Periods of economic turbulence often leave investors searching for assets that can help cushion their portfolios. Gold has long been considered a hedge against inflation and market swings. Smartshares Ltd (Smart) explores why it still plays an important role in modern investing… The world’s gold The first gold coins were struck in 560 B.C… [Read More…]
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Climate disclosures and transition finance: APAC’s path forward
It has been a turbulent year in global politics with governments and multi-nationals slowing down on climate action. On a positive note, convergence has been achieved around climate disclosures. BNP Paribas’ Jules Bottlaender, head of sustainable finance APAC, and Iain Martin, head of securities services NZ, file a progress report… 2024 has been a… [Read More…]
Sheep sheds and credit spreads
Ryan Falls, Mint Asset Management investment analyst, remembers why in life, and investments, you can’t forget about the hard work… People who work in professional services often start autobiographical profiles on their journey into their career with a contrived metaphor that loosely relates to their chosen career, and this text will be no different…. [Read More…]
Wealth management opportunity in Wellington: Head of Advisory wanted
A unique and significant Wellington based financial services company is looking for a Head of Advisory, reporting to the Chief Executive. The position is part of a senior leadership team responsible for leading a client delivery strategy that ensures a high touch advisory model that is robust, consistent and enabled by technology. Being able to… [Read More…]
Streamline Your Investment Advice with OMNIMax’s New Investment Solution
OMNIMax has launched its latest workflow solution tailored for financial advisers: Investment Adviser Tool. Designed to enhance efficiency and improve client service, the solution incorporates insights from investment advisers to streamline essential processes. About Investment Adviser Tool Investment Adviser Tool is a cloud-based solution that is accessible from anywhere, anytime with data securely encrypted… [Read More…]
Outlook for 2025: how about no landing?
Kirsten Boldarin, Mint Asset Management wholesale head of distribution, considers the potential market trajectories of the year ahead as the global economy flies into new conditions… For much of the past few years, there has been an ongoing debate about whether the US was going to experience a ‘hard landing’ or a ‘soft landing’…. [Read More…]
Power plays: navigating the NZ electricity market
Mint Asset Management Portfolio Manager, David Fyfe, plugs into the local energy sector and finds the market poised for a renewable upgrade but in a phased ‘just transition’… It’s been a charged year for New Zealand’s electricity market, and not just because of the literal power surges. Earlier in the year, a perfect storm… [Read More…]
Active or Passive? How about the best of both worlds
Passive investing revolutionised the investment management industry, which up until its advent, had been dominated by active fund managers who would generally employ market timing or security selection strategies aimed at outperforming the ‘market’. The introduction of traditional passive funds allowed investors to receive ‘market’ exposure, which was ultimately what most portfolios were benchmarked against,… [Read More…]
Climate-conscious investing more complex than meets the eye
Kris Nelson, Russell Investments Senior Director, Head of ESG, Investment Management, discusses why fund managers may need to evolve their ESG strategies to address both the risks and opportunities of a low-carbon transition Investment solutions designed to tackle the net zero transition are rapidly evolving as early strategies reveal their limitations. Initially, many fund… [Read More…]
A tale of two villages: steady SUM and a RYM reckoning
Sam Arcand, Mint Asset Management investment analyst, runs the numbers on the NZ retirement village sector… The post-COVID era has been incredibly difficult for many. In the context of NZ equities, perhaps none more so than the retirement village (RV) sector which has been stung by both higher interest rates and a weaker housing… [Read More…]