Financial Market News – Sept 2015
Financial markets have been very volatile over the last few weeks. As of last valuation (28 Aug), the global equity market was down 6.6% month to date (in New Zealand
News & Views
Building financial capability in New Zealand
The Government Statement on Building Financial Capability was released on 3 July 2015. The Statement sets out the Government’s approach for building the financial capability of New Zealanders and brings
Bill’s opinion on the current Greek debacle
In my own layman and humble opinion the other 18 Euro members won’t allow Greece to exit and will extend the deadline and accommodate Greece yet again, but at some
New local equities manager for NZ Funds
New Zealand Funds Management (NZFM) has diversified its Australasian shares exposure, appointing an external locally-based manager in the asset class for the first time. Michael Lang, NZFM chief investment officer,
Should I make extra voluntary KiwiSaver contributions?
Ask yourself this question "Do I want the money locked up until the age of eligibility?"
Risks involved in investing
It’s impossible to avoid all risks when you invest. The important thing is to understand the risks and then keep within a level you are comfortable with. Here at ISN
FMA Warning: Exercise extreme caution when dealing with General Equity
FMA warns any persons dealing with General Equity to exercise extreme caution before obtaining any financial services, or acquiring any financial products, from General Equity. In particular, FMA warns those
Checklist for including property in a retirement portfolio
If you are thinking about adding property to your retirement portfolio, you may wish to consider the following:
Manager’s Insight – Inflation linked bonds
Manager's Insight - The objective of the Equity Inflation Portfolio is to mitigate the impact of inflation on your investment over the medium and/or long-term by investing in income orientated
KiwiSaver News – More to ranking than fees
NZ Funds CEO, Richard James, stresses that diversification is crucial in choosing an investment strategy and also comments on KiwiSaver fees.
KiwiSaver Account Login
If you have misplaced your login details please either email NZFKiwi@aon.co.nz or call 0800 693 5494.
Is KiwiSaver your Saving Saviour?
How much money will I need to retire? The best place to start is by... How to plan for your retirement. To get started, work out where you are... Consider
Procrastinators, which one are you?
The Procrastination Challenge – 6 Procrastinators, which one are you? It’s human nature to procrastinate. But some things, like saving for retirement, actually get harder to do the longer we put
A LOCAL SOLUTION TO A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM
A LOCAL SOLUTION TO A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM. Investment Solutions Northland (ISN) - Authorised Financial Advisers - are providing financial education to workplaces in Northland. We have worked with both large
Investing 1 2 3
Investing might seem like it's only for rich people, but it's really just a flash word for what to do with your savings to make your money grow. This could
Spring Clean your Finances
It’s September, the traditional time for an annual spring clean. This September, why not extend your spring cleaning beyond the usual home and garden, and take on your personal finances
Around the Globe in 14 Days (with NZ Funds)
NZ Funds, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, Michael Lang and HEAD OF INCOME, Mark Brooks recently completed a research trip. In total around 37 meetings with some of the best minds in
Retirement Funding Quandary
A key decision you can make right now is to take an active interest in your retirement and KiwiSaver funds. Make sure you are in the right investments to achieve