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Market commentary: What happened in March 2025

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 commentary: What happened in November 2024

Published 12/12/2024

Lower interest rates, positive returns in share markets and uncertainty post the Trump re-election: find out what happened to influence our November market commentary

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Why giving back is good for business

Published 05/12/2024

In the world of finance, the pursuit of profit often takes centre stage. But when Simplicity was set up back in 2016, the founders wanted to do things a little differently. So how does our "15% of fees to charity"...

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Small fees, big impacts: How fees can affect your long-term investments

Published 03/12/2024

While seemingly small, fees can significantly reduce your long-term savings. We explore the impact of fees when it comes to investing.

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Simplicity Private Equity Fund invests in iconic Kiwi company

Published 12/11/2024

We are very excited to announce today that the Simplicity Private Equity Fund has acquired 35.9% of the Invercargill based Stabicraft Marine - one of New Zealand’s most respected and innovative boat manufacturers.

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Market commentary: What happened in October 2024

Published 06/11/2024

The US election circus came to town in October, and was the subject dominating market-related headlines during this month. But why is the US election relevant to the NZ markets and economy?

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Market commentary: What happened in September 2024

Published 09/10/2024

September turned out to be another busy and interesting month for markets, with the local stock market dominated by capital raising and takeovers. Read more via our monthly market commentary.

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Meet the Magnificent Eight

Published 09/09/2024

In his latest article for Informed Investor magazine, Simplicity MD Sam Stubbs predicts a bright future in New Zealand, where the finance industry and banks move aside as consumers call the shots. He explores eight key themes, starting with the...

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Market commentary: What happened in August 2024

Published 06/09/2024

August saw the Japanese share market spiral into free-fall, losing 12% in one trading day. Find out what happened across markets.

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Market commentary: What happened in July 2024

Published 12/08/2024

You could probably hear a collective Hallelujah (not the song by Leonard Cohen, but rather a cheer) as finally mortgage interest rates showed signs of starting to decline in July. Read on for all the latest in markets, rates and...

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