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17 April 2026


NZ property market update - April 2026

By David Cunningham

Just when we'd dared to hope things might be looking up, the global situation has thrown a spanner in the works—with inflation concerns now likely to send interest rates climbing again, stalling progress on the road to our economic and housing market recovery. Here's the latest from Chief Squirrel, David Cunningham.

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Investor update - April 2026

By Dave Tyrer

In this month's investor update — investor wait times are down; our term investments and Monthly Income Funds are maintaining solid returns despite the backdrop of global volatility; and we've welcomed a few new faces to the Squirrel fold.

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The 7 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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24 April 2026


Squirrel appoints fixed income heavyweight Iain Cox to drive further managed fund growth & innovation

By Squirrel

We're excited to announce the appointment of fixed income specialist, Iain Cox, in the new role of Squirrel Head of Managed Funds, as we seek to accelerate growth and innovation across our investment offering.

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