Protecting Retirement: Planning For The Unexpected
We all hope and wish for our ideal retirement; spending more time with friends and family, chasing a long-overdue passion project or relaxing on extended overseas holidays. Whether retirement is in the distant future, just around the corner, or you’re already there, you’ll know how essential it is to plan and prepare – not just […]
Wealth creation – Is property investing right for you?
We grow wealth for many reasons: to create options, retire comfortably, improve security, or help the next generation. Whatever your reason is for growing wealth, there are many pathways towards achieving wealth. What’s suitable for you depends on a variety of factors. However, we often get asked whether property investing is a good option. With […]
Market Volatility and Staying the Course
In recent weeks, global equity markets have experienced significant volatility, with prices falling by around 5% since mid-July. This sudden drop, driven by various factors including unexpected rate changes by the Bank of Japan and softer-than-expected U.S. labour market data, has undoubtedly caused concern among investors. In times like these, it’s easy to lose sight […]
Decumulation of Assets in Retirement
You’ve worked hard building up to the day where you clock out for the final time to enjoy the fruits of your hard-earned labour. Retirement is the day we’ve all been planning for – but the transition from a saving mindset to spending can seem scary at first and requires a new plan: decumulation. It’s […]
Meet the team – Peter O’Rourke
With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Peter is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their financial goals. We’re delighted to welcome him onboard as our latest addition to the Wealth Team. From avid Warriors fan and explorer of New Zealand to helping clients realise their financial potential, we know you’ll enjoy getting […]
Diversification – your double-edged defence to greater long-term results
Are you protecting your long-term wealth with diversification? According to stats from the CFA Institute, only 21.4 per cent of U.S. stocks beat the market over 20 years from 1927 – 2020, illustrating the utmost importance of diversifying your portfolio and not relying on one ‘golden goose’ to bring you success. But what is diversification, […]
What you need to know about the new tax rules for trusts – by Stuart Baddeley
If you have assets held in a trust, you may be affected by the upcoming change in how they’re taxed. To ensure you’re up to date with everything trust and tax related, we’ve compiled a few key points on what you need to know and how you can be prepared for the change. For […]
Our top tips for long-term investing – by David Gumbley
Successful investing is not an overnight achievement but a life-long journey requiring patience and discipline. We know it’s easier said than done to just rely on patience, particularly when there have been many ups and downs throughout the share markets’ history. But over the long term, it can be a rewarding journey and a vehicle […]
What’s driving sustainable investment returns?
Sustainable investing involves thinking about both the financial returns AND the social and environmental impact of investment decisions. While there are subtle differences between each provider, the overall aim of sustainable investment funds is to deliver competitive returns, better value for money and contribute positively to important issues such as climate change. Here are three […]
Sustainable Investing or greenwashing?
Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular with more and more Kiwi’s showing their interest in the environmental, social and human capital impacts of the funds they are investing in. Due to this demand several funds have sprung up that are labelled “responsible”, “ethical” or “sustainable”. But do they really live up to label or is […]
