Responsible investing has become a focus area in the investment industry, but greenwashing is rife and the sales pitch is strong, so what really matters? Research IP helps many of our consulting clients navigate the maze, but no one client is the same. The monthly RIPPL Sluice provides some examples of responsible investment in action.
Economic and market highlights for the September Quarter 2023.
Research IP brings you the RIPPL Roundup each month to provide an early market snapshot for New Zealand and Australian financial advisers.
The investment landscape has been influenced by global events and economic trends, including concerns about inflation and interest rates, unexpected post-COVID price surges, and central bank actions. Read our quarterly commentary to learn more.
The RIPPL NZ Leaders highlights some market trends and how funds performed over the last 12 months. Check out the KiwiSaver and Non-KiwiSaver investment performance and accompanying RIPPL Effect reports.
Real interest rates have rapidly increased recently as monetary policy has tightened in response to higher inflation. Whether this uptick is temporary or partly reflects structural factors is an important question for policymakers.
Research IP brings you the RIPPL Roundup each month to provide an early market snapshot for New Zealand and Australian financial advisers.
Before investing in funds with performance fees, it's crucial for investors to thoroughly understand the fee structure, potential investment risks, and the ability of the manager to make informed decisions in line with their mandate.