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In this episode, Nigel and John are joined by Harbour Asset Management’s Craig Stent to delve into NZ and Australian equities, the NZX earning season and which stellar stocks and laggards he's got on his watchlist.

In this episode, Frank Jasper, member of ASB’s Investment Committee, joins Nigel to discuss the fundamentals of investing, as well as some tips and tricks to help you manage and grow your wealth.

In this month’s episode, Nigel is joined by ASB’s Chief Economist Nick Tuffley to discuss how the markets have been performing over the last month, and what the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the OCR at 5.5 per cent means for the economy.

What will 2024 look like for investors? ASB’s Nigel Grant and BlackRock’s David Griffith get together to discuss what themes and trends investors should be keeping an eye on in a year of international elections, geopolitical tensions, and technological advancements.
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This material has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 on 27/02/2024. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction.

In the final episode of 2023, host Nigel Grant is joined by ASB’s John Smith, and BlackRock’s David Griffith and Will Porter to discuss how the ASB portfolios have performed over the last 12 months, and what we might expect from 2024.
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Important Information: This podcast has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523, it was recorded on 13/12/2023. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This podcast provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This podcast is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction.

In the first part of this episode, Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by John Smith (Head of Asset Management, ASB) and Trent Marris (Senior Manager of Wealth Product, ASB) to discuss our new investment options; Aggressive Funds. Then Tama Willis (Portfolio Manager at Devon Funds Management) joins Nigel and John to discuss Australasian equities.
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