ANALYSIS: The asset class offers attractive returns and diversification but investors need to understand the long-term and illiquid nature of the investments.
ANALYSIS: Major projects and acquisitions initiated under Elliott are yet to deliver, and pose challenges for his successor.
ANALYSIS: A well-diversified New Zealand bond portfolio should include both corporate and government bonds.
ANALYSIS: The share price has climbed over 60% in the past year.
ANALYSIS: Performance benchmarking potentially provides both clients and advisors immediate feedback on whether having fun is actually worthwhile.
ANALYSIS: NBR's reviewer recaps his favourites from a year’s reading and anticipates ones to come.
ANALYSIS: Labour is looking to introduce more taxes, while the Government is focused on making users pay.
ANALYSIS: Ministers and their government agencies grilled about decisions they have taken or not, why things aren’t working, and whether they are on the right path.
ANALYSIS: The solar system provider’s failure could taint its managers and investors, particularly BlackRock.
ANALYSIS: While the Labour Party is considering a capital gains tax, the coalition is introducing more user charges.