Episodes

  • Building New Zealand’s financial future: A conversation with ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt

    Building New Zealand’s financial future: A conversation with ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt
    Apr 15 2026

    ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt joins host Nigel Grant for an open and thoughtful conversation on what shapes financial wellbeing in New Zealand. Vittoria reflects on the early experiences that sparked her passion for finance, why volatility is a fact of investing, and how long‑term thinking – from KiwiSaver to infrastructure – can help New Zealanders build confidence, resilience and progress over time.
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    31 mins
  • KiwiSaver is evolving: here’s what you need to know

    KiwiSaver is evolving: here’s what you need to know
    Apr 7 2026
    With KiwiSaver contribution rate increases effective from this month, host Nigel Grant sat down with ASB Head of Wealth Advisory Ngaire Angus and Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown to discuss the recent and future changes to KiwiSaver and what New Zealanders should be thinking about, as well as all the options available to them.
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    28 mins
  • Market volatility: what it means for investors and why staying the course matters

    Market volatility: what it means for investors and why staying the course matters
    Mar 25 2026
    Sudden market moves can trigger big emotions. In this episode host Nigel Grant and ASB Chief Investment Officer Frank Jasper explain what’s behind the recent volatility, why market ups and downs are a normal part of investing, and the common mistakes investors make during uncertain times. Plus, the key principles that can help you stay invested and focused on the long term.
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    34 mins
  • Housing and Investor Confidence insights: Is property losing its crown as the go-to investment?

    Housing and Investor Confidence insights: Is property losing its crown as the go-to investment?
    Mar 20 2026
    ASB economists Chris Tennent Brown and Kim Mundy join host Nigel Grant to unpack two ASB surveys revealing a shift in how New Zealanders think about housing, KiwiSaver and investing. With confidence slowly rebounding, they explore why investment preferences are changing, what’s driving housing sentiment, and the key questions to ask before making your next move.
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    32 mins
  • OCR on hold - what’s next for rates, housing and inflation

    OCR on hold - what’s next for rates, housing and inflation
    Feb 24 2026
    ASB Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown joins host Nigel Grant to break down what the latest decision on OCR signals about future interest rates, why mortgage and term deposit rates have already started lifting, and what a more patient Reserve Bank means for housing, savings and the wider economy. Plus, why “be careful what you wish for” is still the best advice when it comes to lower rates.
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    26 mins
  • Winners and losers in a noisy market: What January's market shake-up is really telling investors

    Winners and losers in a noisy market: What January's market shake-up is really telling investors
    Feb 15 2026
    So far, 2026 has delivered a year’s worth of market action in just a few weeks. In this episode, host Nigel Grant and ASB Chief Investment Officer Frank Jasper cut through the noise to explore what's really driving markets beneath the surface. From AI and commodities to geopolitics, Bitcoin and the New Zealand market, they unpack where the real winners and losers are emerging and why diversification, discipline and looking beyond headlines matter more than ever for investors.
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    34 mins
  • A pivotal moment for rural New Zealand: Windfalls, opportunities and succession planning

    A pivotal moment for rural New Zealand: Windfalls, opportunities and succession planning
    Feb 9 2026
    A once‑in‑a‑generation payout is reshaping the future of Kiwi farming. Host Nigel Grant sits down with ASB General Manager Rural (and Northland farmer) Aidan Gent, to unpack what Fonterra’s multi‑billion‑dollar capital return means for farmers, their businesses, and the next generation – from strengthening balance sheets to unlocking opportunities for investment, diversification, and long‑term resilience. Aidan shares insights into the financial decisions farmers are weighing right now, the importance of pairing short‑term gains with long‑term planning, and how this windfall could reshape generational wealth and succession pathways.
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    30 mins
  • 2026 investment outlook: Risks, opportunities & mega forces

    2026 investment outlook: Risks, opportunities & mega forces
    Jan 21 2026
    Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) sits down with Chris Tennent‑Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) and David Griffith (Client Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi Asset Solutions, BlackRock) to unpack the risks and opportunities shaping 2026. They explore the mega forces influencing global and local investment decisions - from AI and climate transition to demographic shifts - and share their top predictions on what investors should be watching in the year ahead. *** This material has been created with the co-operation of BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BIMAL) ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 on 13/01/2026. Comments made by BIMAL employees here represent BIMAL’s views only. This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL’s Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdiction.
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    37 mins