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. 
Money Answers: Why won't the bank give me a bigger mortgage?
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More expert advice from BusinessDesk's Frances Cook. 

Frances Cook 05 Aug 2023
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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.
Sharesies stakes out KiwiSaver claim with $1.25m
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Sharesies stakes out KiwiSaver claim with $1.25m

The firm has some ambitious goals to grow.

Paul McBeth 04 Aug 2023
Jarden to carve out profitable wealth division
Markets

Jarden to carve out profitable wealth division

Jarden Securities needed a waiver on a minimum profitability banking covenant.

Paul McBeth 01 Aug 2023
P3 Research to move in with AusTrials
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P3 Research to move in with AusTrials

The aim is to attract more pharmaceutical work to Australia and NZ. 

Staff reporters 01 Aug 2023


Frances Cook
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.

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