NZIJ 118 - March 2007
Articles
- Housing to decide our fate - Westpac Economics Department
The closing stages of 2006 and early 2007 brought a flurry of economic data on the New Zealand economy. And, outside of the disappointing third quarter GDP figure (at a meagre 0.3%), most of the data came in on the high side of expectations.
- When relationships end..
adapted from an article by Fiona Lintott, Russell Managed Funds
Whether through dissolution (divorce), separation or death of a partner, the end of a relationship can mean significant and often unwelcome changes, particularly with finances.
- Asia's star performer - Abridged from a report by PLATINUM TRUST
The star performer amongst Asian markets during 2006 has been the Vietnamese stockmarket where the Ho Chi Minh stock index appreciated by over 150%.
- The urge to merge and the desire to acquire - ING
The fundamental result of both a merger and an acquisition is the same: two firms are brought together.
- Why do we invest and how? - Fritz J de Boer, CFP, NZIJ FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
I recently attended a luncheon at which a prominent American financial expert discussed the question of why people invest. There is a common perception that people invest in order to become wealthy.
- Metal attraction - David Pine, NZIJ RISK MANAGEMENT LTD
Lately we have noticed a trend where burglars are targeting various metals as they go about their dubious "work".
- Our stocks and how they've done - Stephen Walker, WALKER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD
The New Zealand equity market had a very strong 4th quarter driven by corporate activity as private equity firms went on a global buying frenzy.
- Ring out the old.... - Dr. Chris Caton, BT Chief Economist
2006 turned out to be another good year for equity markets, but a mixed year for the Australian economy.
- Property strategies when retirement is 50/50 - Caglan Bagci, NZIJ MORTGAGES
Where do you live when personal relationships break down and time is ticking by?
- Kids & money: 8 common mistakes parents - make (Part 2) Andrew Lendnal, CEO, BREAKTHRU KIDS
In this issue I will focus on the next 3 common mistakes parents make with children and money.
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