The Monday Call

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This is the Monday Call, brought to you by NZ Funds. It’s about financial markets - where they are now, and where we think they’re headed. It’s not just about share market movements or changes in bond prices. It’s about new technologies and crypto assets. It’s about decarbonisation, commodities, and how geopolitical events can change the direction of the global economy. Every week, we talk to the innovators and commentators, the fund managers and headline makers, to gain insights into the new market realities. It’s a global view of finance from a uniquely New Zealand perspective, keeping Kiwi investors and financial advisers up to date with the latest market news.

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Behind the numbers: Evolution or revolution in the accounting sector

May 07 2024 60 mins  
The accounting profession plays a critical role in the New Zealand economy by providing transparent financial reporting, audits, tax compliance and advice. However, the accounting sector is undergoing profound change, driven by new technologies, shifting regulations, growing complexity and evolving client demands. This week we explore this dynamic sector with special guests Matt Vi

Thoughts on the market

Apr 25 2024 58 mins  
2024 started strongly for major share markets, with the S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and EuroStoxx 50 all posting double-digit returns in the first quarter. Rising commodity prices point to ongoing global growth. Although inflation is persisting more than central banks would like, it is trending down, which is fostering optimism about interest rate cuts. Mark Brooks, Chief Investment O

Green shoots in the New Zealand economy.

Mar 19 2024 56 mins  
After a period of summer optimism, the New Zealand economy continues to bounce along in a lull as higher interest rates bite, but there are signs of improvement. Our guest this week is Stephen Toplis, Head of Research in BNZ's Markets Division. Stephen provides economic and political insights at one of New Zealand’s largest banks and is routinely at the front line of corporat

A global viewpoint | Interview with Gary Paulin, Head of Global Strategic Solutions, Northern Trust

Mar 03 2024 51 mins  
This week we are joined by Gary Paulin, Head of Global Strategic Solutions at Northern Trust, one of the largest banking institutions in America. Northern Trust caters to institutional investors, large corporations and ultra-high net worth individuals and has over $2 trillion in assets under management and $20 trillion under custody.

Is residential property gearing up for a comeback?

Feb 28 2024 49 mins  
The residential housing market looks to be turning a corner after a longer period of sluggishness. Market forces are tugging in different directions. On the one front, low levels of new builds and surging population growth are pushing upwards on prices, while on the other, higher interest rates and continued unaffordability are applying the brakes. This week, we make sense of the

2024 Investment Outlook

Feb 27 2024 52 mins  
What will the year bring for investment markets?

Kieran Read – 
thinking long term 
to achieve big goals

Dec 19 2023 51 mins  
Kieran talks about 
the valuable lessons learned as captain, goal-setting and team support in achieving long-term objectives.

Investment Team – five reasons to be optimistic in a world full of pessimism

Dec 19 2023 56 mins  
NZ Funds discuss five key reasons giving confidence that financial markets are set to resume their upward march, sooner rather than later. Accurate as at 13 November 2023. Past performance is 
not necessarily an indicator of future returns.

Jarrod Kerr – are we winning the war on inflation?

Nov 26 2023 56 mins  
Kiwibank’s Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr discusses the current economic data, including the recent inflation print. Accurate as at 30 October 2023. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future returns.

Mike Frith – economic outlook from NZ’s largest asset manager

Nov 09 2023 63 mins  
On this episode of the Monday Call we speak with Mike Frith, Chief Economist at the NZ Super Fund. Accurate as at 16 October 2023. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future returns.