Crypto-facto: Investing in the digital asset age


Crypto-facto: Investing in the digital asset age

Article written by InvestNow – 4th October 2021

In a little over 10 years the concept of ‘cryptocurrency’ has emerged from an obscure technical paper outlining a new software protocol for geeks to become a global phenomenon valued by some measures at over US$2 trillion.

However, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous author of the 2008 paper that introduced ‘bitcoin’ to the world, never used the term cryptocurrency, describing his (or her or […]

By |2022-09-14T14:34:39+12:00October 4th, 2021|All, Investing education|4 Comments
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Important announcement — re Hunter Investment Management


Important announcement — re Hunter Investment Management

Article written by InvestNow – 4th October 2021

For those investors in one or more of the Hunter Investment Management range of funds, for your managed funds and/or KiwiSaver portfolio, below are two important updates with regards to the ownership and management of these funds.

Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund

Here is the announcement from Harbour Asset Management:

“…As of 30 September, Harbour will become the manager and issuer of the Hunter Global Fixed […]

By |2022-09-14T15:21:06+12:00October 4th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments
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Investing in Bitcoin: Vault Digital Funds


Investing in Bitcoin: Vault Digital Funds

Article written by Vault Digital Funds – 4th October 2021

1. Why should Kiwis include Bitcoin in their investment portfolio?

Reasons why Kiwis might consider including a small amount of Bitcoin exposure in their investment portfolio include:

  • Diversifying their portfolio.
  • It’s potential as a relatively inflation-proof asset, given Bitcoin’s scarce supply.
  • Its longer term potential, given increasing adoption rates and maturing market confidence with institutional and retail investors, which suggest demand increasing over time.

    • […]

By |2022-09-14T15:19:56+12:00September 20th, 2021|All, Investing education|21 Comments
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Manager Panel – Preparing for retirement


Manager Panel: Preparing for retirement

Welcome to the Manager Panel! Each month to supplement the lead article in InvestNow’s Magazine, InvestNow will ask a few of our Fund Managers some questions around a topic. Read below their thoughts on preparing for retirement, in regards to the August lead article  — Not enough already: how to make more of KiwiSaver.

Harbour Asset Management – Chris Di Leva, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager

By |2022-09-14T14:45:36+12:00August 31st, 2021|All, Investing education|0 Comments
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Not enough already: how to make more of KiwiSaver


Not enough already: how to make more of KiwiSaver

Article written by InvestNow – 31st August 2021

Countless studies across the world have revealed retirees share the same number one fear: running out of money.

In fact, global insurance company Allianz Life research found over 60% of US baby boomers fear running out of money in retirement more than death. Similar trends emerged in a recent Australian Allianz survey where pennilessness outranked death as the number one […]

By |2022-09-14T14:47:08+12:00August 31st, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments
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Murder House memories: why KiwiSaver investors need to brush-up on good financial habits


Murder House memories: why KiwiSaver investors need to brush-up on good financial habits

Article written by David Boyle, Mint Asset Management – 16th July 2021

For many investors who cut their teeth in the 1980s, the crash of 1987 left holes in their wealth and lasting scars. Is there a danger investors today react the same to a similar event? David Boyle drills into the past for lessons on how to avoid the horror…

If you are a certain […]

By |2022-09-14T14:48:40+12:00August 30th, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments
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No real surprises – FMA research into Kiwis using investment platforms


FMA retail investor platforms research findings – no real surprises …

Article written by InvestNow – 5th August 2021

The FMA published their research yesterday, looking at the adoption of platforms by Kiwis for investing.  The objectives of the research was to understand:

  • The type and profile of investors in retail platforms.
  • Their risks and behaviour within these platforms.
  • The motivations and influences that brought them to where they are.

It’s great to see the […]

By |2022-09-14T15:14:46+12:00August 5th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments
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The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow 


The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow

Article written by InvestNow – 30th July 2021

Insufficient design

Over the last 14 years, KiwiSaver has evolved from a gleam in the eyes of Sir Michael Cullen to a starring role in the financial lives of more than 3.1 million New Zealanders, topping $82 billion in funds under management. 

However, as popular as it is, of late many have been pointing to its obvious design flaw – the limited ability for one portfolio/investor to invest in multiple KiwiSaver offerings.

Stuff’s Janine Starks […]

By |2022-09-14T15:05:32+12:00July 30th, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments
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Account safety & security


Account safety & security

Article written by InvestNow – Updated 15th February 2022

At InvestNow, the safety and security of our client’s investments is our top priority. We have several layers of protection which minimise the risk of anyone being able to access your account without authorisation.

At the platform level, we store all data in encrypted disks and servers and require two-factor authentication to access all systems. We regularly review user permissions and access levels; log all access; […]

By |2022-02-18T14:51:51+13:00July 30th, 2021|All|0 Comments
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PMG opens door to new generation investors with InvestNow


PMG opens door to new generation investors with InvestNow

Press release written by PMG Funds

PMG, one of New Zealand’s most trusted and established property funds managers, has partnered with online, direct-to-consumer fund platform InvestNow. This collaboration offers InvestNow clients the unique opportunity to invest in PMG Generation Fund, which is open to direct applications via InvestNow from 5th July to 29th July.

Scott McKenzie, PMG Chief Executive Officer and Director, said “InvestNow is an ideal partner to help […]

By |2022-09-14T15:18:13+12:00July 13th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments
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