Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
Somewhere over the benchmark, fees fly high

David Chaplin: Somewhere over the benchmark, fees fly high

A Russell NZ analysis follows criticism of performance fee practices.

David Chaplin 08 Feb 2023
Trainer wheels on for Hipkins in Canberra
Election 2023

Pattrick Smellie: Trainer wheels on for Hipkins in Canberra

There was just a hint of rookie in Chris Hipkins's first foray onto the international stage.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Feb 2023
ESG’s knobbly knees
Environment

Dave Corbett: ESG’s knobbly knees

In 2023, social and market pressures will force a greater shift to impact finance.

Dave Corbett 07 Feb 2023
Wishful thinking ignores unprecedented tightening
Economy

Jenny Ruth: Wishful thinking ignores unprecedented tightening

The US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is willing to risk recession while Adrian Orr has promised us one.

Jenny Ruth 06 Feb 2023