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Shared LunchBest bite: How Briscoes chose where to winWhile we’re on break, here’s one of our favourite moments from the year. Briscoes CEO Rod Duke on how choosing the right place to compete — and staying disciplined — turned a mixed retail business into a long-term success story. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into ac...
2025-12-2404 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchWhat’s next for Sharesies in 2026?As we head into the holidays, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year of big milestones at Sharesies. 2025 has been all about bringing our customers more freedom and flexibility and new ways to grow your wealth.  In this special end-of-year episode, we’re featuring epic wealth stories from Sharesies customers, plus our co-CEOs, Sonya, Leighton, and Brooke with their 2025 highlights and what’s coming in 2026.  For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 52989...
2025-12-2124 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCan you spend your way to wealth?Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes.  Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manager for Mastercard, are talking about Spend (AKA the Sharesies debit card) and the Investback reward system that earns 1% investments as you spend. Scott explains how day-to-day money management is a big part of wealth, how payments factor into Sharesies’ bigger vision, and Mastercard's role in creating network access. Why is NZ’s digital payments adoption lower than in Australia and Europe? Why is now such a crucial moment for new tech to challenge the count...
2025-11-2621 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCrypto Convos: Behind Sharesies Crypto (Your questions answered!)To wrap up the week, we’re taking questions from you!  The team behind Sharesies Crypto answers audience queries on crypto’s role in a diversified portfolio, what features they’re working on, how assets are stored in Sharesies Crypto, and your tax responsibilities.For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Sharesies Crypto is offered by Sharesies Crypto Limited and is only available in NZ. Crypto is different to other types of investments and has different risks. Crypto is generally considered a high-risk investment, which means it carries po...
2025-11-2005 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCrypto convos: Taming the wild west of crypto with Kraken co-CEOHear from crypto veteran Dave Ripley, co-CEO of global crypto exchange Kraken, about the security of digital assets. Kraken is one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, and service provider to Sharesies Crypto. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you...
2025-11-1908 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCrypto convos: The risks (and tax) for Kiwi investors...We’re cutting through the red tape with Jeremy Muir, Chair of BlockchainNZ and one of NZ’s leading legal experts on crypto regulation. In our third convo Jeremy walks us through where NZ is at with crypto taxes, rules and regulation, and where we might be going. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the...
2025-11-1813 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCrypto convos: Beyond the crypto bros — Victoria Harris from The CurveJust a few years ago, crypto was too hot to handle for most people. Now, it’s being embraced by the financial establishment. Today, we talk to Victoria Harris from the Curve about rising crypto adoption and ditching the myth of the “crypto bro”. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided...
2025-11-1712 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCrypto convos: Why crypto? Why now?Crypto is a real conversation starter—so let’s talk about it.  In our first Crypto Conversation, Sharesies co-CEO Leighton Roberts spills why Sharesies is getting into the crypto game. Why now? How have investors responded? What makes Sharesies Crypto different from what’s already in market?For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the ti...
2025-11-1606 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchWill open banking kickstart financial disruption?Could open banking finally create real competition for money services—beyond the banks? We’re talking to Ben Lynch, who left Xero to found Akahu, the open finance intermediary pushing to change the balance of power between banks, their customers, and their competitors.  This episode explores how open banking aims to democratize your financial data, letting fintech businesses innovate and become a “bank without being a bank”. Hear about Ben’s battle to bring the new Consumer Data Right into law, giving individuals more meaningful ownership of their personal information—the foundation of open banking. We discuss ho...
2025-11-0925 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchCracking the mainstream with crypto giant KrakenIs crypto going mainstream? Dave Ripley is co-CEO of long-standing global crypto exchange Kraken, service provider to Sharesies Crypto. In this episode, crypto “dinosaur” Dave tells us how he’s seeing signs that the financial establishment is ready to embrace digital assets.  Dave explains why crypto is a hot topic for lawmakers in Washington, while Texas, Wyoming, and nations like El Salvador are buying Bitcoin, and the US Department of Commerce is adopting blockchain. Why does Dave believe that AI is, by nature, the "exact opposite" of crypto? How does tokenisation work, and why does he say...
2025-10-0828 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchBonus: The most requested feature for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme is hereSharesies' Matt MacPherson reveals the launch of members' most-requested feature—US Self-Select for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme, opening access to 55 American companies. We discuss: The unique Investment Plan Builder tool that lets you experiment with portfolio combinations using virtual money before committing How guardrails work to maintain diversification (minimum 50% in base funds, maximum 5% per individual stock selection) Access to previously unavailable investments like crypto through ETFs The tax-efficient PIE fund structure that makes it all possible. Sharesies Investment Management Limited is the issuer of the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme. The product disclosure statement (PDS) for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Sc...
2025-06-3008 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick Bite: Does KiwiSaver need higher contribution rates?Is KiwiSaver better off with policy stability or is it overdue for comprehensive reform? Matt MacPherson from Sharesies & Chris Di Leva of Harbour Asset Management debate whether potential cuts to government contributions would impact participation rates. Plus - how many investors would support higher KiwiSaver contributions in a cost of living crisis? This clip is taken from our previous episode "Investing in US markets via KiwiSaver". For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch If there are any companies, sectors, or topics you'd like to see on Shared Lun...
2025-05-1903 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchInvesting in US markets via KiwiSaverCurious about investing in the US market in more ways than one?  In our latest episode of Shared Lunch, we explore a new KiwiSaver option, the Sharesies US500 Fund—what it is, how it works, and what role it might play as a part of your KiwiSaver. We also cover why global diversification matters, the recent US market wobbles,  your risk appetite, and how to think about US investing as part of your long-term financial plan. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchSharesies Investment Management Limited is the...
2025-05-1429 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick Bite: Leverage AKA the mortgage magnifierIn this quick bite, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners challenges the perception that property investment is low-risk, explaining how leverage amplifies both gains and losses. How exactly does the "mortgage magnifier" work? Ed shares how even a 5% property value change can result in far bigger equity shift for investors. Plus, we look at historical returns between property and shares in New Zealand over the past 25 years. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'What does property investment look like in 2025?' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch...
2025-05-1204 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick bite: Finance Minister Nicola Willis on NZ's secret weapon...In this quick bite: Leighton Roberts sits down with NZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Where are the inspiring local success stories and why don't we hear much about innovative Kiwi businesses? Plus - the government's fiscal strategy, current debt levels and the path to budget balance and why New Zealand's size might be its advantage.  This clip is taken from our previous episode '' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch If there are any companies, sectors, or topics you'd like to see on Shared Lunch, flick us...
2025-05-0504 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick bite: Are investors getting braver?Volatility doesn't seem to be scaring off Kiwi investors—could it be teaching us new strategies? In this bonus clip, Susannah Batley from Sharesies & Paul McBeth (The Bottom Line) discuss how investors are adapting to market turbulence by shifting toward ETFs and diversified funds rather than retreating. Does traditional index investing still provide true diversification when a handful of tech giants dominate returns? Could we be seeing a psychological shift with today's retail investors seeing market fluctuations as simply "the price of investing." This clip is taken from our previous episode 'The art of strategic me...
2025-04-2804 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchThe art of strategic mediocrityForget chasing perfection, let's talk about the power of strategic mediocrity and how it might be your most valuable weapon when it comes to investing. In this week's episode of Shared Lunch, Garth Bray is joined by Paul MacBeth, editor of The Bottom Line, and Susannah Batley, GM of Sharesies Business. Together, they explore what it takes to build investment strategies, discuss how the NZX has reacted to the volatility of the last few weeks, and unpack well-known investment management firm PIMCO’s approach. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/s...
2025-04-2331 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchOutgoing Meridian CEO on cost of powerYou run with the ups and downs being the CEO of a gentailer. In this bonus episode Neal Barclay, the outgoing CEO of Meridian Energy reflects on his 7 years at the helm of one of our largest listed companies.  He’s super proud of the renewable track the gentailer is forging, but not without its risks and challenges. This includes its joint venture with NZ Windfarms to upgrade the wind farm near Palmerston North, Te Rere Hau. Even with a net loss in recent times, low lakes levels and rising power prices, Neil is passionate abo...
2025-04-0715 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick bite: Are we prepared for a rapidly aging population?800,000 Kiwis are projected to be over 75 by 2040 – double today's numbers. Summerset Group CEO Scott Scoullar discusses the rapidly aging New Zealand population and retirement villages integrate with aged care facilities, combining community connections with higher levels of care. Plus, did you know Summerset is New Zealand's second-largest home builder? In a bonus clip we find out about their occasional ventures into residential development. This clip is taken from our previous episode 'Retirement villages: A hidden real estate giant?' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch If...
2025-03-3103 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchRetirement villages: A hidden real estate giant?Our aging population and housing supply—two of the country’s hottest topics. And right at the intersection of both? Retirement housing.Scott Scoullar, CEO of Summerset, tells Garth Bray how the retirement village provider became New Zealand’s second-largest property developer—and the unique financial model that's helped them stay ahead of the market forces that have struck competitors.With a rapidly growing elderly population, how is the retirement sector adjusting—and are we doing enough to expand facilities? Amid regulatory changes and looming aged care shortages, Scott tells us how Summerset’s ambitions are only gro...
2025-03-2625 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchGrowing Sharesies, an update with Co-CEO's Brooke, Sonya & LeightonHow has Sharesies evolved this year? The three Sharesies CEOs look back at a jam-packed 2024, growing from an investment platform to a comprehensive wealth app, with insurance, Save and PIE Save, and KiwiSaver—plus an array of innovative features.  Even better, we get a look ahead at 2025, including Spend, a new product backed by Mastercard, and U.S. markets coming to the Sharesies KiwiSaver scheme. And we test the trio’s knowledge of our key numbers for the year (including over 15M total buys, 1.4M sells, and $110M added to KiwiSaver!). For more or to...
2024-12-1814 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchAll things diversification, with Victoria from The CurveWhat can COVID and crypto teach us about diversification? Should you manage your investments actively, passively, or a bit of both? And is there such a thing as being too diversified?  Victoria Harris of The Curve tells Sharesies co-CEO Sonya why tried-and-true diversification strategies still hold up and why even Wall Street experts often anchor their portfolios in the humble broad-market ETF. Learn what makes a good diversification strategy and how to avoid over-diversifying. Find out more about the classic “core-satellite” approach and managing risk through different cycles in the market (like the pandemic). Plus, why it...
2024-10-3027 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchBonus: Rocket Lab Investor Q&A with Sir Peter BeckIn the second part of our conversation with Sir Peter Beck, we put a bunch of Sharesies investor questions to the Rocket Lab founder. Things like: Why space? What are the macro events that impact the space industry? And what's his favourite space movie?  Plus Sharesies co-founder and CEO Leighton Roberts gets a brief tour of Rocket Lab’s Auckland site.   For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Investing involves risk. This episode is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited...
2024-08-2510 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItHow will AI change investing?Sharesies co-CEO Sonya Williams talks to Telescope AI CEO Luke Pettit and our own CTO Richard Clark about how artificial intelligence can be applied to investing. The conversation covers recent breakthroughs that have propelled AI into the mainstream like GPT-4,  how businesses need to embrace AI, and the impact on capital markets.  You’ll also get to hear about the new Sharesies AI Search feature which helps you explore investment ideas from real-world concepts to a simple 'what if?' And it may even help with that feeling of overwhelm!   Investing involves risk. This e...
2024-06-2425 minThe Payoff - A KiwiSaver Podcast
The Payoff - A KiwiSaver PodcastEp 7: Your KiwiSaver and Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme questions answeredWhat's total remuneration about? What’s next for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme? And much much more! Mary Holm, Tom Hartmann and Sharesies’ own Matt Macpherson are back to answer listener questions. We tackle the concept of total remuneration when it comes to KiwiSaver contributions. Talk about what is coming to the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme this year. And finally we offer up ideas on what the government should look at for its KiwiSaver review this year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sharesies.nz/podcasts/the-payoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sharesies Investment Management Limited is the issuer...
2024-05-1318 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchSharesies Special: Being AI lists on the NZXBeing AI, an AI and web-3 specialist, is the latest company to list on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), and is now available on Sharesies. We sat down with Nyssa Waters, the CEO and co-founder of Being Consultants, and David McDonald, the CEO of Being AI, to find out more about the company, the people behind it, and its ambition for the future. Find out why they believe AI isn’t just another tech bubble waiting to burst, but a present-day reality that we should embrace for its ability to bring transformative change. ...
2024-04-0123 minThe Payoff - A KiwiSaver Podcast
The Payoff - A KiwiSaver PodcastEp. 6. Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme revealed!The end (that’s only the beginning).  So! It’s time we reveal the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme. Why did we make one? How is it different from all the others? What guardrails are in place—and who is it for? We hear from Sharesies co-founder Leighton Roberts, Head of Super and Funds Matt Macpherson and economist Brad Olsen about what this means for the KiwiSaver landscape,  and their vision for the future. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sharesies.nz/podcasts/the-payoff⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sharesies Investment Management Limited is the issuer of the Sharesies KiwiS...
2023-11-2818 minThe Payoff - A KiwiSaver Podcast
The Payoff - A KiwiSaver PodcastEp 5. Who is behind the management of your KiwiSaver account?Ever wondered who’s behind managing your life savings?  Well, we introduce you to the people responsible for what will get you into your first home, or fund your future.  We touch on things like keeping your nerve when share markets go up and down—and what happens to all of our KiwiSaver balances along the way. And finally, now we know about KiwiSaver as it exists today, we explore where it might be headed. ⁠⁠https://www.sharesies.nz/podcasts/the-payoff⁠⁠⁠ Sharesies Investment Management Limited is the issuer of...
2023-11-2019 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchSharesies Special: Blackpearl Group capital raise with CEO Nick LissetteBlackpearl Group is seeking to raise NZ$4 million to fund the company’s next phase of growth. In this Sharesies special episode, CEO Nick Lissette speaks with Susannah Bately about the Black Pearl story, its revenue model, and plans for the capital. Plus, how is AI powering the company’s sales and marketing and Nick’s perspective on the slide in the Black Pearl shareprice since listing last year. Please note we don’t go into specifics about the capital raise itself, as Nick is unable to respond to questions of that nature. This Sha...
2023-10-1820 minShared Lunch
Shared LunchQuick Bite: Is this the ultimate passive income stream?Glen James from My Millennial Money joined Demetria Chelepy from Sharesies AU to talk about Glen's concept of Investing for LOOT AKA Life on your own terms. As a part of this discussion Glen explored passive income, how it relates to investing and where shares come into it all... For more check out our previous episode, 'Investing for a life on your own terms'. This episode was originally produced by Sharesies Australia, watch this episode on Sharesies AU Youtube  Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is n...
2023-10-0203 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItBonus: Victoria Devine on ETF's, fee's & rebalancing your portfolioIn the final of our bonus episodes, Brendan (Sharesies’ AU Country Manager) spoke to Victoria Devine (She’s on the Money) about ETF's or exchange traded funds, rebalancing your portfolio including when to pull out of an investment, and how fees can actually be a good thing. This conversation took place in our first webinar of 2023 - watch the whole thing here. From what to think about when reviewing your Portfolio, how to weigh up all the different ETF options out there, and how budgeting plays a role in your financial plans—the webinar covered a range of topi...
2023-07-0421 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItBonus: Victoria Devine's 3 Top Budgeting TipsIn the second of our special bonus episodes for you, Brendan (Sharesies’ AU Country Manager) spoke to Victoria Devine (She’s on the Money) about her top 3 budgeting tips. This conversation took place in our first webinar of 2023 - watch the whole thing here. From what to think about when reviewing your Portfolio, how to weigh up all the different ETF options out there, and how budgeting plays a role in your financial plans—the webinar covered a range of topics to grow your confidence on your investment journey. Victoria also shared some sweet tips from h...
2023-03-0208 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItBonus: Victoria Devine on your top money questionsYou asked, we listened, and we answered.  We have some special bonus episodes for you, from our first webinar of 2023, Brendan (Sharesies’ AU Country Manager) spoke to Victoria Devine (She’s on the Money) about the top money questions from the Sharesies community.  From what to think about when reviewing your Portfolio, how to weigh up all the different ETF options out there, and how budgeting plays a role in your financial plans—the webinar covers a range of topics to grow your confidence on your investment journey. Victoria also shared some sweet tips fro...
2023-02-2330 minShared Lunch
Shared Lunch2022 Review! With Brooke & Leighton Roberts from Sharesies & Brad OlsenIt’s time for our end-of-year in review episode! So much to talk about… inflation, war, climbing interest rates, the tech stock wreck, ESG, the housing market… and more! 2022 was far from dull. Join a stellar line-up of guests to recap the year—Brooke & Leighton Roberts from Sharesies, Brad Olsen from Info-metrics & Dan Brunskill from Business Desk. What did we pick right and what did we miss? And while there were plenty of lowlights, we managed to find some positives and had a laugh too! Check out Shared Lunch's 2022 Review. For more or to watch some of t...
2022-12-0738 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItHow should you invest when the market dips?It can be scary to invest during a market dip—but what if it doesn’t need to be? Brendan Doggett (Sharesies’ Country Manager for AU) catches up with Scott Phillips (Motley Fool) to look at how the share market has bounced back after past downturns and chat about how you might invest when the market dips. Made by Sharesies. If you’ve got an investing question for our panel, direct message us on our socials @SharesiesAU. We may answer your question in a future episode or on social. Instagram: @sharesiesau Facebook...
2022-10-1915 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItWhat are some common mistakes that investors make?Mistakes are part of learning anything new, and investing is no exception. Today, Brendan Doggett (Sharesies’ Country Manager for AU), Scott Phillips (Motley Fool), and Karen Trau (Perpetual) talk about some of the common mistakes investors make and share tips on how to avoid them. Made by Sharesies. If you’ve got an investing question for our panel, direct message us on our socials @SharesiesAU. We may answer your question in a future episode or on social. Instagram: @sharesiesau Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharesiesAU TikTok: @sharesiesau Website: www...
2022-10-1212 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItHow do you choose what to invest in?Deciding what to invest in can depend on your financial goals. Today, Brendan Doggett (Sharesies’ Country Manager for AU), Scott Phillips (Motley Fool), and Karen Trau (Perpetual) talk about choosing investments that align with your goals, the importance of diversification, and understanding what you’re investing in. Made by Sharesies. If you’ve got an investing question for our panel, direct message us on our socials @SharesiesAU. We may answer your question in a future episode or on social. Instagram: @sharesiesau Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharesiesAU TikTok: @sharesiesau Webs...
2022-10-0513 minThe Sum Of It
The Sum Of ItHow do you know if investing is for you?Investing is a journey that’s open to everyone. Brendan Doggett (Sharesies’ Country Manager for AU) sits down with Scott Phillips (Motley Fool) and Karen Trau (Perpetual) to talk about getting ready to invest, as well as some common investing myths. Made by Sharesies. If you’ve got an investing question for our panel, direct message us on our socials @SharesiesAU. We may answer your question in a future episode or on social. Instagram: @sharesiesau Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharesiesAU TikTok: @sharesiesau Website: www.sharesies.com.au ...
2022-09-2817 minRecap
RecapAir New Zealand’s rights offer officially opens; Elon Musk gets welcomed to the Twitter board; Crown Resorts say they're cooperating fully with gambling investigations.The Air New Zealand rights offer is open. The period in which investors can  sell or buy rights ends on the 26th of April and investors have up to the 1st of May to exercise those rights. A comprehensive breakdown can be found here on the Sharesies website. Our interview with CEO Greg Foran streams on Friday the 8th of April at 12:15pm. Register here to join in live. Crown (CWN) tells the ASX that it is fully cooperating with the Victorian regulators and all matters arising from the royal commission report.  ...
2022-04-0611 minRecap
RecapAir New Zealand shares move in the wake of the capital raise; Tesla’s first quarter deliveries below estimates; Perpetual's buying spree is rebuffed by its latest takeover target.Air New Zealand (AIR) peaks at $1.06 before settling down about 24% at 96c. Tesla (TSLA) delivers 310,048 vehicles in the first quarter, which is up 70% from this time last year. Perpetual (PPT) offers up $2.4 billion AUD which pushes Pendal (PDL)  stock up 24 per cent. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email recap@sharesies.co.nz or record a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharesies2/message. Investing invo...
2022-04-0410 minRecap
RecapSynlait Milk records $28m first-half profit; Chinese ADRs may be in for a rough ride; a new report shines a light on ethical fund mangers.Synlait (SML) posts its half-year results and records Net Profit After Tax was up 338% to $27.9 million compared to this time last year. Chinese ADRs might be in for a rough ride with the SEC. José talks to Dr Sebastian Gehricke from Otago Uni’s Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) which has published a new report on the motivations of ethical fund managers. The CEFGroup’s report  www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in...
2022-04-0116 minRecap
RecapThe $1.2 billion Air NZ capital raise; Apple makes big changes to its app store.Alice breaks down Air New Zealand’s (AIR) capital raise. Apple (AAPL) makes big changes to its app store and payment systems, but only to some apps. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email recap@sharesies.co.nz or record a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharesies2/message. Investing involves risk. You aren’t guaranteed to make money, and you might lose the money you sta...
2022-03-3110 minRecap
RecapCasual Friday: NZME looks set to shack up with Google; Hallensteins Glassons profit falls 40 percent; why should investors care what a B Corp is?Hallensteins Glassons (HLG) announces its half year results losing 5,432 trading days across its store network due to the pandemic. NZME (NZM) is to sign a deal with Google and partly step out of a media collective seeking payments from big tech. José talks to Sharesies' executive assistant and “Bkeeper” Demi Heath for B Corp Month. What exactly is a B Corp and why should investors care? Demi’s blog post on B Corps and being a certified B Corporation.    www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update...
2022-03-2515 minRecap
RecapGoogle announces US$5.4 billion deal; NZX’s CEO on its latest results and capital raise; ASX companies due to pay dividends.Alphabet’s (GOOG) Google announces its plans to acquire cybersecurity company Mandiant (MNDT). ASX companies are due to pay out an estimated AU$36 billion in dividends in coming months. NZX (NZX)’s CEO, Mark Peterson, joins us to chat about the company’s latest results and the company’s $44M capital raise. Rights offer blog: https://www.sharesies.nz/learn/rights-offers-what-you-need-to-know  Shared Lunch with Mike Fuge, CEO Contact Energy: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/100322  www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies...
2022-03-1014 minRecap
RecapA week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Costco beats expectations with its Q2 results; despite volatility Kiwis are advised to hold tight with their savings and investments.The price of oil hits a 14 year high, but a small amount of certainty creeps back into markets. Costco (COST) sales jumped 11.1 percent from the same quarter last year. José talks to the head of the Financial Services Council, Richard Klipin, about what's been their advice to investors and clients worried about the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine. NZX website Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized emai...
2022-03-0415 minRecap
RecapFed Reserve set to raise rates this month; “We’re going all in”, Ford separates its EV and gas car operations; AUS regulators give the all clear to a major travel acquisition.Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, reiterated the Fed’s plans to raise interest rates later this month, despite the uncertainty of the Ukraine crisis. Corporate Travel Management (CTD) gets the the signal to taxi to runway for its proposed acquisition of Helloworld Travel’s (HLO) business divisions. Ford (F) announces a historic reorganisation of its operations, splitting its gas and electric car making divisions into separate units. Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email u...
2022-03-0311 minRecap
RecapMore western companies pull out of Russia; Core Lithium to send Tesla sweet, sweet Lithium; Target caps off a year of record growth.Apple (AAPL) and Boeing (BA) limit or restrict sales to Russia. Core Lithium (CXO) is to supply Tesla (TSLA) with 110,000 tonnes of lithium over four years. Target (TGT) made a profit of  $1.5 billion, up 12% on the same period last year. Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email recap@sharesies.co.nz or reco...
2022-03-0209 minRecap
RecapSanctions start to bite the Russian economy; Rocket Lab marks full year losses, but more contracts; cinema audiences return to give Vista Group a spring in its step.The markets respond to another 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the US makes a show of support to Taiwan. Vista Group’s (VGL) revenue for the year came in at just over $98 million, which was 12% higher than the previous year. RocketLab (RKLB) sits on a $545 million USD contract backlog and records a net loss of $117 million US dollars for the 12 months ending December 2021. Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.s...
2022-03-0112 minRecap
RecapCasual Friday: an update on how markets around the world reacted to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the Air NZ CEO on the company’s half year results.For Casual Friday this week we kick off with an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how have markets reacted the intense geopolitical uncertainty and Alice talks to Greg Foran the CEO of Air NZ about the company's half year results released on Thursday.  Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email reca...
2022-02-2518 minRecap
RecapAir NZ reports a significant loss; Omicron pushes back Qantas’ recovery; Sky TV returns to revenue growth.Air New Zealand (AIR) reports a significant financial loss in its half year results, driven by COVID-19. Qantas (QAN) reports that the Omicron outbreak is pushing back its recovery by six months. Sky Network Television (SKT) returns to revenue growth in its half year results, although reports a drop in profit. Take the amazing Recap audience survey and win one of 5 $50 Sharesies gifts! www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for...
2022-02-2411 minRecap
RecapKathmandu update reports higher sales; growth in new sign ups for Twitter; where are NZ investors putting their money?Kathmandu Holdings Limited (KMD) says it expects unaudited total group sales for the first half of the financial year to be around $405 million dollars. Twitter (TWTR)  announces a new $4 billion dollar share buyback program. José talks to independent economist Tony Alexander about his new monthly survey of investors called Investing Insights, which is available on the Sharesies website. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money If you'd like to get in touch, for any reason at all, email recap@share...
2022-02-1118 minRecap
RecapMicrosoft to make its biggest ever deal; Seeka shareholders vote for a new acquisition; US markets open to a bumpy start.Tech companies have been pulling the US markets down, with the ASX and NZX following suit. Microsoft (MSFT) says it will take over Activision Blizzard (ATVI) in a record breaking deal. Seeka’s (SEK) shareholders vote yes to the company acquiring New Zealand Fruits in a deal worth $21 million NZD. Sharesies’ 2022: Setting the Scene webinar goes live on Thursday the 20th at 12:15pm. Register here to find out what our experts think will be the major trends for 2022. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email update...
2022-01-1911 minRecap
RecapJB HiFi’s better than expected half year results; ikeGPS wins million dollar contract extension; strong competitors force Redbubble’s costs up.ikeGPS (IKE) is given a contract extension which could generate over $4 million in revenue over the next year. Aussie retailers are reporting their COVID related woes, but JB HiFi’s (JBH) half year results are better than expected. Shipping costs, competition and demand play into Redbubble’s (RBL) latest business update. Sharesies’ 2022: Setting the Scene webinar goes live on Thursday the 20th at 12:15pm. Register here to find out what our experts think will be the major trends for 2022. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news, subscribe to Lunch Money, Sharesies’ bite-sized email upd...
2022-01-1811 minRecap
RecapInterest rates rattle global markets; Wesfarmers says Covid impacted Kmart and Target sales; Wells Fargo leads the pack over Citigroup and JPMorgan.Alice outlines how inflation and interest rate concerns in the US impact markets around the world. Wesfarmers’ (WES) half year result sees Covid affect its retail chains, but other parts of the conglomerate weather the storm. In the US a trio of  banks (JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C) and Wells Fargo (WFC)) kick off earnings season with mixed results. Sharesies’ 2022: Setting the Scene webinar goes live on Thursday the 20th at 12:15pm. Register here to find out what our experts think will be the major trends for 2022. www.sharesies.com  For more share market news...
2022-01-1712 min