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Investment Outlook for 2026

Its always difficult to predict the future, hind sight is a great teacher. I often...

Market wobbles and AI Trends in 2026

Written by: Richard W Renfrew (Financial Adviser)   Signs Pointing to a Bubble Valuation Surge:...

Is now the right time to invest?

It’s the question we get asked more than any other (at barbecues, school pick-ups, and...

Investing in a VUCA World

The acronym, VUCA was first used in 1987 with students at the US Army War...

Why Distrust in AI Is Perfectly Justified (And What We Can Do About It)

New Zealanders now lose an estimated $3 billion NZD  to scams every year — that’s...

What is that Bank Term Deposit Really Costing You?

Have you considered how much money you are losing by having your money in term...

Lyfords third quarter newsletter 2025

Lyfords quarterly newsletter reviews key financial market events that have impacted portfolio returns. Each quarter...

Lyfords second quarter newsletter 2025

Lyfords quarterly newsletter reviews key financial market events that have impacted portfolio returns. Each quarter...

Consilium milestone

Consilium recently cracked through the $9 billion in funds under management (FUM) mark, cementing its...

Timeless advice on volatile markets

Investing can sometimes feel like a black hole, pulling in as much time and energy...

Change in taxation rates for Family Trusts

Understanding the 2024 Tax Changes for Family Trusts in New Zealand: What Happened and Why?...

Should you invest in the fastest growing share?

The Rise and Fall of Market Darlings: What History Tells Us About Top Stocks In...
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