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The Scottish Mortgage Trust is considering its private company exposure and specifically it being over 30%. They recently issued an announcement on the London Stock Exchange regarding a proposed amendment to the Company’s investment policy. The proposal would allow the Board limited additional flexibility to approve further investments in private
When geopolitical tension rises, it’s completely normal to feel unsettled. Headlines can be confronting, information changes quickly, and markets can swing day to day. In moments like this, many investors find themselves thinking, “This time is different.” Sometimes the details are new, but the way markets behave during uncertainty is
It’s not the headlines. It’s how the shock travels. When geopolitical tensions flare up, markets often move before anyone really knows where things will end up. That can feel unsettling, especially when the news flow is intense. But markets usually are not trying to guess the exact political outcome. They
We recently hosted a number of clients for our annual Bowls event at Beckenham Bowling Club. A beautiful sunny Christchurch day (as always). Congratulations to our winners Chris, Gary & John, as well as Les who won the ‘Spider’ one off bowl challenge.
Recent global events have reinforced a theme that investors cannot ignore: higher energy prices are once again becoming a meaningful macroeconomic risk. Oil prices have moved sharply higher in March, reflecting renewed concern around Middle East supply disruption and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. For New Zealand,
Geopolitical conflicts do not directly set interest rates. But they can change the outlook for inflation and economic growth, and that is what central banks respond to. When energy prices rise sharply, policymakers face an uncomfortable trade-off. Higher fuel costs can push inflation up, while also squeezing households and businesses
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your Team at HHG! Christmas Trading Hours Business Day Prior to Christmas Day Wednesday, 24 December 2025 Abbreviated Trading 10:00am – 1:00pm Christmas Day Thursday, 25 December 2025 Closed Boxing Day Friday, 26 December 2025 Closed Business Day Prior to New Year’s Day
I just want to say a huge thank you for the sponsorship grant I received to attend the Cook Island squash open. The competition had a great turn out with a total of 80 international players + 10 local competitors. Such an amazing opportunity to be a part of and
Speculative investments with a limited fundamental underpinning are a key area for caution. Business models that rely heavily on narrative, very low levels of current revenue or unproven economics can be appealing when money is cheap but are far more exposed when capital is scarce and investors demand cash flow
Reflection on last year’s picks Our broad NZX exposure provided diversification and income, but returns were modest in a weak domestic economy. The market behaved as a low growth, income orientated index at a time when global investors focused on offshore technology and AI related winners. Investing locally underperformed stronger
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