Media Release – InvestNow Responds to FMA Announcement

Media Release – InvestNow Responds to FMA Announcement

20th December 2024

InvestNow is disappointed with the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) announcement today. Throughout its operations, InvestNow aspires not only to comply with but to exceed the FMA’s expectations.

The claim outlined in the FMA announcement relates to events between 2018 and early 2022 that were addressed in a public formal warning released by the FMA in 2022. InvestNow fully complied with all actions the FMA required of it in response to that formal warning.

InvestNow’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programme was reviewed by […]

By |2024-12-20T15:37:06+13:00December 20th, 2024|All, News|0 Comments

Our new fund manager landing pages


Our new fund manager landing pages

Article written by InvestNow – 1st June 2023

When surveyed, both new and current InvestNow customers, told us that our website was the most commonly used website for researching and managing their managed funds investment options.  Whilst we found this to be really encouraging, we also received some clear feedback on how we can improve the customer experience through enhanced content and making it easier to access everything you need.

We are pleased […]

By |2023-06-01T13:16:13+12:00May 30th, 2023|All, Investing education, News|0 Comments

Simplicity dumps Vanguard in tax-spillage clean-up, follows InvestNow model


Simplicity dumps Vanguard in tax-spillage clean-up, follows InvestNow model

Article written by InvestNow – 27th April 2023

Passive investment firm, Simplicity, has replaced Vanguard as its offshore assets manager in a move set to fix a well-documented tax problem that similar InvestNow funds were designed to avoid.

Under the news announced last week, Simplicity will swap several Vanguard Australian unit trusts (AUTs) for some New Zealand-based portfolio investment entity funds managed by the German firm, DWS.

The Deutsche Bank-owned DWS […]

By |2023-04-27T13:41:41+12:00April 27th, 2023|All, News|0 Comments

Client Update: AMP Capital transition to Macquarie Asset Management


Client Update: AMP Capital transition to Macquarie Asset Management

Article written by AMP Capital – March 2022

As part of the sale of AMP Capital to Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), we are writing to provide an update on some changes as we transition the business in New Zealand.

Background

On 8 July 2021 AMP Capital reached a binding agreement with Macquarie Asset Management for the sale of its global equities and fixed income (GEFI) business. […]

By |2022-09-14T15:22:18+12:00March 22nd, 2022|All, News|0 Comments

Research IP Fund Manager of the Year Awards – 2021


Research IP Fund Manager of the Year Awards – 2021

Article written by InvestNow, information from Research IP

Congratulations to all the fund managers we work with, who recently won awards at the Research IP Fund Manager of the Year Awards for 2021. See below the winning fund managers and funds that we have here on InvestNow.

Announcing the Winners

Fund Manager of the Year

  • Milford Asset Management

KiwiSaver Fund Manager of the Year

    […]
By |2022-09-14T15:16:48+12:00December 7th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments

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

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

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

2021 Morningstar New Zealand Awards – InvestNow winners


2021 Morningstar New Zealand Awards – InvestNow winners

Article written by InvestNow

InvestNow congratulates the following fund managers — winners of the 2021 Morningstar New Zealand Awards. See below for the award-winning fund managers who are also fund managers we have within the InvestNow KiwiSaver Scheme. Join the InvestNow KiwiSaver Scheme

Overall New Zealand Fund Manager of the Year

Milford Asset Management

Fund […]

By |2022-09-15T11:23:27+12:00March 1st, 2021|All, News|0 Comments

Research IP & Good Returns – Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2020


Research IP & Good Returns – Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2020

Article written by InvestNow

Congratulations to all the Fund Managers we work with, who recently won awards at the Research IP & Good Returns – Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2020. See below the winning Fund Managers and funds that we have here on InvestNow.

Announcing the Winners:

Fund Manager of the Year – ANZ Investments

Boutique Fund Manager of […]

By |2022-09-15T11:32:43+12:00December 10th, 2020|All, News|0 Comments