Bridge Talks Business with Milford

New Zealand’s economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, but is the momentum strong enough to last? In this episode of Bridge talks Business, Investment Analyst Jeremy Hutton talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest macroeconomic data, signs of life in retail spending, and what rising fuel costs and global interest rates could mean for households and businesses. He looks at the upcoming election and its potential market implications, why retirement village stocks have taken another hit, and whether the electricity sector has anything to worry about. With pockets of resilience emerging across the NZX, he discusses whether the recovery is finally gaining traction or fresh headwinds are about to slow things down.

 

This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice

New Zealanders now have almost $150 billion invested through KiwiSaver. Could more of that capital be helping fund New Zealand's infrastructure – and what would investors get in return? Milford Investment Director Max Harrison joins Ryan Bridge to discuss how infrastructure investing works, why Australia is further ahead, Milford's recent $100 million commitment to public-private partnership infrastructure fund Zealandia, and whether directing retirement savings into local infrastructure should be legally mandated.

 

This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice

What can past crises teach us about  the pressures facing financial markets today? Milford Investment Analyst Katlyn Parker talks with Ryan Bridge about the rapid rise in US government debt, the bond market’s demand for higher yields and the renewed inflation threat from rising oil prices. She explains where vulnerabilities are emerging, what could turn a market repricing into something more serious, and why the consequences extend far beyond the United States.

 

This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice

Are industry awards just a pat on the back, or should they be genuinely considered when choosing a KiwiSaver provider?  In this episode of Bridge talks Business, we’re joined by Murray Harris to discuss Milford’s latest KiwiSaver award wins from Canstar, including Provider of the Year and Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme. Murray shares what these awards recognise, why they matter when choosing a KiwiSaver provider, and how Milford stays focused on delivering strong long-term outcomes, expert support and quality service for clients working towards their saving and retirement goals.

This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice

With New Zealand heading to the polls in November, many Kiwis are wondering what the result could mean for their investments. Milford Wealth Management Adviser Julie Shacklady joins Ryan Bridge to discuss how the NZ sharemarket has historically performed before and after elections, why markets value certainty, and how much political outcomes really matter to long-term investment success.

 

This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice