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.
Policy
Former homeowners using KiwiSaver funds too
Former property owners are following the lead of first-home buyers and using their KiwiSaver funds to get back into the overheated housing market.
Investments sponsored by
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.
Policy
David Chaplin: KiwiSaver countdown: why going nuclear could be the default option
The process of appointing new default KiwiSaver providers promises to be something of a minefield.
Opinion
Brian Gaynor: KiwiSaver – far better than Lotto
Where else can a saver get $1 for a contribution of 51 cents?
Finance
David Chaplin: Keeping KiwiSaver reasonable
Why the FMA is retuning the usual fees (plus expenses)
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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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