Media Archive
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.
April 2011
good returns - NZ Funds KiwiSaver gets thumbs up from Lonsec
28 April 2011
NZ Funds Management has become the first KiwiSaver manager to have its KiwiSaver scheme portfolios researched by a third-party research house, and has called on all KiwiSaver schemes to undergo a qualitative review. MORE
Stuff.co.nz - Inflation threat 'gorilla in the room'
26 April 2011
NZ Funds Management CIO Michael Lang comments on the expected rise in inflation and the need for KiwiSaver members tosee a financial adviser. MORE
good returns - nz funds sets up wealth management business
21 April 2011
Good Returns reports on the launch of NZ Funds financial advisory business, NZ Funds Private Wealth, which will provide a succession option for retiring financial advisers. MORE
interest.co.nz - NZ Funds Management CIO Michael Lang talks KiwiSaver, calls on providers to undergo rating's evaluation
13 April 2011
An article accompanying NZ Funds Management CIO Michael Lang's interview where he challenged the KiwiSaver sector to invite greater scrutiny of their investment management practices through a rating system that would look at underlying factors behind performance. The call has come on the heels of NZ Funds Management having recently undergone a six-month qualitative review conducted by Australian rating agency Lonsec, a firm that does for managed funds what Standard & Poor's and Moody's does for debt issuers. MORE
the business herald - how to improve our kiwisaver smarts
8 April 2011
As guest columnist, NZ Funds CEO Richard James highlights three changes to KiwiSaver that would help people make meaningful decisions on the scheme. MORE
February 2011
GOOD RETURNS - RETIREMENT - JUST PART OF THE "LIFECYCLE"
February 2011
Good Returns takes a closer look at the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme LifeCycle approach and how it helps eliminate one of the main mistakes people make with KiwiSaver investments - the incorrect asset allocation. MORE
GOOD RETURNS - GOAL BASED ADVICE INCREASES IN POPULARITY
24 February 2011
NZ Funds' Principal, Glenn Wright, comments on the trend towards the goal based approach. MORE
January 2011
THE NEW NEW ZEALAND HERALD - AIR NZ , VIRGIN TIPPED TO GET EVEN CLOSER
22 January 2011
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on Air New Zealand's decision to take a cornerstone shareholding in Virgin Blue. MORE
STUFF.CO.NZ AND VARIOUS - AIR NZ BOOSTS STAKE IN VIRGIN BLUE
21 January 2011
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on Air New Zealand's decision to take a cornerstone shareholding in Virgin Blue. MORE
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - INSIDE MONEY - LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR ADVISER BODY
21 January 2011
Herald business commentator, David Chaplin provides his view on the Institute of Financial Adviser's new professional partnership with NZ Funds Management. MORE
NBR - INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ADVISERS PARTNERS WITH NZ FUNDS
19 January 2011
The Institute of Financial Advisers announces a new professional partnership with NZ Funds Management. MORE
THE PRESS - INFLATION SET TO 'HIT SOME SCHEMES'
18 January 2011
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, warns that some Kiwi investors face a significant drop in the value of their invetments due to higher inflation over the nextfew years. MORE
November 2010
SUNDAY STAR TIMES - BONDS FLURRY TEMPTS INVESTORS
14 November 2010
Local bond investors are spoilt for choice as companies seek to replace expensive bank borrowings lock in current low interest rates. Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, points out the near-term earning risks for APN because of the company's dependence on the cyclical advertising market. MORE
MANAWATU STANDARD - BONDS GOOD BUT BE WARY
8 November 2010
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, provides commentary on bonds and the safest way to avoid disappointment when investing in this asset class. MORE
NEW ZEALAND LISTENER - SAVING THE KIWISAVERS
6 November 2010
The New Zealand Listener provides a report on the current state of KiwiSaver in New Zealand. The article includes commentary from NZ Funds' principal, David Van Schaardenburg, on the low long-term returns that are expected from default schemes. MORE
October 2010
OTAGO DAILY TIMES - LATE ENTRANT PLANS TO TARGET PROFESSIONALS
27 October 2010
The Otago Daily Times announces the launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme. NZ Funds' CEO Richard James is quoted in article saying that, "People are choosing a safe investment option today. They need to take risks today to make sure they have enough for their retirement." MORE
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - NEW ENTRANT 54TH FOR SCHEME
26 October 2010
The New Zeland Herald announces the launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme. NZ Funds' CEO Richard James is quoted in article saying that, "People are choosing a safe investment option today. They need to take risks today to make sure they have enough for their retirement." MORE
SHARECHAT - NZ FUNDS LAUNCHES INTELLIGENT KIWISAVER SCHEME
22 October 2010
Sharechat announces the launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme and the Scheme's unique position in the market with Life Cycle Portfolio Management and ARMOR. This is elaborated on by NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James who comments that, "The dual protections of our dynamic asset allocation and our proprietary ARMOR processes are designed to enable members in the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme to save and invest with confidence, irrespective of their age or the prevailing market environment". MORE
VOXY.CO.NZ - NZ FUNDS LAUNCHES INTELLIGENT KIWISAVER SCHEME
22 October 2010
Voxy announces the launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme and the Scheme's unique position in the market with Life Cycle Portfolio Management and ARMOR. This is elaborated on by NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James who comments that, "The dual protections of our dynamic asset allocation and our proprietary ARMOR processes are designed to enable members in the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme to save and invest with confidence, irrespective of their age or the prevailing market environment". MORE
SCOOP INDEPENDENT NEWS - NZ FUNDS LAUNCHES INTELLIGENT KIWISAVER SCHEME
22 October 2010
Scoop Independent News announces the launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme and the Scheme's unique position in the market with Life Cycle Portfolio Management and ARMOR. This is elaborated on by NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James who comments that, "The dual protections of our dynamic asset allocation and our proprietary ARMOR processes are designed to enable members in the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme to save and invest with confidence, irrespective of their age or the prevailing market environment". MORE
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - NZ FUNDS JOINS THE RING
17 October 2010
The NZ Herald announces the imminent launch of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme. This article includes comments by NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James who points out that fund managers should help investors choose the right scheme to be in and that staying in a default scheme would produce a return only marginally better than cash. James contrasts this with the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme, "What we are trying to embed in our scheme is a degree of automation of investment decision-making over time." MORE
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - INSIDE MONEY
15 October 2010
NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James is quoted ahead of the NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme launch saying that the new scheme will occupy a "point of difference" in the (KiwiSaver) market. MORE
GOOD RETURNS - NZ FUNDS WARNS OF SUBPRIME SOVEREIGN DEBT
7 October 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, explains that sovereign debt implications for New Zealanders are threefold, with the maths of sovereign debt and the probability of defaulting widely misunderstood. MORE
September 2010
SUNDAY STAR TIMES - THE WAREHOUSE CAUTIOUS ON GROWTH
8 September 2010
Stephen Bennie, NZ Funds' Principal and Portfolio Manager, provides a dissenting opinion on The Warehouse Group. Stephen cites that, despite recent annual results, the Warehouse is now the second biggest yielding cyclical stock in the market and that they are appear to be moving on from some very difficult years or as Stephen sees it, "I think we're getting to the stage when the ducks are starting to line up for them again." MORE
STUFF.CO.NZ - IMPROVING OUTLOOK FOR NZ SHARES
8 September 2010
NZ Funds' Principal and Investment Strategist, David Wilson, comments on improving global conditions that are having a flow on effect to the local stockmarket. Dave also provides commentary on the Christchurch earthquake and the effect this will have on paticular sectors of the economy. MORE
August 2010
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD - MICHAEL LANG: SHORT TERM GAINS WONT MAKE UP FOR BIG LOSSES
9 August 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, explains the 'ugly maths of finance' showing that for most New Zealanders it is more important that they avoid big losses than enjoy big gains. MORE
NBR - TIMING DEPENDS ON THE HORIZON
6 August 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang provides research by the NZ Funds investment team which indicates that shares may have exhausted their run since March last year. Rather than trying to "time" and exit, Michael elaborates on a strategy that affords investors the benefits of holding onto assets for the long term while providing some degree of protection during inevitable down trends. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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'. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
THE DOMINION POST - FREIGHTWAYS TAKES PROFIT HIT
16 February 2010
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Freightways' recent results.MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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.MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
THE PRESS - THE SANTA CLAUSE
02 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments to Amanda Morrall on his outlook for 2010. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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.MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
NBR - GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS VULNERABLE TO A PULL BACK
14 August 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on the global equity markets. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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?MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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.MORE
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. MORE
NBR - NZ FUNDS HEDGES ITS BETS, ON AND OFF
26 June 2009
The National Business Review reports on how NZ Funds reinstated its share hedges not long after having removed them.MORE
THE INDEPENDENT – THE BITE RETURNS TO RESTAURANT BRANDS
30 April 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on Restaurant Brands. MORE
NBR – HEDGING STRATEGY CUSHIONS INVESTORS
17 April 2009
The National Business Review reports on how NZ Funds' share market protection strategy has paid big dividends for investors in recent times.MORE
THE DOMINION POST – SHARES 'FOR LONG TERM'
28 March 2009
The Dominion Post provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on the need for share market investors to have a long-term strategy.MORE
NZ HERALD – AIMING HIGH
31 January 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Stephen Bennie, said investors should look into investing in companies who offer good dividends or listed property trusts.MORE