Insights overview
Keep up to date with our latest market insights
We are investment specialists – as part of Forsyth Barr, we have an over 80 year history in investment markets utilising world-class research. Our Investment Committee is chaired by Martin Hawes, a respected investment specialist.
Below we share our knowledge of investment markets via articles, research, market updates and videos to keep you informed.
For my money
Are you a Summer KiwiSaver scheme member?
Read Martin Hawes' latest "For my money" article. The Summer Investment Committee discusses what is happening in the US more than any other place and in this months For My Money, Martin updates members on the committee's thinking.
Investor education
While KiwiSaver is about retirement, along the way we’d like to help you learn about investments. In this section each month Martin covers a different topic designed to expand your investment knowledge.
The recent volatility of share markets around the world has been such that returns are poor and there are plenty of people worried. Of course, this begs another question: what should you do about it? In this month's investor education Martin talks about exactly this.
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know!
Our Becoming an investor guide is a great resource if you are new to investing. This explains key concepts about investing generally and how this can relate to your KiwiSaver investment.
For a plain English guide to KiwiSaver view the KiwiSaver Glossary put together by Workplace Savings NZ.
Forsyth Barr research
Exclusive for members of the Summer KiwiSaver scheme, keep up to date with what's happening in the world with research from Forsyth Barr's experienced team of research analysts.
Read our latest market update
Expectations for global economic growth peaked in March 2018 and have since been impacted by the potential impacts of trade wars, Brexit, rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions.
Video insights
Martin covers a range of topics in our short videos. Whether you're looking for introduction to Summer or wanting to learn more about investing, you'll find it here! There's even one about eating frogs - you know, that famous Mark Twain analogy?!
In the media
Keep up to date with what’s going on by reading the latest media articles prepared by Martin, or where he has commented on topical issues.
