Investors
Foreign investors welcome to buy forestry assets
Foreign investors are expected to chase more New Zealand forestry assets, as the government looks to step-up investment in the sector. Audio
Liquidation moves $16m funds distribution closer
Investors are awaiting details on funds they are to receive after the High Court ordered 18 Forestlands companies be put into liquidation.
Investors still favour low yielding investments
Investors continue to do themselves out of better returns because they keep favouring term deposits and property over higher yielding assets, such as KiwiSaver. Audio
Property investors tipping toes back in
Easing lending restrictions and low interest rates look to be tempting investors back into the property market in some regions. Audio
Nelson landlord's trust shattered by dirty, messy tenant
Barry Thompson, 81, says he'll find it difficult to trust another tenant after a woman turned his property into a rubbish dump. Video, Audio
NZ's angel investors more approachable than others
A study has found New Zealand's angel investors are perhaps the most approachable in the world and more open than most to hearing a pitch. Audio
Investors told to be wary of local political pressures
Investors are being warned not to ignore growing local political risks as this year's election gets closer. Audio
Russell Investments sees good returns in emerging markets
The financial services firm, Russell Investments, says Asia offers some good returns for long-term savers, but warns that an emerging market portfolio requires careful management. Audio
Tool to help investors to launch
Local investors wanting to find ethical investments will soon get a tool to help them make decisions. Audio
Headwinds for investors
An analyst says there are global headwinds on the horizon for investors, which may hit sentiment in the short-term. Audio
Slower financial markets expected
An Auckland based international investment manager says local sharemarket investors should brace themselves for turbulent and slower financial markets. Audio
NZ's commercial property market attracts international interest
One of the world's leading property investment companies says New Zealand's commercial property market offers attractive yields at affordable prices compared to the rest of the world. Audio
Lessons Can Be Learned From The Demise of Dick Smith
A fund manager says lessons can be learned from the demise of Dick Smith, which he describes as 'the greatest private-equity heisst of all time'. The electronics retailer was placed in receivership… Audio
More property investors are beginning to diversify investments
A boutique fund manager says an increasing number of local investors are cashing up and taking profits on property and switching into other assets to spread their risk. Audio
Investors outnumber first home buyers
Three times as many mortgages are being approved for property investors as they are for first-home buyers. Audio
Fitch on proposed rules for property investors
The international rating agency, Fitch, says proposed tougher rules for property investors are credit positive for the country's banks. Audio
