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This week NZ Funds published an article discussing Russia’s suspension of the Nord Stream 1 gas supply. Natural gas prices have reached extraordinary highs. As of 6 September, Dutch TTF Gas was up 365% on a year earlier, while UK Natural Gas was up 245%. Part of the solution has been increasing supplies of Liquefied … Read more
As expected, the RBNZ raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.0% this week. The Bank also raised the future track for the OCR, forecasting a peak of 4.1% by mid 2023, slightly higher than in the previous May Monetary Policy Statement. The Reserve Bank upped their forecasts for non-tradeable inflation … Read more
It has been a pretty good period for equities over the last six weeks or so, with the NZX up 9% since the start of July, matching similar stories in Australia and the US. Last week stocks picked-up on headline news that in the United States the consumer price index rose at a slower pace … Read more
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia released a new benchmark report on responsible investment in New Zealand this week, which was researched in collaboration with KPMG. The report is intended to provide an overview of the current state of the responsible investment industry in New Zealand. It shows that the market for responsible investments in Aotearoa … Read more
A number of people have asked me about the merits of Family Trusts, particularly in relation to property. This is a brief overview, designed to provide an introduction to Family Trusts prior to professional advice being sought. It might also prompt some of the questions you may wish to raise when talking to a professional. … Read more
Doing well, as well as doing good examines the financial argument for investing in businesses that manage their environmental and social risks. It is no surprise that companies with a strong sustainability ethos do indeed gain advantages from a good reputation, a strong brand, loyal customers and staff motivated by a strong vision. The present … Read more