1st August 2018

• Economic activity is moderating
• Early signs of inflation rising from low base
• But RBNZ likely on hold for a considerable time

A key theme for the New Zealand economy in 2018 has been the potential crossroads facing the economic outlook. For the past 5 years, we have seen strong economic activity and low inflation keeping interest rates low and asset prices high. However, looking forward there are signs that economic activity is moderating at the same time as inflation pressures […]

Here is a link to the 2018 annual scheme report for the Nikko AM NZ Investment Scheme.

23rd July 2018

The AMP Capital Responsible Investing Update provides quarterly fund commentary and performance for our Responsible Investment Leaders (RIL) Funds. It also provides an update on key responsible investment engagement themes.

For the latest insights, read the Responsible Investing Update for the second quarter of 2018.

In their July newsletter, Fisher Funds cover:

• Bruce McLachlan, CEO, take a look at debt and interest rates
• A snapshot of the key factors driving the performance of markets and their funds last month
• Chief Investment Officer Frank Jasper, takes a look at Australian Company Brambles
• Senior Investment Analyst Harry Smith, updates of developments in the e-sports market
• Xero and their plans for the UK market

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23rd July 2018

Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist AMP Capital, and Greg Fleming, Head of Investment Strategy AMP Capital, provide their latest economic and strategy views.

If some of you were wondering why you’ve been receiving an e-mail suggesting you put your cash to work, here is the explanation.

Many customers ask if the Transaction Account is interest bearing, which it is not (refer to the FAQ here).  However, what the FAQ also covers is our commitment to remind you when you have cash sitting in your Transaction Account that really isn’t working hard for you at all.  We like to call this Lazy Cash.

This month we kicked off our new Lazy Cash alerts service.

If […]