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InvestNow News 14th September – AMP Capital – Market Watch September
7th September 2018 September edition of Market Watch, filmed this afternoon with Greg Fleming, Head of Investment Strategy. Greg covers what’s been another positive month across major equity markets and other asset classes. He [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Fisher Funds – Factors driving fund performance
A snapshot of the key factors driving the performance of markets and your funds last month All Fund returns below are after fees & before tax New Zealand Growth Fund The New Zealand share [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Fisher Funds – Healthy opportunities in the USA
Portfolio update: healthy opportunities in the United States Chris Waters, Senior Portfolio Analyst 1st September 2018 I was recently travelling through the United States meeting with a number of companies. We travel there regularly [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Fisher Funds – Robust trumps resilience
Weathering a financial shock: robust trumps resilience Frank Jasper, Chief Investment Officer 3rd September 2018 The theme for this year’s Sorted money week is building financial resilience. Resilience is defined by the ability and [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Fisher Funds – What Motivates You?
Frank Jasper, Chief Investment Officer 3rd September 2018 Carrot or stick? Inspire or scare? I have always been a fan of the positive. So when retirement comes to mind, it’s mental images of relaxing [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Fisher Funds – When credit rating agencies fail
When credit rating agencies fail David McLeish, Senior Portfolio Manager 1st September 2018 News last month that the Chinese credit rating agency, Dagong Global Credit Rating, had its license suspended is yet another chapter [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Harbour – Outlook Crisis of Confidence
10th September 2018 Key developments It was a strong month for absolute returns in New Zealand asset classes in August, with the NZX50 sharemarket index rising around 4.4% and the NZ Government bond index [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Mint – August Report
31st August 2018 Market Commentary August was reporting season for many listed companies across New Zealand and Australia. Overall, results were in line with expectations and outlook statements were slightly soft. Against this backdrop, [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Morphic – August 2018 Report
The Fund rose 2.7% in August, trailing global markets for the month (3.6%). Global markets were up 0.6% in USD terms, with a significant fall in the Australian dollar providing the difference. Despite continuing [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Pathfinder – August Reports
"These are bullets, cannonballs and missiles of an economic war waged against our country" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. Market Commentary The S&P500 was up over August, delivering its fifth consecutive monthly gain. [...]
InvestNow News 14th September – Vanguard – Annual Reports
Annual reports for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 are now available. Download the full annual reports here >
InvestNow News 7th September – AMP Capital – Financial Statements
The Financial Statements for the AMP Capital Investment Funds for the period ending 31 March 2018 are now available. Download them from here >
InvestNow News 7th September – AMP Capital – Global Listed Infrastructure Team
Global listed infrastructure team update. Below is a link to the announcement from Head of Global Listed Infrastructure, Giuseppe Corona, about some changes to AMP Capital’s Global Listed Infrastructure team. "We are pleased to advise [...]
InvestNow News 7th September – AMP Capital – Insights Hub
5th September 2018 Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist In our “Themes for 2018” we postulated that, at some point around the middle of the year, concerns about China growth would re-emerge. We have not [...]
InvestNow News 7th September – Devon – August Update
August Monthly Update Reporting Season The recent reporting season in New Zealand provided investors with plenty of food for thought. While the reporting season was mildly positive (over half of our local stocks reported [...]
InvestNow News 7th September – Smartshares – $3 Billion
23rd August 2018 Smartshares surpasses $3 billion in funds under management Smartshares, which manages New Zealand's range of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and the SuperLife KiwiSaver scheme, has surpassed $3 billion funds under management (FUM). [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – AMP Capital – Global Multi Asset Update (Recording)
AMP Capital Global Multi-Asset Fund Webinar (recording) Goals-based investing is an approach which aims to help people meet their personal and lifestyle goals in a straight forward and simple way. It turns the traditional [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – AMP Capital – Insights Hub
A new Prime Minister in Australia What happens in Australia matters to New Zealand. As a major trading partner our economic fortunes are inextricably linked. New Zealand wants a stable and prosperous Australia. This latest post [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – AMP Capital – RIL Global Shares Fund
AMP Capital have advised of some changes to the AMP Capital Responsible Investment Leaders (RIL) Global Shares Fund. These changes are as a result of a strategic review of the underlying fund’s investment [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – Morphic – Is Value Investing Dead?
Is Value Investing Dead? Led by the FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google), Technology stocks and growth investing are all the rage again. And they have profited from 30 golden years. So is this the end of value investing? [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – Pathfinder – Be Financially Ready
26th August 2018, Stuff.co.nz The recent sharp fall in the New Zealand dollar highlights that it's critical for investors to get high-level portfolio decisions right. The kiwi has been hammered against the US dollar, [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – Salt – March 2018 Annual Report
"We are pleased to provide you with our annual report for the financial year ended 31 March 2018. Please click here to access the report. It provides information on how the Salt Investment Funds [...]
InvestNow News 31st August – Vanguard – 2018 Index Chart
When it comes to investing, there's no disputing that having a clearly defined plan in place can help you achieve your investment goals. Without a plan, it's easy to get distracted. You can end [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – AMP Capital – Global Multi-Asset Fund Update
Global Multi-Asset Fund Update You are invited to take part in a live webinar with Greg Fleming, Head of Investment Strategy and Matthew Hopkins, Senior Portfolio Manager: Tue, Aug 28, 2018 11:00 AM - [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – AMP Capital – Insights Hub
Life’s complicated for central bankers (unless you’re the Fed) 17 Aug, 2018, Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist - New Zealand "If you’re the decision making person/committee of any central bank other than the Fed, you must [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – Harbour Asset Management – Investment Horizon
Fiscal Policy Outlook: Responsible Stimulus 17th August, 2018 There is growing coverage in the media that a slowing economy could force a fiscal tightening to stay within the government’s fiscal responsibility rules. There is [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – Harbour Asset Management – Investment Seminar
Auckland and Christchurch Investment Seminars - September 20thHarbour Asset Management are hosting seminars at which Shane Solly, Portfolio Manager of Harbour’s Australasian Equity Focus Fund and Scott Berg, Portfolio Manager of the T Rowe Price Global [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – Harbour Asset Management – Outlook
23rd August 2018 Continued growth of responsible investment in New Zealand The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has recently published the fourth annual New Zealand Responsible benchmark report [1] that shows the size and growth of responsible investing in New Zealand over the [...]
InvestNow News 24th August – Legg Mason – Global Macro Outlook
Global Macro Outlook Richard Lawrence, Senior Vice President Portfolio Management, Brandywine Global Richard talks about the key macro themes currently impacting investment markets ... watch the video below.
InvestNow News 24th August – Pathfinder – Monthly Review July 2018
Monthly Review - July 2018 "Firstly, as our cover indicates, we have a three year anniversary to celebrate. Pathfinder's Global Property Fund now has 3 full years of history - and it's doing well. [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – AMP Capital – Global Multi-Asset Fund Update
Global Multi-Asset Fund Update You are invited to take part in a live webinar with Greg Fleming, Head of Investment Strategy and Matthew Hopkins, Senior Portfolio Manager: Tue, Aug 28, 2018 11:00 AM - [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – AMP Capital – Insights Hub – RI
Responsible investing reaches new heights 16 Aug, 2018, Rebekah Swan, Head of Distribution - New Zealand "It’s great to see the responsible investment market going from strength to strength in the fourth annual New Zealand Responsible [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – AMP Capital – Insights Hub – Turkey
Turkey in the spotlight 14 Aug, 2018, Bevan Graham, Chief Economist - New Zealand "In our blog post of June 13 we argued that, on the whole, emerging markets are in generally better shape to withstand [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – Devon – Annual Report 31 March 2018
The Annual Report for your investment with Devon Funds for the year ending 31 March 2018 is now available. You can access and download a copy of the Annual Report here . You can also download [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – Mint – Portfolio Returns July 2018
Mint Portfolios Returns & Commentaries - July 2018 Mint's Monthly Fact Sheet / Commentary is available here >
InvestNow News 17th August – Morphic – China Environmental Stocks
BLOOMBERG - China Environmental Stocks 'Very Interesting' 10 August 2018 Jack Lowenstein, Morphic's Managing Director, talks about the opportunities and the economies of China and India on Bloomberg. Watch the interview here > [...]
InvestNow News 17th August – Morphic – Global Recession?
2018 OUTLOOK – IS RECESSION AROUND THE CORNER? 13 August 2018 This outlook is part of our latest Half Year report published in July. "Whilst economic data in the last half was broadly expansionary, clearly [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – AMP Capital – Insights Hub
NZ labour market and a sneak peek at next week’s MPS 03 Aug, 2018, Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist - New Zealand "I was a tad apprehensive about this week’s Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS). Seemingly [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – AMP Capital – Market Watch – August
AMP Capital’s Investment Strategy team provide you with a monthly rundown of what's been happening in global economies and markets, and what to watch in the months ahead. Hosted this month by Greg Fleming, [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – AMP Capital – Taking Stock – Winter Edition
Welcome to the Winter 2018 edition of AMP Capital's taking stock. Featured in this issue are: Lead story: Why multi-manager investing? Heads I win, tails you lose: How e-commerce is shaping global real estate How [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – Devon Funds Management – Monthly Report – July 2018
The Power of Collaboration As professional investors our objective is to achieve the best risk adjusted returns for our clients. This objective is clear and enduring but the framework that we operate in is [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – Elevation Capital Value Fund Monthly Update – July 2018
Here is the July fund update for the Elevation Capital Value Fund.
InvestNow News 9th August – Harbour Asset Management – Outlook
7th August 2018 In recent months, we have highlighted how the New Zealand economy and markets seem at a crossroads, with a moderation in domestic economic activity whilst cost pressures appear to be rising. [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – Legg Mason Brandywine – Global Fixed Income Commentary – Q2 June 2018
Legg Mason have published their Brandywine Global Fixed Income Commentary for the June quarter 2018. Read the full report here >
InvestNow News 9th August – Mint – Annual Report
9th August 2018 Mint Asset Management have published their Annual Report Advice. A full copy is available here >
InvestNow News 9th August – Morphic – Global Opportunities Fund July Report
Portfolio review The Fund rose 0.7% in July, trailing global markets for the month (2.4%). Global markets rallied +2.9% in USD terms, with a small rise in the Australian dollar providing the difference. Headlines [...]
InvestNow News 9th August – Russell Investments – Market Overview – Q2 2018
June 2018 Russell have published their latest edition of Market Overview, a quarterly commentary on market events from Q2 2018. Key highlights from the quarter were: NZ equities jumped 7.7%, due, in part, to [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August – AMP Capital – Quarterly Responsible Investing Report- July 2018
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 [...]
InvestNow News 9th August 2018 – Harbour Asset Management – Harbour Navigator
Harbour Navigator: Regime Change at the RBNZ 14th August 2018 The path of least regret for the RBNZ appears to be letting core inflation rise above 2%. A broad interpretation of the mandate [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August 2018 – Harbour Asset Management – Harbour Navigator
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 [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August 2018 – Harbour Asset Management – Tariff Wars
24th July 2018 A muted global market reaction so far? With no further escalation, the implications for New Zealand from the current US-China tariff war are likely to be limited. Any escalation, however, will have [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August – Morphic – Anti-Outlook for 2018 – July 2018
Once some things are ruled as unlikely, then it should help narrow down by what is left as implying what we think will happen. Discover our scorecard for the first half of 2018 and our [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August – Morphic – Ethical Investing Presentations – July 2018
In July Morphic Asset Management presented to investors across Australia on Ethical investing. Here you can view a video of the presentation plus access a copy of the slides they presented. Watch the video [...]
InvestNow News 3rd August – Nikko AM – 2018 Annual Scheme Report – July 2018
Here is a link to the 2018 annual scheme report for the Nikko AM NZ Investment Scheme.
InvestNow News 29th July – AMP Capital – Quarterly Strategic Outlook – July 2018
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. "A relatively stable global growth outlook belies an [...]
InvestNow News 29th July – Fisher Funds – July 2018 Newsletter
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 [...]
InvestNow News 29th July – Morphic – Half Year Report – June 2018
Morphic Half Year Report - Jan to Jun 2018 The July 2018 half yearly report reviews what happened in Morphic's stock holdings and the market during the last six months and provides their outlook for the rest of [...]
InvestNow News 29th July – Morphic – World Cup Lessons for Investors – July 2018
Morphic Asset Management took at a look at the recent FIFA Football World Cup, to see what lessons that sporting event offered to investors.. See what they found >
InvestNow News 13th July – AMP Capital – Market Watch July 2018
6th July 2018 Watch a recording of the July 2018 Market Watch update from Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist AMP Capital (click the image below)
InvestNow News 13th July – AMP Capital – Chances of a rate cut?
Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist AMP Capital 6th July 2018 Continued weakness in business confidence is posing downside risks to the growth outlook. From an RBNZ perspective it’s not as simple as lower growth meaning [...]
InvestNow News 13th July 2018 – Elevation Capital – Value Fund Update June 2018
The Elevation Capital Value Fund monthly update for June 2018 is available here. There is also a feature available here on the fund's ownership of APN Outdoor, and a takeover offer for that business.
InvestNow News 13th July 2018 – Harbour Asset Management – Harbour Outlook
9th July 2018 Key developments In recent months we have highlighted how economies and markets seem at a crossroads. In June, there was further evidence of an upcoming moderation in domestic economic activity whilst cost [...]
InvestNow News 13th July 2018 – Pathfinder – June 2018 Update
The world, according to Deutsche Bank researchers, remains in a pretty good place. Global growth of 3.9% is expected this year, slightly ahead 2017. This is made up of marginally higher emerging markets growth (5.1% [...]
InvestNow News 13th July – Russell Investments – Global Market Outlook – July 2018
The recent political crisis in Italy has come and gone, but trade wars appear here to stay. U.S. growth leadership will fade in our view as Europe and Japan improve. China is resilient and [...]
InvestNow News 13th July 2018 – Salt Funds Management – June Fact Sheets
June 2018 The June fact sheets are now available for Salt Enhanced Property Fund and Salt NZ Dividend Appreciation Fund.
InvestNow News 6th July 2018 – AMP Capital – Webinar for the Income Generator Fund
If you missed the webinar hosted by Greg Fleming (AMP Capital, Head of Investment Strategy NZ) on their Income Generator Fund, or would like to take another listen at what was covered, here is [...]
InvestNow News 6th July 2018 – Devon Funds Management – Monthly Report June 2018
Australia's Time to Shine? At Devon we focus a significant amount of time and energy on the Australian stock market and we have a heavy investment weighting to it across many of our funds. In [...]
InvestNow News 6th July – Russell Investments – Global Fixed Income Q&A
In June, James Mitchell (Russell Investments Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income) visited New Zealand presenting his outlook for Global Fixed Income. Russell Investments have put together a record of the main topics that [...]
InvestNow News 6th July – The Most Popular Funds, Our Top 30
Here are the Top 30 most popular funds on InvestNow as at 30th June 2018. The chart shows the percentages of portfolios which have invested in the Top 30. Here are some interesting highlights [...]
InvestNow News 2nd July 2018 – AMP Capital – Global Equities Roadshow
AMP Capital hosted a presentation where experts from both AMP Capital and Hexavest spoke about their views on global equities for the remainder of 2018. Here is a recording of the presentation - it's [...]
InvestNow News 2nd July 2018 – AMP Capital – Webinar for the Income Generator Fund
AMP Capital will be hosting a live webinar for their Income Generator Fund. Greg Fleming, Head of Investment Strategy, will be providing an update on how the fund has been performing in the current [...]
InvestNow News 2nd July 2018 – India Avenue – Equity Fund
We often meet with current and new fund managers to discuss additions to the range of funds we offer. One such fund manager is India Avenue Investment Management, who we meet earlier this month. Specifically we [...]
InvestNow News 2nd July 2018 – Morphic Asset Management – Show Me The Money
On June 28th, Haseko (1808 JT) will hold its annual general meeting. Haseko is Japan’s largest specialist builder of condominiums. Ahead of this meeting Morphic Asset Management has called on the company to make important [...]
InvestNow News 22nd June 2018 – AMP Capital – Global Real Estate Capability
As part of our commitment to strengthening our global listed real estate capability, we’re pleased to announce two further additions to our dedicated team. Hideharu Ichii has joined as a Portfolio Manager / Analyst in AMP Capital's [...]
InvestNow News 22nd June 2018 – AMP Capital – New Zealand Insights June 2018
Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist AMP Capital June 2018 The New Zealand economy is in fundamental good shape, though growth has proven softer than expected in the early part of 2018. The economy is close [...]
InvestNow News 22nd June 2018 – Elevation Capital – Value Fund Update May 2018
The Elevation Capital Value Fund monthly update for May 2018 is available here. Did you know that the fund invests in Tiffany & Co? Read Elevation Capital's presentation on Tiffany & Co here.
InvestNow News 22nd June 2018 – Pathfinder – May 2018 Update
The Pathfinder monthly update for May 2018 is available here, providing a review of fund performance and current events.
InvestNow News 22nd June 2018 – Pathfinder – What is Responsible Investment?
Have you ever wondered when Responsible Investing started and what it is all about? Watch this quick presentation from Rebecca Lindegger, a responsible investing expert, from Pathfinder.
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – AMP Capital – Changes in Board of AMP Capital
AMP Capital update announcing some changes to the Board of AMP Capital Holdings Limited as the latest step in enhancing our governance. Read the full announcement here.
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – AMP Capital – Emerging markets in the spotlight
Bevan Graham, NZ Chief Economist AMP Capital 13 June 2018 Recent events have put pressure on emerging market assets. Our sense is these stresses are idiosyncratic to particular emerging economies rather than systemic. Financial markets [...]
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – AMP Capital – Morningstar Report for Income Generator
A Morningstar analyst report is now available for Income Generator, providing further independent endorsement of the Fund alongside the FundSource report produced last year. The Fund received a four star rating, and some notable comments around [...]
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – Devon Funds Management – Monthly Report May 2018
A Look into Local Markets After what has been a very good month for the Devon Funds we thought it would be useful to acknowledge how well the local market has done over recent years [...]
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – Harbour Asset Management – Harbour Outlook: Crossroads
The Harbour Outlook summarises recent market developments, what we are monitoring closely, and our key views on the outlook for fixed interest, credit and equity markets. Read the latest edition here.
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – Morphic Asset Management – Jack Lowenstein’s 5 lessons of investing
Jack Lowenstein, co-CIO and Managing Director at Morphic has not taken the conventional path into professional investing. Having started his career as a journalist, Lowenstein has spent the last two decades investing in global equities. [...]
InvestNow News 13th July 2018 – Morphic Asset Management – Morphic Global Opportunities Fund Monthly Report June 2018
Portfolio review The Fund fell -0.3% in June, trailing global markets for the month (1.9%). Global markets fell -0.7% in USD terms, with a decent fall in the Australian dollar providing a cushion for Australian [...]
InvestNow News 15th June 2018 – Morphic Asset Management – Morphic Global Opportunities Fund Monthly Report May 2018
Portfolio review The Fund rose 0.4% in May, ahead of global markets (-0.1%). Global markets fell -0.2% in USD terms, with a small fall in the Australian dollar proving the difference. May saw markets rise [...]
Coming soon – InvestNow News
In June we will be launching the new InvestNow News service, exclusive to InvestNow customers. InvestNow News will deliver news and information from our fund managers, direct to your inbox. You will set your [...]
InvestNow News – Morphic Global Opportunities Fund First Quarter Update – April 2018
Here is Mophic’s first quarter update for 2018 - watch the video on their April 2018 outlook here.
InvestNow News – AMP Capital Real Assets Global Outlook, 2018 – March 2018
In this 2018 outlook, AMP Capital’s investment leaders draw on their respective teams’ research and insights to provide a snapshot of what to expect within the various segments for the year ahead. Read more.
InvestNow News – Morphic Perspectives Series – April 2018
“Amoral MBAs and The Creation of Trump”. This article was written two months earlier, well before the emergence of the Facebook data scandals. Read more.
InvestNow News – Morphic Global Opportunities Fund Monthly Report – March 2018
Morphic Global Opportunities Fund rose 0.7% in March. Emerging Markets were the best performing sector (+1.1% USD) for the quarter. The Fund’s largest contributor for the month was the short position in Swiss freight forwarder, [...]