The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in the business landscape continues to escalate. Carbon credits and emissions trading schemes (ETS) have come to the forefront as instrumental tools in mitigating climate change. In New Zealand, these mechanisms are not just opening up opportunities for carbon offsetting but are also paving the way
The landscape of asset management is evolving rapidly, with traditional custodians facing new challenges and opportunities brought on by advancements in technology. Visionary technologist, advisor, and investor Paul Salisbury, founder of Everlasting, is at the forefront of this shift, providing innovative custodial solutions that leverage blockchain technology. As the world moves towards a digital future,
How Much of a Mortgage Payment Is Too Much? How much of a mortgage is too much of a mortgage in today's world, is a very different discussion than it was just a couple of years ago, and it's certainly a different type of answer that perhaps your parents would have had. No longer is
Redefining Wealth: How Fixing Money Can Transform Our World In today's episode of The Everyday Investor Podcast, we have a fascinating and insightful conversation with Cody Ellingham, a New Zealand photographic artist, writer, and host of The Transformation of Value Podcast. We explore a wide range of topics, from the core principles of Austrian economics
A poem about the property market in 2023 Hear now, dear listeners, heed this tale of truth, For age approaches, stealthy, swift, uncouth. Though preparation may seem far away, To start late is to falter, come what may. In property, we build our wealth with glee, Yet tremors shake foundations, we foresee. A correction looms,
Everyday investors like us have to figure out how to profit from the intricate financial landscape that is defined by large financial institutions. Expert in banking and professor at Massey University's School of Economics and Finance David Tripe talks to me in the latest Everyday Investor episode. Banks' Influence Can Cut Both Ways Banks have
I've been diving into a lot lately quirky topics lately in my spare time, from personal finance basics to exploring the new AI tools soon to change the world. As it relates to investing, one struggle I've faced is balancing academic, practical, and future perspectives in investing and finance. Traditional finance, centralised around banks, hedge
As an advisor, one of my job I genuinely enjoy is to learning international financial markets. The fall of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is a topic that has recently caught my attention again, as it has from time to time. In this post, I'll explain what's causing this downturn, what it
At intersection of investing, innovation, and everyday life, you occasionally can observe the full life cycle of wealth, almost within a generation. In this episode of the Everyday Investor, Carley Ellis, and Stu Potter talk about how an idea birthed after beers, hanging out with friends at the beach, led to a business that quite
The world of investing offers various styles and strategies to accommodate each investor's preferences, risk tolerance, and financial goals. Today, we'll dive into the fascinating realm of passive investing and contrast it with its more active counterpart. I've explored both passive and active investing strategies within my portfolio, and I encourage you to take a
