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Topics: Market Insights

Milford on ZM: 6 Nov 2024

$500m of government contributions to KiwiSaver were missed out on last year, because people didn’t contribute enough to meet the...

Buckets of Love

Milford Foundation is proud to launch our Buckets of Love Christmas campaign for 2024. Each year, the Foundation raises funds...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 30 October 2024

Spark has reduced its dividend forecast and earnings guidance for 2025, following a difficult year for the telco. Milford Investment...

Milford on ZM: 30 Oct 2024

Milford was in Hamilton this week for our Kickstart your KiwiSaver breakfast! Head of KiwiSaver at Milford, Murray Harris, talks...

Milford on The Hits: 30 Oct 2024

Are you afraid of risk when it comes to investing? Head of KiwiSaver at Milford, Murray Harris, talks with PJ...

Milford on The Coast: 30 Oct 2024

Investing can look very different in your 20s than it does in your 50s. Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid chats...

Ep12: The other big news in the US

Third quarter earnings season in the US has kicked off with a hiss and roar – and plenty of volatility....

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 23 October 2024

This week, Milford Senior Analyst Stephanie Batchelor talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the US earnings season. She talks through...

Milford on The Coast: 23 Oct 2024

How do you decide on fund suitability as you get older? What’s right for you? Milford Financial Adviser Gareth Stythe...

Milford on The Hits: 23 Oct 2024

There are two important levers you can control that will have an impact on your KiwiSaver balance at 65. Head...

Milford on ZM: 23 Oct 2024

Milford is heading to Hamilton! If you fancy a free brekkie while you learn more about KiwiSaver, head to the...

Kiwis urged to reassess KiwiSaver after record first home withdrawals

This article was first published in NZ Herald
Expert advises a fund review after buying your first home.
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Ep11: Behind the scenes – Milford’s Active Growth Fund

In this week’s episode, Milford Portfolio Manager Jono Windust takes a deep dive into the Active Growth Fund. He outlines...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 16 October 2024

As the global population ages, vision care is a space investors are becoming increasing interested in. Milford Investment Analyst Dr...

Milford on The Coast: 16 Oct 2024

DIY investing vs managed funds. Milford Financial Adviser Gareth Stythe chats with Toni, Jase and Sam on The Coast about...

Milford on The Hits: 16 Oct 2024

Fund choice can make a difference if you’re planning to use your KiwiSaver for a first-home deposit. Head of KiwiSaver...

Milford on ZM: 16 Oct 2024

The average withdrawal from a KiwiSaver fund to purchase a first home is $35,000. Head of KiwiSaver at Milford, Murray...

Ep10: The Good Oil

Oil is the commodity with the largest impact on inflation and day-to-day living costs. With war in the Middle East...

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: 9 October 2024

This week’s anticipated 50 basis points cut to the OCR wasn’t a major surprise to the market. The question now...

Milford on ZM: 9 Oct 2024

Milford is on the move! Our KiwiSaver team has hit the road this week, holding KickStart your KiwiSaver events around...

Milford on The Coast: 9 Oct 2024

You’ve received a substantial inheritance from a loved one – so what should you do next? Milford Financial Adviser Nicky...

Milford on The Hits: 9 Oct 2024

Recent data shows $1.2bn was withdrawn from KiwiSaver by first-home purchasers over the past year. Head of KiwiSaver at Milford,...

Ep9: The truth behind doomsday predictions

The world is full of doomsday merchants predicting the next big market crash. How legitimate are those claims, and do...

Stock Story: Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is an American electronic broker that helps individuals and investment firms execute the trading of shares, options and...

Month in a Minute: September 2024

Reassuringly expensive
September proved to be a solid month for returns, with broad gains across both bonds and shares....

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 2 October 2024

Channel Infrastructure NZ this week announced plans for a multi-national biofuel refinery project at the former Marsden Point site in...

Milford on The Coast: 2 Oct 2024

With the US election on the horizon, should we be worried about our investments? Nicky Reid chats with Jason 'JT'...

Milford on The Hits: 2 Oct 2024

Managing your own investment portfolio might be a lower cost option, but is it worth it in the long run?...

Ep8: Central bank divergence – AU vs NZ

The Australian economy is proving resilient, with high demand for goods and services, no anticipation of imminent interest rate cuts,...