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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 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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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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Rainy Day Funds: Nice to have or necessity?

Published 24/06/2024

Planning ahead for unexpected situations will help grow your financial capability - for yourself, and as a family.

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Tips for financially savvy young Kiwi savers

Published 18/06/2024

If your parents set up a KiwiSaver account for you when you were a child and you are 18, it is now your responsibility to manage your own KiwiSaver account, including choosing…

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A vision for clearer skies

Published 12/06/2024

As part of Simplicity’s fully diversified strategy, our Growth and High-Growth funds invest in a group of high-growth New Zealand companies via Icehouse managed funds. A few of them have their eyes on the sky!

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