Investment News, Opinion and Media

• Gareth on housing policy

  

  Article posted on 31 January 2013 in Property

  
  

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  A couple of developments in the housing policy arena have got Gareth’s attention. First, he considers a North & South magazine article on the resurgent property market. More recently, the Reserve Bank’s talk about restricting lending for mortgages may be an attempt to wean New Zealand off its housing addiction. Better late than never, says Gareth. 

  A couple of developments in the housing policy arena have got Gareth’s attention. First, he considers a North & ...

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• GMK five-year returns advertisement

  

  Article posted on 24 October 2012 in KiwiSaver

  
  

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  In October 2012, Morningstar published their survey of five-year returns for KiwiSaver providers. We ran an advertisement in the NZ Herald to explain why the Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver Scheme (GMK) wasn’t included – it all boils down to a lack of standards in how returns are reported.

   

  In October 2012, Morningstar published their survey of five-year returns for KiwiSaver providers. We ran an advertisement ...

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• Benefit tightening won't reduce unemployment

  

  Article posted on 24 September 2012 in Policy

  
  

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  Beneficiaries need help and support to improve their prospects, not eligibility tests and punishments, writes Gareth Morgan in response to the Government's latest Social Security Amendment Bill.

   

  Beneficiaries need help and support to improve their prospects, not eligibility tests and punishments, writes Gareth Morga...

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• KiwiSaver paper leaves investors in dark

  

  Article posted on 4 September 2012 in KiwiSaver

  
  

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  In the fourth and final part of a series on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan looks at regulation and information, and considers the Government's proposals for KiwiSaver reporting.
   

  In the fourth and final part of a series on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan look...

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• Liquid assets easier to dip in and out of

  

  Article posted on 28 August 2012 in Investing

  
  

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  In the third column on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan examines the importance of liquidity - how easy it is to access your savings and sell an investment without causing a significant movement in the price.
   

  In the third column on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan examines the importance o...

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• Carefully weigh up the investment risk

  

  Article posted on 21 August 2012 in Investing

  
  

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  Investors are often seduced into higher returning assets without being aware of, or even considering, the risks involved. In the second of four articles on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan examines risk, including catastrophic risk - the chance of losing the lot.

   

  Investors are often seduced into higher returning assets without being aware of, or even considering, the risks involved. ...

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• Risks, returns and keeping nest egg safe

  

  Article posted on 14 August 2012 in Investing

  
  

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  In the first of four articles on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan examines risk and returns, explaining why New Zealand's problem is more about how well we manage our savings rather than how much we save.

   

  In the first of four articles on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan examines risk a...

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• Gareth’s view on the New Zealand Superannuation debate

  

   Video posted on 26 June 2012 in Retirement & Super

  
  

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  The sustainability of NZ Super is a hot topic once again. With an ageing population, can we continue to afford a universal pension at age 65? In this video, Gareth Morgan explains how it all depends on the state of the economy.

   

  The sustainability of NZ Super is a hot topic once again. With an ageing population, can we continue to afford a universal...

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• Govt Blowing Best Chance for Real Reform

  

  Article posted on 12 June 2012 in Govt Spending/Budget

  
  

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  Compared to Europe's economic woes, New Zealand has a far slighter case of the same ailment but is applying the same austerity medicine. Gareth Morgan explains why this is a misguided approach.

   

  Compared to Europe's economic woes, New Zealand has a far slighter case of the same ailment but is applying the same a...

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• Appeal Ruling Step Towards Care Rethink

  

  Article posted on 22 May 2012 in Big Kahuna

  
  

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  Authors of The Big Kahuna, Gareth Morgan and Susan Guthrie, say a recent Appeal Court ruling confirms that our social policies – not just health but early childcare and welfare benefits too – are discriminatory and a breach of human rights.

   

  Authors of The Big Kahuna, Gareth Morgan and Susan Guthrie, say a recent Appeal Court ruling confirms that our social poli...

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• Gareth Morgan on Campbell Live - Housing Affordability

  

   Video posted on 14 May 2012 in Property

  
  

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  Gareth Morgan talks about house affordability in New Zealand on TV3's Campbell Live.

   

  Gareth Morgan talks about house affordability in New Zealand on TV3's Campbell Live.   ...

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• Zeroing in on Budget 2012

  

   Video posted on 11 May 2012 in Govt Spending/Budget

  
  

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  Gareth Morgan discusses the issues facing the Government as it heads into its second 'zero budget'.

   

  Gareth Morgan discusses the issues facing the Government as it heads into its second 'zero budget'.   ...

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