| June 2010 |
netprophet - nz funds happy with hedge
16 June 2010
NZ Funds' share hedging strategy has proven its worth over the course of the Global Financial Crisis and should help guard clients' portfolios at a time when markets appear overvalued.
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various national newspapers - floating mortgage rates
11 June 2010
NZ Funds' Principal and Investment Strategist, David Wilson, comments that homeowners continue to move to floating rates despite rise in the OCR.
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NBR - INFLATION SET TO CUT INVESTORS FUND BY HALF OVER 10 YEARS
3 June 2010
NZ Funds' Principal and Investment Strategist, David Wilson, believes that in almost all inflation scenarios, clients should be better off investing in inflation-linked bonds than if they invested in term deposits.
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NBR - fixed or float
2 June 2010
David Wilson, NZ Funds' Principal and Investment Strategist, comments that fixed rate mortgages are likely to remain higher than floating rate mortgages.
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netprophet - tax change should not be a nightmare for pie administrators
2 June 2010
NZ Funds' tax manager, Mike McCaw, says the PIE tax rate changes and the timing of their implementation are great for PIE investors, but the earlier they are implemented, the better off investors are.
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Bloomberg.com - nz Funds bets on inflation-linked bonds ahead of sales tax increase
2 June 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that investors should buy inflation-linked bonds because a sales tax increase will cause consumer prices to surge.
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| May 2010 |
The INDEPENdent - the warehouse counters claims over bond issue
7 May 2010
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, provides evidence that The Warehouse bond 'may not be as safe as it first appeared'.
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| April 2010 |
NBR - hitting the reset button
30 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, provides insight on the future of the funds management industry in New Zealand observing that management of risk (not just management of return) is the biggest trend in the industry.
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NBR food industry week - food prices to keep rising
26 April 2010
David Wilson,
NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, comments that further price rises are likely if the trend in soft commodities on the international futures market continues.
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various media - rising commodities point to high food prices
23 April 2010
The Dominion Post and Sharechat provide comments from NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, on the rising price of soft commodities and its effect on food costs.
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nztransport-logistics.co.nz nz - road transport: upside for transport firms as economy recovers
21 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, remains bullish on Mainfreight and Freightways as freight volumes increase again.
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BLOOmberg.com - Transpower markets NZ$75 Million of Inflation Notes
19 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on New Zealand's first corporate sale of inflation-linked bonds by Transpower New Zealand.
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NBR - inflation: out of sight, out of mind
16 April 2010
NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, explains the effect of inflation and the importance of addressing the risks associated with it.
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THE INDEPENDENT - CODE OF CONDUCT WELCOMED BY MANY
15 April 2010
Jonathan Butler, Principal of NZ Funds, believes that the code of conduct is an important step to raise the standard of professionalism in the financial adviser sector.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY - capital gains go begging
11 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, looks at how the New Zealand share market has recently been trading at the same price level as it did in 2003, therefore providing a major opportunity for significant capitals gains, should prices move to better reflect the underlying value of the companies listed on the New Zealand share market.
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VARIOUS national NEWSPAPERS - NZ SHARES ARE OVERDUE FOR CORRECTIONS
10 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that New Zealand shares are overdue for a period of outperformance.
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THE DOMINION post - air nz ready to fly high
6 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, sees significant upside in Air New Zealand's lagging share price over the next 24 months.
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Herald on SUNDAY - kiwisaver investments mired in perplexity
6 April 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, suggests that there should be stricter disclosure requirements for funds that hold private assets.
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| March 2010 |
Sunday star times - KFC transforming restaurant brands
21 March 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, reflects on Restaurant Brands' star performer KFC's transformation, predicting that it will lead to futher gains for the Restaurant Brands share price over the next 12 months.
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Stuff.co.nz - top investment tips for this decade
16 March 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, gives his top investment tips for the coming decade.
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my farm dairy globe - demand for commodities could explode
2 March 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, outlines how commodities are likely to be one of the best-performing asset classes over the next 10 years.
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| February 2010 |
HERALD ON SUNDAY - SAVE FOR A GRAINY DAY
28 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, outlines how commodities are likely to be one of the best-performing asset classes over the next 10 years.
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SUNDAY STAR TIMES - CONFUSION over the warehouse bond issue
28 February 2010
Nick Dravitzi, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, provides a dissenting opinion on The Warehouse Group, citing that, despite a disappointing Christmas, the Warehouse's fortunes are very much tied to the improving economy and its last results were already showing signs of improving.
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the dominion post - freightways takes profit hit
16 February 2010
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Freightways' recent results.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY - POWER TO THE UTILITIES
14 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, provides an alternative strategy for those investors who have invested in New Zealand corporate bonds.
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the sunday star times - sentiment to wax and wane in recovery
14 February 2010
Nick Dravitzi, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, believes Freightways and The Warehouse Group will both likely to benefit from the recovering economy.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY - get a bigger slice of pie
7 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines changes to the tax rules for each major asset class and how many investors could benefit from reconsidering the mix of assets they are exposed to.
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| January 2010 |
HERALD ON SUNDAY - BEWARE THE LURE OF GOLD RUSH
31 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines the historical performance of investments in gold, identifying that it may only be a suitable investment during inflationary periods and moments of investor panic.
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NBR - Fonterra's bonds issue solid - analyst
27 January 2010
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, believes Fonterra's capital structure changes and improving commodity prices will make its bond issue attractive to investors.
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WAIKATO TIMES - EVERY ASSET CLASS WILL HAVE ITs day
23 January 2010
As guest columnist with The Waikato Times, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines past asset returns and shows that investors should not be financially dependent on the returns from any one asset class.
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THE Dominion post - LEARN THE LESSONS PAST ASSETS TEACH
22 January 2010
As guest columnist with The Dominion Post, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines past asset returns and shows that investors should not be financially dependent on the returns from any one asset class.
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New Zealand PROPERTY INVESTOR - LOOK FOR THE YIELD IN LISTED PROPERTY VEHICLES
January 2010
This article in New Zealand Property Investor magazine quotes a NZ Funds' research paper on property that looks at the advantages of listed property trusts over direct property investment.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY - DIVERSIFY AND PROSPER
17 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, identifies that commodities should be part of a
diversified portfolio.
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bay of plenty TIMES - UTILITy shares a good option
13 January 2010
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the investment opportunity that utilities offer for conservative investors.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY - volatile road ahead until we've cut debt
10 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, warns that the global economy is unlikely to resume healthy growth for many years and taking this into consideration provides insight into how investors should position their portfolios for 2010.
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OTAGO DAILY TIMES - UTILITIES STOCKS TAKE ON SHINE
08 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that defensive utilities stocks are expected to play a bigger role in investors' portfolios in 2010.
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THE PRESS/NORTHERN ADVOCATE - MANAGER SUGGESTS UTILITIES
08 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on the investment opportunity that utilities offer for conservative investors looking for stable returns.
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NBR - Utilities Company Investment good bet in tough times
05 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that utilities offer an opportunity for conservative investors providing stable returns that could beat inflation.
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guide2.co.nz - utilities company investment good bet in tough times
05 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, identifies that prices for water, electricity and energy stocks have remained relatively stable and are a good choice for conservative investors.
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THE PRESS - The Santa Clause
02 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments to Amanda Morrall on his outlook for 2010.
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| December 2009 |
NBR - Investors warned-not all bonds are equal
14 December 2009
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, warns investors that perpetual bonds are more like shares and if things go wrong, they will be further down in the queue.
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NBR - Investors warned to prepare for sovereign default
2 December 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, warns investors of a possible sovereign debt default in the near future.
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| November 2009 |
Various media - Mainfreight keeps on truckin' through slump
20 November 2009
The NZX web site and various national newspapers provide comments from NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, on Mainfreight's recent results.
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Netprophet - Investors warned to hedge against currency fluctuations
17 November 2009
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the importance of currency hedging.
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Financial Alert - Investors risk currency losses
16 November 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, emphasises the importance of currency hedging when investing in global shares or commodities.
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NBR - Investors in global markets warned to currency hedge
13 November 2009
Michael Lang, NZ Funds' Chief Investment Officer, warns that investors should hedge against currency risk when investing in global equities.
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Netprophet - Good Returns readers unimpressed with the consumer survey
10 November 2009
NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James, comments on last week's survey on the financial adviser sector.
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NZ Herald - Devaluations of $65.8m lead to loss
7 November 2009
Stephen Bennie, one of NZ Funds' Portfolio Managers, comments on Kiwi Property Trust's recent results.
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NBR - Getting your money back: The low-cost way and the high-risk punt
6 November 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang on the dangers of "recovery funds" as opposed to following a carefully conceived financial plan and systematic investment process.
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NBR - Goodman bond issue 'first for NZ'
5 November 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from one of NZ Funds' Portfolio Managers, Stephen Bennie, on Goodman Property Trusts' recent bond issue.
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| October 2009 |
The Independent - Betting on the inflation debate
29 October 2009
The Independent provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on his view on the inflation-deflation issue.
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NBR - Urgent call for inflation linked bonds
16 October 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on how inflation-linked bonds would offer protection to investors.
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Scoop Independent News - Investors join in the rational bubble
5 October 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, argues that a new investment bubble is forming and those taking part are behaving rationally.
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NBR - Investors join in the rational bubble
2 October 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on how today's investors behave when confronted with a bubble.
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| September 2009 |
Landlords - Listed property stocks set to soar
28 September 2009
NZ Funds' research shows that listed property trusts are set to soar if New Zealand enters a period of inflation.
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Sharechat - Listed property stocks set to soar
23 September 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, predicts that listed property trusts are set to soar if New Zealand enters a period of inflation.
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NBR - Listed trusts set to roar - NZ Funds chief
18 September 2009
Additional media coverage of NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang's, comments regarding listed property and inflation.
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The Independent - Fletcher poised to end Telecom's reign
published 18 September 2009
NZ Funds' CIO comments on the performance of Telecom and Fletcher Building.
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Scoop Independent News - The renaissance of active management
14 September 2009
Despite the share market's recent rally, investment manager NZ Funds remains cautious on the prospects for equity market returns over the next few years.
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Various newspapers - Warehouse results
published 11 September 2009
Various national newspapers provide comments from Nick Dravitzki, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, on Warehouse's recent results.
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| August 2009 |
The Press - Patience is not always a virtue
29 August 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, questions whether buy and hold is overblown as a strategy.
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The Dominion Post - Property write down hits airport
29 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on the current share price of Auckland International Airport.
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Sunday Star Times - Few green shoots for Freightways
23 August 2009
The Sunday Star Times provides comments from NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager on Freightways' recent results.
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NBR - Sustainability must be factored into portfolio strategies
21 August 2009
David van Schaardenburg, principal of NZ Funds, writes about lessons to be learned from the financial crisis.
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Bloomberg.com - Sky City half-year profit rises 24% in gaming spend
19 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Sky City's half-year earnings.
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NZ Herald - Sale of building boosts Freightways' net profit
18 August 2009
One of NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Freightways' recent results.
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NBR - Global equity markets vulnerable to a pull back
14 August 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on the global equity markets.
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The Independent - Inflation-proof bonds would protect the economy
13 August 2009
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the importance of issuing inflation-proofed bonds.
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Bloomberg.com - Fletcher Building shares jump on smaller-than-expected loss
12 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Fletcher Building's recent results.
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| July 2009 |
Various newspapers - Inflation proofing
20-21 July 2009
Various national newspapers provide comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on urging the Crown to issue inflation-proofed bonds.
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The Dominion Post - Call for inflation-proof bonds
20 July 2009
The Dominion Post provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on fund managers urging the government to issue inflation-proof bonds.
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The Economist - Efficiency and beyond
18 July 2009
The efficient -markets hypothesis has underpinned many of the financial industry's models for years. After the crash, what remains of it?
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Good Returns - Chinese recovery could be 'biggest disappointment yet'
17 July 2009
Good Returns reports on NZ Funds' skepticism on the prospect of a recovery in the Chinese economy.
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The Dominion Post - Interest rises in inflation-proofed bonds
13 July 2009
NZ Funds' CIO comments on how the appetite for bonds that rise with inflation has soared.
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Financial Alert - Time to rethink inflation protection
9 July 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, said Kiwi investors may have to rethink their strategy as fears grow of inflation rising.
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Scoop Independent News - Investors Switching to Inflation Protected Assets
8 July 2009
In a recent interview NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, talks about how New Zealand investors need to start considering the impact of inflation.
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NZ Herald - Buy shares, property to beat inflation, says adviser
8 July 2009
The New Zealand Herald interviews NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, about investing in assets which grow with inflation.
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