The Russian exit: why the way out is not easy for investors
Markets

David Chaplin: The Russian exit: why the way out is not easy for investors

Ethical KiwiSaver providers funds have a bit of a problem – many of the largest global ethical investment funds contain Russian assets.

David Chaplin 02 Mar 2022
Fed feeds FUD in uncertain markets
Opinion

David Chaplin: Fed feeds FUD in uncertain markets

Global share markets have been in queasy form this year, with US stock indices shedding between 8% and 14% and the main NZX index off about 7%.

David Chaplin 23 Feb 2022
Magellan, AMP Capital downsize in the rain
Finance

David Chaplin: Magellan, AMP Capital downsize in the rain

Two of the larger players in the Australasian funds' management scene have been experiencing shrinkage.

David Chaplin 16 Feb 2022
Regulators frown down on pumpers-and-dumpers
Markets

David Chaplin: Regulators frown down on pumpers-and-dumpers

With the big end of town somewhat subdued, the regulators now face a much tougher policing job as financial misconduct – like finance itself – is increasingly 'democratised’.

David Chaplin 09 Feb 2022