Investments
Our investments section covers wealth management, investing and KiwiSaver. Investments editor Frances Cook hosts New Zealand's number one business podcast, Cooking the Books, as well as writing news and columns for BusinessDesk. She is supported by our team of reporters and commentators across the country.
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Markets
Shopping smarter? Woolworths picks underperforming AMP
The Countdown supermarket operator has chosen AMP as its preferred KiwiSaver provider, despite its funds having higher fees and lower returns than average.
Technology
Callaghan director resigns as Manaaki row escalates
A Callaghan Innovation board member has resigned as the agency grapples with complaints about how a celebrity-backed private firm has dealt with startup company founders – allegations that are hotly denied.
Opinion
Warren Couillault: The art market as a port in this financial storm
The art market is still buoyant, unlike most other asset classes, but participation is most enjoyable when your goal is actual rather than monetary appreciation.
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Frances Cook
Investment Editor
Frances has a master's degree in media studies from Victoria University of Wellington and a level 5 certificate in financial services specialising in investments. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, first specialising in crime, before moving into politics, and finally business and finance. She is the author of two books on personal finance and is best known for the personal finance podcast, ‘Cooking the books’.
She is also a regular commentator on business and personal finance matters, including on the AM show, NewstalkZB, the Hits, and Flava. You can follow her on Twitter here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.
She is also a regular commentator on business and personal finance matters, including on the AM show, NewstalkZB, the Hits, and Flava. You can follow her on Twitter here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.
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articles by Frances