NZ equity management: Will the tight-five continue to dominate play?

Mercer monitors the scale of equity assets held by New Zealand managers over time. Firms surveyed (currently 11) include those who are based in this country and manage funds for institutional and retail clients. Collectively these entities now manage $8.4 billion in New Zealand shares, representing a 29% increase on three years ago.

If we were to add in holdings of Australian stocks, the amount totals $10.9 billion, representing a 35% increase over the same period.

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