The global equity market initially continued a downward trend, but then reverted later in the month. Amid April US inflation data exceeding expectations and another month of strong job and wage growth, the US Federal Reserve hiked rates by half a percentage point and indicated similar hikes would occur in proceeding meetings.
If the weather was anything to go by this week winter is well and truly here which means the flu and cold season is upon us. Therefore it’s important to boost our immune system to stay protected during winter.
Investment fund managers tend to follow either an ‘active’ or ‘passive’ management approach to investing. Both approaches have some fundamental differences in targeted performance and strategy.
The increasing frequency of severe weather events, predicted rising sea levels and climate change are expected to have significant impacts on insurance for property owners in the future.
Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Orange Covid-19 protection framework requirements.
During the Orange alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.
No one should have to choose between possible financial hardship and potentially life-saving medical treatment, but that’s the decision currently facing thousands of Kiwis who need access to medications that are not funded by PHARMAC.
Recent geopolitical events, culminating in the Russian invasion of Ukraine are sadly a concerning development from a humanitarian perspective. These developments are also causing significant market volatility and understandably making investors nervous.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been asked by the Government to review KiwiSaver. The review includes a proposal to shift the focus of Government contributions to incentivise voluntary rather than standard employee contributions.
Have you ever stopped to check where that product / food / clothing you just bought was actually made? Where did you buy it from? At your local retailer / provider, out of town or online? There are plenty of reasons to buy local apart from the environmental benefits.
Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under the Red Covid-19 protection framework requirements.
During the Red alert level, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online. You are able to visit our offices if you need to see us but we would prefer you to call ahead and schedule an appointment for a meeting.
To further protect you, our staff and sub-tenants from Covid-19 we will now require all clients and visitors to Core Advice offices to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of this on arrival. Our staff are already fully vaccinated and want to help protect you.
Of course, Vero are there to pay claims if the worst happens, but keeping your business going and ensuring your people are kept safe is their top priority.
By supporting native tree planting, we’re reducing our carbon footprint and helping New Zealand grow strong in lots of other ways.
It may be tempting to share your holiday plans and snaps on social media, however keep in mind you could also be advertising your empty home to potential burglars.
Screen time has become a huge part of our lives over the last decade or so, from our jobs to social media, or even how our kids choose to play.
Organ transplants can be life-saving for heart, lung and liver recipients while kidney and pancreas transplants dramatically improve lives of recipients.
A recent report from the Financial Services Council shows home ownership remains the dream of most Kiwis but many now consider this out of reach.
Heart attacks can happen anytime, anyplace and to anyone. The key to surviving a heart attack are CPR and defibrillation.
Our offices in the Forum are open and operating under Alert Level 2 requirements. During Alert Level 2, our preference is to work remotely with clients either by phone, email or via Zoom meetings online.
Our offices in the Forum will need to remain closed until the Alert Level for Covid-19 is reduced to Level 2 or lower. During this time we will continue working remotely.
