Investments
Frances Cook: What to know for your money in 2024
Now that the festivities are behind us, many New Zealanders will be taking a cautious look at their bank balance and experiencing a post-Christmas comedown. Here to help reset our finances and give us… Audio
Walking the talk on ethical investment and avoiding financial greenwashing
Too many investors wanting to invest ethically or sustainably are being forced to take a leap of faith due to woolly or misleading claims by fund management companies. The Financial Markets Authority… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Mary discusses Active vs Passive share funds folllowing a listener's letter. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Investment risk
It's World Investor Week and financial author and journalist Mary Holm talks today about the eight myths of investing. Audio
Why are billions still being invested in places Kiwis want to avoid?
A new report, called Inside the Black Box of New Zealand Investment Funds, provides a snapshot of the portfolio holdings of all KiwiSaver and New Zealand retail investment funds. It examines 670… Audio
Turning Tripe into Wound-healing 'Crumpet'
This week on Two Cents' Worth how tripe got the markets buzzing and what that can tell us about New Zealand's investment ecosystem. Audio
Your finances with Mary Holm: Should you move your money?
The New Zealand share market just keeps on growing but some worry that after such a long period of growth, a crash seems inevitable. Financial journalist and author Mary Holm advises investors to stay… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Understanding risk and return
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm looks today at understanding risk and return. In a recent ASB survey, people were asked "which type of savings or investment product gives the best return?"… Audio
Financial advisors responsible for informing customers
Most consumers feel they aren't getting enough information about their investments, even though most are satisfied with the service they're getting from financial advisors. Audio
Halifax investors 'shocked' their money was traded offshore
Investors of collapsed Australian finance company Halifax say they're upset as they wait nervously for their funds, which were frozen last week.
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Mary Holm on making the most of the money you have
Mary Holm has a regular slot on RNZ National and a newspaper column. She's also the author of several books including The Complete Kiwisaver. In her new book "Rich Enough - a Laid-back Guide for Every… Audio
Reports offer hope for Forestlands shareholders
The first liquidators reports for the Forestlands group of companies show hundreds of shareholders will see some or all of their investments.
Millenial group raises half a million dollars for start-ups
A group of millenials have raised half a million dollars to invest in start-ups run by those under the age of 30. Audio
Akld Council urged to quit tobacco, sugary drinks & fossil fuel
Auckland Council is being appluaded for pulling out of a fund which may invest in companies that make weapons. Audio
Council's investments 'don't stack up'
Auckland Council is reviewing its investments after RNZ revealed it invests in tobacco and soft-drink giants. Councillor Chris Darby talks to Checkpoint. Audio
Banks making thousands from Kiwisaver members
KiwiSaver investors are making huge profits from their funds' members. John Campbell talks to former Tower Investments CEO Sam Stubbs who says the profits are excessive and unjustified. Video, Audio
Auckland Council invests in tobacco and booze
Auckland Council is being urged to immediately get rid of its investments in soft drink and tobacco companies, just days after it banned fizzy drinks from all its leisure centres. Audio
Just how ethical are socially responsible investments?
Some of the biggest funds in the country may consider themselves to be socially responsible investors, but an analysis shows few can actually prove it.
Money with Mary Holm
Financial columnist and author and educator, Mary Holm has some answers to some of the questions we've been sent from you about kiwisaver. Audio
Warnings and welcomes for digital KiwiSaver offerings
Investors are being urged to take get get better informed and take control of their retirement savings. Audio