NZX50 gains 2.2% this week as US-Iran peace talks keep markets on edge

The benchmark petered out on Friday, with SaaS firms still out of favour.

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index snapped a four-day rally on Friday to end the week up 2.2%, with investors waiting for the substantial US-Iran peace talks to begin this weekend as President Donald Trump attempts to keep Israel’s attacks on Lebanon from derailing the ceasefire.

The local benchmark was one of the weaker markets during the Asian trading session on Friday, with Gentrack ...MORE»

FMA to review CoFI Guidance Friday, April 10th, 8:07AM  2 comments The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is considering a limited review of the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Intermediated Distribution Guidance before the end of this financial year, confirmed FMA director Michael Hewes. MORE»

Industry wary of KiwiSaver changes Thursday, April 9th, 9:16AM KiwiSaver providers are cautiously supportive of changes to make it easier for farmers to buy homes – but would prefer the tinkering with the system stopped. MORE»

Active manager (sort of) leaves the passive house

NZX’s active management business, QuayStreet Asset Management, is being given a bit more free reign.

As reported earlier QuayStreet’s management is being “externalised” effectively separating it from the Smart business.

The fund manager will be run by a newly established, and independently owned entity, QuayStreet Group.

“The new structure allows QuayStreet to grow its customer base and for Smart and NZX to benefit from its future success. The parties have entered into a ...MORE»

Bond funds likely to deliver out-sized returns: Amova Wednesday, April 1st, 7:07AM Financial markets have priced too much inflation risk into longer-term fixed interest yields, according to Fergus McDonald, head of the bond and currency team at Amova Asset Management. MORE»

Longwave aims to smooth the waters Tuesday, March 31st, 6:00AM For clients approaching retirement, consistent returns become more important than producing the highest possible returns, and so the Longwave Australian Small Companies Fund aims to deliver consistent returns, according to chief investment officer David Wanis. MORE»

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PAA Legacy Trust supports FANZ

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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back

After years of neglecting the adviser market, the investment manager is going on the charm offensive.   MORE»

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Non-bank sector hopeful of a more profitable year

Even though margin pressure, the Iran war and election year dynamics are weighing on non-bank lenders, they are cautiously optimistic their businesses will improve this year, KPMG’s Specialist Lenders Insights Report shows. MORE»

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Mercer appoints BDM to work with advisers

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