Media
Please note: The tools and approaches used in wealth management evolve over time. The articles in this section reflect our thinking and views at the time they were prepared, but may not now be reflective of the wealth management tools and approaches we are currently utilising in managing client portfolios.
August 2011
Interest.co.nz - Guest columnist Jonathan Butler compares KiwiSaver to 401ks in the US to see what he can learn
18 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Principal, Jonathan Butler, takes a look at trends among nations with established personal retirement savings programmes and best practices we may see adopted by New Zealanders as our scheme becomes established. MORE
The National Business Review - cash investors face long term losses in inflation trap
12 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Head of Income, Mark Brooks, warns that bank term deposit rates are likely to remain low for years, leaving New Zealand fixed interest investors exposed to the ravages of inflation. MORE
The National Business Review - market's fear factor returns
12 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Chief Investment Officer, Michael Lang, comments on recent market volatility and the effect this will have on the NZX. MORE
Stuff.co.nz, the dominion post and the press - Mainfreight profit leaps on record earnings
11 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Portfolio Manager, Josh Wilson, warns that Mainfreight’s strong share price may have run out of steam.MORE
The National Business Review - Dutch acquisition boosts Mainfreight result
11 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Portfolio Manager, Josh Wilson, warns that Mainfreight’s shares are now reaching a level where they are 'priced for perfection', with the market factoring in a continuation of this excellent recent performance. MORE
NZ Herald - stock takes - stable diet
5 August 2011
NZ Funds Management Chief Investment Officer, Michael Lang, identifies exposure to companies not affected by the global economic growth or sovereign debt as an approach that has allowed investors to avoid the under-performance of global share markets over the past year. MORE
June 2011
NZ Herald - KiwiSaver changes turn many 'maybes' off for good
11 June 2011
NZ Funds Management Chief Investment Officer, Richard James, provides comments on the recent changes to KiwiSaver identifying why the scheme is still a compelling proposition for virtually every individual who joins. MORE
May 2011
STUFF.CO.NZ - INFLATION tipped to hit 20-year high
27 May 2011
NZ Funds Management Chief Investment Officer, Michael Lang, notes inflationary expectations are at a 20 year high and urges investors to be prepared for the potential of inflation of between 5 and 10% in future years. MORE
marketstock.com.au - NEWSAT PROGRESSES JABIRU SATELLITE PROJECT WITH $12M FUNDING
25 May 2011
NZ Funds Management has made an investment in emerging satellite owner, NewSat.MORE
nbr - No guarantees on bank bonds
13 May 2011
NZ Funds Management Investment Strategist, David Wilson, warns New Zealanders that bank bonds should no longer be considered a risk free investment. MORE