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Dare we say it—the economy looks like it might finally be starting to turn a corner, as strength from the agri sector starts to filter through to other areas, and a solid pipeline of major infrastructure projects looks set to give the construction industry a much needed boost. Here's the latest on interest rates, the NZ economy and housing market.
Aaaand drumroll, please... The results are in, and we're stoked to have had 26 of our very own Squirrels named among NZ Adviser's Top Advisers for 2026.
In our latest investor update, Dave Tyrer talks through why high managed fund fees don't always mean bad value for money—as well as an update on performance, interest rates and the Squirrel reserve funds.
Fees are often one of the first things investors look at when assessing a managed fund option—and sometimes the last. A high fee can be enough to put people off entirely before they've really understood the value on offer. In this article, Dave Tyrer explains why high fees don't automatically equal poor value for money.
