The SME Stream

CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith joins Liam Dann to talk about the investing bug that started when he was 16, why New Zealand has historically favoured property over shares, and the mistakes that taught him the most.
He also discusses market crashes, AI investment, KiwiSaver, our appetite for risk and why he believes simply earning a salary may not be enough to build the wealth needed for retirement.

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The appetite for New Zealand’s golden visa continues to grow.
Since the rules were relaxed last April, $4.845 billion has either been committed or added to the investment pipeline – from more than 700 applications.
InvestNZ is also changing tack – refining its overseas roadshow to create a more targeted approach.
CEO Robert Wall told Mike Hosking the Active Investor Plus programme is simply about getting investment into growing Kiwi businesses to the benefit of Kiwis.
He says their focus is on getting the best out of those applicants, and making sure their investments are going into productive parts of New Zealand.
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