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.
Law & Regulation
David Chaplin: Values and value for money
The Financial Markets Authority is getting more interested in KiwiSaver claims about their ethical investment policies.
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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.
Law & Regulation
KiwiSaver fees have further to fall: FMA
KiwiSaver fund managers' income from administration fees fell 4.8% as some providers responded to the FMA’s guidance for larger players to ditch the extra cost.
Finance
David Chaplin: Why default fee savings could be less than expected
Moving KiwiSaver money from old default funds and into new ones comes with a range of hidden costs.
Finance
How to tax crypto: treat it like cash?
IRD weighs up allowing innovation against concerns over illegal use of cryptocurrencies.
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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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