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Month in a Minute: October 2025

AI vs the rest
October saw broadly positive returns from Milford funds as global share markets extended their positive...

Stock Story: Legrand

French company Legrand is one of the world’s largest suppliers of low-voltage electrical equipment and data centre infrastructure. Its products...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 5 November 2025

The US stock market fell last night, with Palantir dropping 9% and chip behemoth Nvidia down 3.5% Milford Investment Analyst...

How can you avoid a Christmas over-spend?

Milford on ZM: 5 Nov 2025
How can you avoid a Christmas over-spend? Milford Senior KiwiSaver Financial Adviser Liam...

Christmas is an expensive time…

Milford on The Hits: 5 Nov 2025
Christmas is an expensive time, so what’s the best way to stay...

EP55: What are stablecoins and why do we need them?

In the world of cryptocurrency, stablecoins are designed to offer price stability, making them less volatile than other cryptos like...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 29 October 2025

Recent jobs and housing data supports the positivity New Zealanders are feeling as we head towards 2026. Milford Investment Analyst...

Three key things to consider for your KiwiSaver

Milford on The ZM: 29 Oct 2025
There are three key things to consider for your KiwiSaver, as we...

Would you put your KiwiSaver on term deposit?

Milford on Coast: 29 Oct 2025
Would you put your KiwiSaver on term deposit? Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid...

EP54: What 18 years of KiwiSaver have taught us

KiwiSaver has reshaped how our nation saves for retirement, and broadened access to investment funds for a new generation. What...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 22 October

More financial experts have raised concerns about an AI bubble – and what it could mean for the wider economy....

Milford on The Hits: 22 Oct 2025

The holidays are just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to take stock of everything around you, including...

EP53: What’s keeping investors awake at night?

Interest rates, AI, property, gold, Trump and tariffs. Investors have a lot to consider in this volatile geopolitical landscape. Ryan...

Why Women Retire with Less – and How to Change That Now

When Sarah* returned to New Zealand at 46 after a marriage breakup, she felt overwhelmed. With a small overseas super...

Milford on Coast: 15 Oct 2025

With the recent 50 basis points cut to the OCR, what could this mean for your household finances? Milford Financial...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 15 October 2025

The ongoing US Government shutdown is set to have wide-reaching effects, with economists raising concerns over the impacts. Missed pay...

EP52: How low can interest rates go?

The RBNZ cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points last week, prompting markets to readjust interest rate expectations...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 8 October 2025

The Reserve Bank today slashed the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, prompting markets to make readjustments. This...

Milford on The Hits: 8 Oct 2025

Planning for retirement isn’t high on the list for most young people entering the workforce. Head of KiwiSaver at Milford,...

EP51: Inside Gen Z’s money mindset

From saving and spending habits to declining confidence with money, what’s really going on with Gen Z’s finances? Ryan Bridge...

Stock Story: Autosports Group (ASG)

One of the enduring features of small cap investing is the prevalence of founder-led, family-linked or employee-owned businesses within our...

Month in a Minute: September 2025


A purple patch
Milford’s Funds continue to deliver positive returns, supported by performance of share and bond...

EP50: Milford’s role in shaping New Zealand’s financial future

How do we turn New Zealand into a nation of savers? Milford CEO Blair Turnbull talks to Ryan Bridge about...

EP49: Gen Z’s edge-the benefits of saving early

Investing in KiwiSaver from day one of your working life is probably not top of every Gen Z’s list. But...

Milford continues KiwiSaver winning streak, taking home three top awards

Milford has once again earned high praise from Canstar, having recently been named recipient of the Canstar KiwiSaver Provider of...

Headlines vs Reality: Why Share Markets Go Up Over Time

“Share market hits record high.” You’ll see that headline in the news, sometimes alongside stories that feel anything but positive....

Milford on ZM: 17 Sept 2025

Is it a good idea to have an investment fund alongside your KiwiSaver? What’s the difference between the two? Milford...

Milford on Coast: 17 Sept 2025

Emotions play a big part in our decision making – especially when it comes to finances. It even has an...

EP48: Will NZ Super see you through retirement?

Around 40% of New Zealanders solely rely on NZ Super in retirement, but is it really enough to have a...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 10 September 2025

The US economy is the spotlight, with conflicting data making conviction in the overall direction difficult. Milford Investment Analyst Brendan...