Investors
Personal finance: Safe banking in troubled times
Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to talk about how banks have always been a safe haven for investors during times of economic downturn, but recent failures around the world have shaken investor… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca looks at a win for the so-called meme-stock apes. Last year GameStop, a retailer selling games, became the subject of a ferocious battle between retail investors and against professional… Audio
The anarchic current flowing through the cryptosphere
The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio
Financial update with market analyst Jeffrey Halley
New Zealander Jeffrey Halley is OANDA's Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific. He joins the show to cover off some big recent stories, including the impact of China real estate giant Evergrande… Audio
'We don't need to be nervous about double digit inflation'
The US is looking at the highest levels of inflation since the 1980s, rekindling global inflation fears. Jeffrey Halley says that while he is not dismissing the threat, there is not enough data at the… Audio
'We need a building ministry': doco reveals high-rise horrors
A new documentary by building experts John Gray and Roger Levie has uncovered the shocking state of apartment buildings around New Zealand. Entitled A Living Hell: Apartment Disasters. Roger is with… Audio
Are interest rates on the turn?
Interest rates are at historic lows with many economists picking they will begin to rise in the short to medium term. Kathryn speaks with independent economist Tony Alexander. Audio
Auckland median house price hits $1 million for first time
For the first time, Auckland's median house price has hit $ 1 million. The Real Estate Institute data for October, just realeased, shows the median house price in our biggest city has jumped by more… Audio
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
Big investors echo calls for sustainable recovery
Institutional investor groups are the latest voices calling for government's around the world to plan for a sustainable recovery from Covid-19. The Investor Group on on Climate Change represents… Audio
UK fund manager sees recession and changes
Investors are being warned to expect lower returns as recession, falling energy prices, technology, and global trade tensions hit markets. Audio
Growing popularity of ethical and responsible investing
The growing popularity of ethical and responsible investing appears to be being felt in investment fund decisions and company behaviour. Audio
Investors prefer bank deposits to other investments
Many investors still prefer bank deposits over all other types of investments, despite record returns on investments in the sharemarket and mutual funds. Audio
Auckland Council to tempt APEC leaders to fund infrastructure
Auckland is being urged to prepare investment cases for significant projects which can be pitched to international investors. Audio
Ross investors chasing ANZ Bank for millions
A group of investors in the failed Ross Asset Management hopes to recover millions from the ANZ bank. Audio
Insulation requirement sees landlords throw in the towel
Some property investors have thrown in the towel, as the requirement to insulate their rentals comes into effect. Audio
Property investors feeling a bit more confident
Investors continue to demonstrate little confidence in the sharemarket despite record growth, according to an ASB survey. Audio
Economy not "rockstar" for all
Kiwi Wealth has released its State of the Investor Nation report, finding that a third of those surveyed are struggling to make ends meet. Audio
Alt reporting methods rise among loss-making firms
Investors are being warned to be on their guard for companies trying to disguise their loss making, poor performance. Audio
Are companies overblowing their results?
New research from the University of Otago throws doubt on information investors are getting about company earnings and growth. The joint study with the University of Calfornia, Davis investigated… Audio