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Market Commentary: What happened in January 2026

13/02/2026

Global markets had a mixed start to 2026. European shares lead gains while US markets slowed. Bond markets saw some volatility, but interest rates stabilised thanks to easing inflation.

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Recent updates

investments

Bloomberg global share index ESG screening data issue

Published 12/10/2023

In September, Simplicity was advised by Bloomberg an issue with obtaining ESG data from Sustainalytics had led to an exclusion failure around indirect involvement in the oil & gas industry.

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charity

Life-changing experiences for youth with disabilities

Published 02/10/2023

Recreate NZ provides life-changing experiences for youth with disabilities across Aotearoa. Their educational and work skills programme MOXIE, provides on-the-job learning and meaningful work experience for young people.

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investments

kiwisaver

The great debate: Active vs Passive investing

Published 21/09/2023

Two main approaches to investment management which are continually debated are active vs passive investing. What do we really mean by these terms, and is one fundamentally better?

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investments

kiwisaver

What are you paying in KiwiSaver fees?

Published 18/09/2023

Fees on financial products and services can be a real mystery, especially to new or less seasoned investors. With complex fee structures buried in the fine print or seemingly baked in like filo pastry, it can be confusing. When it...

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investments

Market commentary: What happened in August

Published 11/09/2023

After the last few months of positive returns, August was a tough month - particularly for NZ markets. Poor domestic performance largely stemmed from China, one of NZ’s major trading partners.

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media

kiwisaver

KiwiSaver: a ticket to prosperity that politicians don’t get

Published 01/09/2023

Politician's just "don't get KiwiSaver", says Simplicity MD Sam Stubbs. Speaking to the owner of Good Returns he says both parties' policies are disappointing tinkering around the edges.

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property investment

Simplicity Living’s Build to Rent programme ramps up with racecourse land...

Published 30/08/2023

More than 300 affordable build-to-rent homes will be going into Remuera as Simplicity Living announces its expansion into the prestigious suburb.

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investments

The Pure Food Co: A strategic move towards a healthier future

Published 29/08/2023

The Simplicity Private Equity Fund has purchased a 20% stake in The Pure Food Co., a Kiwi startup that specialises in blended nutri-foods geared to a rapidly aging population.

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update

Simplicity and First Credit Union form ‘Rebel Alliance of Finance’

Published 21/08/2023

Two Kiwi nonprofits working hard to provide high-quality, low-fee financial services to New Zealanders.

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