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History never repeats

History never repeats

Shamubeel Eaqub looks back over decades of global conflict and shock, and discovers that while history doesn’t repeat, it sometimes rhymes.

Navigating risk

Navigating risk

Oliver Mander, CEO of New Zealand Shareholders Association, explores the risks of 2026 – and how Kiwi investors should navigate them.

Fear, FOMO and Fundamentals

Fear, FOMO and Fundamentals

Global equities produced strong gains during the June quarter, even as investors grappled with Middle East tensions, volatile oil prices and uncertainty around inflation and interest rates.

Signs of Calm as Markets Recover Momentum

Signs of Calm as Markets Recover Momentum

Global markets appeared to regain momentum in May, supported by strong earnings and easing geopolitical tensions. While risks remain, the backdrop improved for investors. Del Hart shares what drove markets, what it means, and the key themes to watch next.

Crypto’s identity crisis

Crypto’s identity crisis

Is crypto risky speculation or emerging financial infrastructure? Paul Quickenden, Swyftx NZ country manager, unpacks the issue.

Unlock the power of property lending

Unlock the power of property lending

Go Lend is giving retail investors access to property-backed lending opportunities without the responsibilities of direct ownership, from as little as $1,000 per loan.

The keyway in

The keyway in

Dawn Toughey, owner and founder of Keyway Finance, is on a mission to demystify finance.

The risk factor

The risk factor

Chris Smith from CMC Markets explores the psychology and practice of managing risk in your portfolio.

Why investors are eyeing Epsom again

Why investors are eyeing Epsom again

Auckland’s apartment market is facing an increasingly familiar imbalance: strong population growth and rental demand, alongside a slowdown in new housing supply.

Ethical investing beyond capital

Ethical investing beyond capital

Victoria Bahadoor & Charlotte Clark, co-founders of Empower Her Community, on why investing in women and community is smart economics.

When does AI info become advice?

When does AI info become advice?

Katherine Wilson, CEO, of Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ), explores the implications of using AI for insurance advice.

The election we should have

The election we should have

Long-term thinking, not the sugar rush of short-term promises, should inform our decisions when we head to the polls this November, writes Shamubeel Eaqab, chief economist at Simplicity.