5 episodes
Conversations with UAIC University of Auckland Investment Club
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The University of Auckland Investment Club was founded in 2009 and is a student-run incorporated society. We welcome members from all academic backgrounds and stages at the University of Auckland.
Conversations with UAIC is a new initiative we're launching in 2023 with the aim of providing another medium of investing, finance and career education for our members. We'd love to hear any and all feedback you have, so please get in touch!
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Episode 5 - Keddy Shen
In this episode, we chat with Keddy Shen, a Senior DevOps Engineer at MYOB. Keddy provides his insights on a range of topics, including:
Pathways into a career in technology
Working in Australia
The impact of AI and machine learning
We hope you enjoy! Please get in touch if you have any feedback or suggestions. -
Episode 4 - Zoe Wallis
In this episode, we chat with Zoe Wallis, an Investment Strategist at Forsyth Barr. Zoe provides her insights on a range of topics, including:
What an economist does
The current state of financial markets & macroeconomic climate
How university students should approach investing
How to best prepare for a career in finance and economics
We hope you enjoy! Please get in touch if you have any feedback or suggestions.
Please note that the information contained in this episode is for general information and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. We encourage you to seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advice. -
Episode 3 - Victoria Harris
In this episode, we chat with Victoria Harris, one of the co-founders of The Curve. Victoria provides her insights on a range of topics, including:
The background and motivations behind starting the Curve
How to navigate imposter syndrome as a young New Zealand entrepreneur
Advice to young females looking to enter the finance industry
Personal investing and KiwiSaver tips and tricks
Please note that the information contained in this episode is for general information and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. We encourage you to seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advice.
We hope you enjoy! Please get in touch if you have any feedback or suggestions. -
Episode 2 - Riki Fujii-Rajani
In this episode, we chat to another club alumni, Riki Fujii-Rajani. Riki is a current Master of Public Policy student at the University of Chicago and Senior Analyst at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Riki provides her insights on a range of topics, including:
Different career paths available for Economics students
Her experience studying a Masters degree and living in the US
Choosing to go into Economics rather than practicing Law
Career advice to students and the value of being part of UAIC
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Episode 1 - Marco Wong
In this episode, we chat to one of the Co-Founders of UAIC, Marco Wong. Marco provides his insights on a range of topics, including:
A breakdown of the finance industry and his work experience
His experience pursuing a Masters degree and CFA
The benefits and drawbacks of working in New Zealand and Australia
General career advice for students
We hope you enjoy! Please get in touch if you have any feedback or suggestions.