40 per cent and even outpacing the S&P 500 index in the US. Long regarded as a safe-haven asset, it is traditionally favoured by those worried about the health of the global economy and financial system. However, gold has…

You’ve worked hard, invested wisely and taken a few calculated risks. Having done well for yourself, you want to give something back to your community. For those who want to use their will to do good in a strategic and long-lasting way, the Community Foundation model is worth a look. Community Foundations are local, independent…

Inflation will be in the spotlight this week with PCE inflation due in the US on Friday, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next month. The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey will be the key release in New Zealand, while the corporate reporting season will continue with Chorus, Summerset, Meridian Energy and Air New Zealand…

In support of Community Foundations of New Zealand Wills Month we partnered with Dentons to explain the importance of having a will. As lawyers involved in preserving and enhancing family wealth we regularly meet with clients to discuss their objectives and risks. It is surprising how often we realise that a client does not have…

“A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life.” This quote from legendary US Basketball coach John Wooden captures the influence a truly great coach can have, reaching far beyond the confines of the game. This principle applies equally to the world of finance, where a skilled investment adviser can…

Last week’s cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) received a lot of attention, and rightly so. It was the first since 2020 and it marked the end of 15 months at 5.50 per cent, the highest since 2008. That sparked the biggest two-day rally in New Zealand shares for two years, and it’s helped…

Last week was a very good one for local investors. The NZX 50 enjoyed its seventh positive week out of the last eight, rising 4.0%, the strongest weekly gain in more than four years. The index is up 10.4% from its recent lows, and at its highest level since January 2022. In the days ahead,…

The local reporting season ramps up next week, putting many of our largest listed corporates under the microscope. We’ve only seen a handful of releases so far, with most businesses choosing to schedule announcements for the last two weeks of August. The sharemarket has rebounded over the last few months, with the NZX 50 index…

There’s a lot going on in the world of financial markets right now. Central banks are starting to ease monetary policy, growth concerns have increased in the wake of softer economic indicators, and there’s been significant volatility over the past few weeks. Mark Lister, Investment Director, spoke to Emily Whiting, a London-based investment specialist with…

It’s a huge week here in New Zealand, with one of the most eagerly anticipated Reserve Bank decisions in recent memory due on Wednesday afternoon. The international highlights will include the July CPI report in the US, as well as retail sales for the same period. Investors will also be watching monthly activity indicators in…