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Shamubeel Eaqub joins Simplicity as Chief Economist

21/10/2024

Simplicity has hired Shamubeel Eaqub as Chief Economist and Head of Policy, alongside policy researcher Rosie Collins. They will be focused on areas of economics and policy that are of interest to Simplicity in its role as a fund manager, including KiwiSaver, housing, infrastructure and capital markets.

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Shamubeel Eaqub joins Simplicity as Chief Economist

Published 21/10/2024

Simplicity has hired Shamubeel Eaqub as Chief Economist and Head of Policy, alongside policy researcher Rosie Collins. They will be focused on areas of economics and policy that are of interest to Simplicity in its role as a fund manager,...

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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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Market commentary: What happened in August 2024

Published 10/09/2024

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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Meet the Magnificent Eight

Published 05/09/2024

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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First Foundation gives talented young people a hand up

Published 23/08/2024

Many highly capable students are held back by their socioeconomic status. First Foundation is changing that by giving talented young Kiwis a hand up to attend university and reach their full potential.

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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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Foundation supports youth, community and marine restoration

Published 31/07/2024

In its latest round of giving, the Simplicity Foundation donated $355,000 to five charity partners working in youth and community development; and made a $100,000 donation under the environmental pillar to Revive our Gulf,…

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Navigating the world of investing as a Kiwi female

Published 16/07/2024

Fellow kick-ass women, let's talk about money. We've all seen financial content grow in popularity over the last couple of years: info on shares, funds, the S&P 500, even Bitcoin. .

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Market commentary: What happened in June 2024

Published 15/07/2024

The spectacular bull run in US shares continued with most of the upward momentum continuing to rest squarely on the shoulders of a small section of the market, namely tech and tech-associated…

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