Investment Insights April 2023
New Zealanders are continuing to feel the pressure of inflation. The official cash rate was increased by half a percent on 5 April 2023, making it the highest level since 2008.
Mercer’s Chief Investment Officer, Padraig Brown shares insights from Mercer’s global network of investment experts covering:
- How inflation and the recent increase in the official cash rate has impacted Kiwi investors.
- The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and the Upper-North Island flooding has had on local economies.
- Recent updates on the banking sector.
- Key themes for 2023.
Mercer offers you a choice of investment options, please read the product disclosure statement to understand each of the options available to you. If you are not sure if your investment option is right for you, please answer a few questions in our Fund Selector Tool and/or schedule a call with one of our financial advisers via our online form.
Mercer’s team of experts based in 40 countries around the globe, including New Zealand, monitor global and local events and bring you the latest updates. We also produce an investment report each month covering the Mercer KiwiSaver scheme, Mercer Super Trust and Mercer FlexiSaver, which includes returns for each of the seven investment options. You can find the latest information here.
