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STOCK PICKS FOR 2026

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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US flows, a shift in momentum?

For more than a decade, global investors have channelled their wealth toward the modern empire of growth, the United States. The combination of relentless technological innovation, policy support and the network effects of scale has made US equities the cornerstone of most portfolios. But 2025 has brought signs that this

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Infratil Update

Twenty Years of Strategic Transformation has changed the companies risk profile. Performance and Investment Discipline Over the past two decades, Infratil has delivered strong returns for shareholders, consistently outperforming market benchmarks. The company’s approach has been marked by disciplined capital allocation and a willingness to adapt its portfolio in response

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The K-Shaped Economy: Winners and Losers in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and the labour market, and this is leading to what is now called a K-shaped economy. On one side, companies directly involved with AI, such as hyperscalers, CPU manufacturers, and those building and powering data centres, are thriving. Meanwhile, young workers and white-collar jobs face

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How to Talk to Your Family About Money, Without the Awkwardness.

A New Zealand guide for families, with practical ways to start when you are all together Money is one of the most difficult topics for families to talk about. Not because people do not care, but because money carries emotion. Privacy. Power. Fairness. Old stories. New expectations. In New Zealand,

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Setting Up Your Estate as a Charity: A Practical Guide

For some people, leaving their entire estate to their family is no longer the default approach. You may have children who are financially independent, complex family circumstances, or you may simply want your legacy to benefit the wider community. One powerful option is to structure your estate so that, after

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Hamilton Hindin Greene says thanks to our key partners, professional firms and suppliers for their support over many years.

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Overseas banks

Many of us have lived and worked overseas and possibly still have a bank account sitting in that country. I still have UK accounts since New Zealand phased out cheques, any family gifts for my children can be paid into my UK account so it does get used. But if

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Australian Superannuation

Did you know that assets accumulated in an Australian Superannuation scheme can be transferred to your KiwiSaver? For those of us who have worked over there and accumulated some assets prior to returning home you could have a pot of assets in a Superannuation scheme there, that you might prefer

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The September Effect

WHY MARKETS STRUGGLE IN THE ROCKIEST MONTH OF THE YEAR For three decades, September has carried a reputation as the toughest month for equity markets. The so-called “September Effect” is one of the most persistent seasonal patterns in investing: on average, the S&P 500 has posted its weakest returns during

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