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Opinion: KiwiSaver reinforced as our path to prosperity, now let’s make it compulsory

11/06/2025

The National party doesn't have a stellar record in encouraging Kiwis to save for their retirement. But, as Sam Stubbs writes for The Post, the latest Budget 2025 changes are actually positive. But should they go further, making KiwiSaver compulsary?

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Market commentary: What happened in May 2025

Published 11/06/2025

Markets entered June hovering near record highs, back around where we started 2025. But it’s not all good news - households are cautious while keeping an eye on rising tariffs, a shaky economy and job security.

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Market commentary: What happened in April 2025

Published 08/05/2025

April 2025 was a challenging month for global financial markets, marked by sharp volatility and heightened uncertainty.

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How compounding returns can supercharge your investments

Published 06/05/2025

Albert Einstein called compounding interest the “Eighth wonder of the world" saying “Those who understand it, earn it. Those who don’t, pay it.” Over time, compounding returns can be one of the most powerful forces in your financial life.

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Active vs Passive: Which is best in a challenging market?

Published 28/04/2025

In uncertain times, it can be tempting to change your investment strategy, and jump into something that sounds smarter, faster, or more reactive. But data shows that over time, very few active funds outperform their passive benchmarks.

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And now for some good news

Published 28/04/2025

In his latest opinion piece, Simplicity MD Sam Stubbs reflects on some positive economic trends in New Zealand often missed in the headlines.

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Market commentary: What happened in March 2025

Published 15/04/2025

Investment markets have remained spooked off the back of Trump's ongoing tariff talks, weak global growth and potentially increasing inflation. Read our March 2025 market commentary now.

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Market fluctuations and your investments

Published 07/04/2025

While unsettling, periods of volatility are a normal part of long-term investing and past market events have shown that patience is often the best strategy. To better understand what is going on in the markets, check out our latest updates.

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What do Trump and trade wars mean for investors?

Published 14/03/2025

The answer is simple: how can anyone possibly predict the future of something as complex as financial markets? Politics sway them - and that is a gamble of predictions at best.

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Market commentary: What happened in February 2025

Published 13/03/2025

It was another turbulent month in markets, but as we have experienced many times over, this too shall pass. Get the latest updates in our February 2025 market commentary.

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