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Milford Asset Management
We’re dedicated to growing the wealth of investors and the overall prosperity of the New Zealand economy.
We adopt an active and flexible approach to investing, using a wide range of strategies to take advantage of changing market conditions.
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Milford Named Consumer NZ People’s Choice In KiwiSaver For Record Sixth Year Running
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 1:48 pm | Milford Asset Management
Milford’s active investment philosophy and focus on high quality client service has helped it earn the rating of Consumer NZ People’s Choice in KiwiSaver for a record sixth year in a row. Milford’s Head of KiwiSaver & Distribution, ... More >>
Milford Named Canstar KiwiSaver Provider Of The Year 2021
Tuesday, 5 October 2021, 5:11 pm | Milford Asset Management
Milford’s focus on client service and long-term financial performance has seen the locally-owned investment firm named KiwiSaver Provider of the Year by research company Canstar for the second year in a row. Milford has also been awarded Outstanding ... More >>
Milford Named Consumer NZ People’s Choice In KiwiSaver For Record Fourth Year Running
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 9:10 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford’s active investment philosophy and focus on high quality client service has helped it to again top the rankings in this year’s Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for highest KiwiSaver customer satisfaction. Milford’s Head of KiwiSaver ... More >>
Milford Named Top Fund Manager In New Zealand For 2021
Friday, 26 February 2021, 12:11 pm | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management has taken out the top honour at last night’s 2021 Morningstar New Zealand Awards, being awarded Overall Fund Manager of the Year. Last night’s success continues a strong run for Milford, which has over the past five years been ... More >>
What to expect from the housing market in 2020
Friday, 7 February 2020, 12:25 pm | Milford Asset Management
The fizz that had leaked out of the housing market in 2019 is back with a bang. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall is expecting a stronger housing market performance in 2020, with prices to rise more steeply as supply continues ... More >>
Where to next for the Kiwi dollar?
Friday, 1 November 2019, 9:33 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall has been tracking the shrinking Kiwi dollar and says there is scope for it to fall further yet. More >>
Leading fund manager comments on KiwiSaver
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 2:26 pm | Milford Asset Management
In September, a Financial Services Council White Paper revealed that of the 3 million members in KiwiSaver, 1.2 million of them have stopped contributing to the scheme. Milford Asset Management Head of KiwiSaver and Distribution Murray Harris sees this ... More >>
Making Sense of a changing economy
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 9:34 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager and Deputy CIO David Lewis says falling business confidence and a slowing economy are now adversely influencing business investment decisions. More >>
Investing well amongst global turbulence
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 11:59 am | Milford Asset Management
As hopes of a trade deal between China and the US are fading, Milford Asset Management Investment Analyst Stephanie Perrin says there’s no sign yet we’ve reached a tipping point for the big tech stocks. They may not be immune to the turbulence, ... More >>
A fresh take on falling interest rates
Friday, 30 August 2019, 10:46 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Senior Analyst Ian Robertson doesn’t consider the cost of borrowing is the main deterrent to businesses investing – so, a lower cost of credit isn’t likely to be the magic bullet to increase economic growth. More >>
US-China trade war – what’s it mean for NZ?
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 8:58 am | Milford Asset Management
Although he can identify no major New Zealand stocks experiencing direct damage as a result of the US-China trade war, Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall says there is collateral damage, including a weaker New Zealand dollar. More >>
Milford sets KiwiSaver record, takes aim at ‘raw deal’
Monday, 4 March 2019, 1:45 pm | Milford Asset Management
Milford sets new KiwiSaver record – but takes aim at ‘raw deal’ for default fund members. More >>
Milford Delivers More Return
Friday, 2 November 2018, 11:47 am | Milford Asset Management
Newly released data from investment research company SuperRatings reveals which KiwiSaver funds are delivering the highest returns to their clients after fees. More >>
Fee and return transparency causes KiwiSaver switch spike
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 10:30 am | Milford Asset Management
The recent change in regulation requiring KiwiSaver Annual Member Statements to show investment returns and fees in dollar terms has caused a spike in KiwiSaver switches. More >>
Why China is increasing infrastructure investment in NZ
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 1:23 pm | Milford Asset Management
While the Chinese economy is slowing overall, stronger growth is being recorded on the consumption and services side of the economy. However, a re-balancing away from infrastructure investment inside China is being matched by a growing appetite to ... More >>
Bullish Budget GDP growth forecasts will be ‘a stretch’
Monday, 28 May 2018, 9:43 am | Milford Asset Management
Bullish Budget GDP growth forecasts will be ‘a stretch’ Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall says that while Budget 2018 reveals that the New Zealand economy is in great shape at the moment, meeting the Government’s forecast of 3% ... More >>
How will a fuel tax and minimum wage affect investment
Monday, 23 April 2018, 11:07 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Senior Analyst Frances Sweetman describes the moves in Auckland to increase the fuel tax on top of an Auckland City Council levy as a two-edged sword. More >>
Passive investing set to be tested hard
Monday, 19 March 2018, 11:36 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall argues the ‘passive investment’ approach will not handle share market volatility well and it’s set to be tested hard when more turbulent market conditions emerge. More >>
What Would Happen if US Tariffs Escalated into a Trade War?
Friday, 16 March 2018, 10:30 am | Milford Asset Management
Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager David Lewis says the tariffs President Trump has imposed on imports of steel and aluminium into the US “are not a major issue for New Zealand. In fact, even for the US this is not a major issue.” More >>
New Zealand’s Savings Health Check
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 10:52 am | Milford Asset Management
Research just released by Milford Asset Management adds up to a sharp reality check for those New Zealanders looking to enjoy a retirement income better than the ‘No Frills’ lifestyle they could afford living solely on National Super. More >>
