Due to the recent lockdown announcement, Mercer’s investment seminars are unfortunately being postponed in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.
The Government has introduced a new top personal income tax rate of 39% which will apply to personal annual income that exceeds $180,000 from 1 April 2021.
To the average investor, 2020 was nothing short of confusing. While the global economy was devastated by the pandemic, stock markets capped off stellar decade for investors.
NZ recently announced Budget 2020, including the plan of issuing 60 billion bonds. What are the challenges and opportunities behind these moves.
If you’re keen to better understand the impact of unit pricing on your scheme's balance, watch this short video.
We’ve prepared some answers to common questions from our financial advisers to help you understand what this covid-19 related market volatility and economic downturn means for your KiwiSaver balance.
Get a basic understanding of how share market cycles work, the types of asset classes there are and how they are affected by market fluctuations.
Interest rates in NZ and around the world are exceptionally low, and have just recently gone lower.
Alongside being a human tragedy, March 2020 was one of the worst months for asset prices in modern history.
Organizations that have already established remote work protocols and contingency plans are ahead in the game. Here are some key considerations to get moving.
Movements in the financial markets caused by the spread of COVID 19 have had a significant impact on many New Zealanders' including members of the Mercer Super Trust
The investment universe is made up of various asset classes. In order to pursue desired portfolio outcomes over time, the goal is to allocate to a selection of these components
In the last few days of February and first few days of March, shares and other riskier assets have fallen in value as a result of increasing concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Despite the bumps felt along the way, the past year proved to be markedly positive for investors.
After a month of record local highs and a US rate cut, financial markets are now focused on the continuing US-China trade tensions and uncertainty around Brexit.
Recruitment apps can do in moments what might take the average HR department weeks. Here’s how technology is revitalising the search for talent.
Should I be concerned? In mid-October, global share markets went through another downturn, before a moderate rebound over the next few days.
Glossary to help you increase your knowledge of terminology in the financial world. It is filled with the most common terms.
With the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers upon us, it is instructive to look back and ask ourselves what we have learned
