AMP and the case for timely advice
Opinion

David Chaplin: AMP and the case for timely advice

AMP's NZ advisory business, AdviceFirst, looks to be a key focus for the future.

David Chaplin 17 Feb 2021
Walking, talking and ethical investing
Opinion

David Chaplin: Walking, talking and ethical investing

If an ethical fund manager won't invest in alcohol production, can they hold a Christmas party?

David Chaplin 10 Feb 2021
Speculators gonna speculate; regulators gonna educate
Opinion

David Chaplin: Speculators gonna speculate; regulators gonna educate

Even before the GameStop pile-on the growing scale of platform-investing, and the potential for fraud, was popping up on regulatory radars.

David Chaplin 03 Feb 2021
Let them eat PIEs: why tax hike could see rich flow to funds
Opinion

David Chaplin: Let them eat PIEs: why tax hike could see rich flow to funds

The government was warned about the Kiwi appetite for PIEs when it decided to hike the top personal income tax rate. 

David Chaplin 27 Jan 2021