ANALYSIS: Many actively managed global equity funds have produced appalling returns, but passive funds have hardly been a ‘get out of jail free’ card.
ANALYSIS: Auditor-General says there is a ‘lot of rubbish being reported now’.
ANALYSIS: This article looks at some possible kind surprises for 2024 – yes, wishful thinking.
ANALYSIS: Kiwis know all about supermarket duopolies, so calls for change in Australia will be closely watched.
ANALYSIS: Indeed, the effect of international geopolitical events may mean the OCR might go up rather than down.
ANALYSIS: Decolonisation made a handful rich at the expense of the many.
ANALYSIS: After so many profit warnings and provisions it’s natural the market will think about downside risk.
ANALYSIS: The Prime Minister made the National Party’s position on the Treaty Principles Bill much clearer this week.
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says National will not support Treaty Principles Bill beyond the select committee.
ANALYSIS: These numbers suggest that banks are not over-earning relative to capital employed.