Gareth Morgan News Feed

Overview of Budget 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Government was predictably thrifty in Budget 2013, focusing on housing affordability and getting New Zealand’s coffers back in the black. John Carran takes a closer look.

Quantitative Easing: The beginning of the end?

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With growth now on the up in the US, this could spell the end for the QE 'money printing' efforts from the Federal Reserve.Diana Gordon considers what this could mean for Kiwi investors.

Why we're now friends with Facebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nathan Field explains why we have seen a turnaround in the appeal of Facebook and bought shares in the company.

Morgan Online April 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gareth Morgan Investments monthly newsletter for April 2013

Political party poopers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The pledge by Labour and The Green Party to reduce New Zealand’s electricity prices did more than ruffle a few feathers ahead of the Mighty River Power float. Nathan Field outlines just how much politics can shock stocks.

Term deposits: Buyer beware a ‘haircut’

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Term deposits are often considered a ‘safe’ bet when it comes to investing, but recent events in Cyprus have highlighted that there really is no such thing. Simon O’Grady looks at what went wrong in Cyprus, and whether a similar ‘deposit-grab’ could ever happen in New Zealand.

Gareth Morgan Investments retain directors

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gareth Morgan and Andrew Gawith remain Directors of the business but cease their employment with Gareth Morgan Investments (GMI) as of 31 March.

Morgan Online March 2013

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gareth Morgan Investments monthly newsletter for March 2013

The Reserve Bank's Kiwi dollar warning shot

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this month's Monetary Policy Statement the Reserve Bank raised some eyebrows by declaring they would consider driving down interest rates within the year. John Carran explains why this statement about the OCR was an OMG moment for markets, and why the high NZ dollar is to blame.

Over 65s and KiwiSaver Update

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone over the age of 65 who reaches their fifth anniversary as a KiwiSaver member is able to withdraw money from their KiwiSaver account. Are they doing this?

The Official Cash Rate explained

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We outline the basics of the Official Cash Rate (OCR), including what it means for the average New Zealander and how to interpret the OCR from an investor’s point of view.

Where has the money gone from the failed finance companies?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Billions of dollars have been lost by investors through the collapse of finance companies in New Zealand. Where is all this cash today? John Carran explains in this Answer Room video.