Five things to do as you build your investment portfolio
Investment can seem like a scary proposition, but it can be quite simple once you know the basics. In fact, if you have a KiwiSaver account then you’re already an investor. So, what can you do next to build that investment portfolio? AdviceFirst adviser Wendy Chen shares five points to consider. Have goals in mind […]
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 […]
Who looks After Your Interests?
The role of “supervisors” in New Zealand Have you ever wondered who’s looking after your interests as an investor when you put your money into a Kiwisaver scheme or a managed fund? The good news is that in most cases there will be a corporate trustee company appointed as a “supervisor”, whose role is to […]
