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.
Opinion
David Chaplin: Aussie money eyes Kiwi Wealth
There’s no doubt that Kiwi Wealth is a tempting takeover target for both local providers and the Australian managers lining up (allegedly) for the Goldman Sachs speed-dating calls.
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PMG Funds
Founded in 1992, PMG's proven success through multiple economic cycles means they are one of the most established property funds management companies in New Zealand.
Markets
Can active management save your KiwiSaver from a downturn?
Historically, the best active funds have outperformed passive funds consistently, but more recent data suggests that may be changing.
Markets
MBIE’s ‘myopic focus on fees' hurts default KiwiSaver members
Morningstar analyst argues MBIE got its selection criteria wrong and didn’t select default funds that would maximise members’ finances for their retirement.
Editor's Picks
How to fool a billionaire
Elizabeth Holmes, charged with fraud over the Theranos collapse, understood the psychological vulnerability of the ultra-rich.
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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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