Doug Thomson
About Doug
Doug joined Squirrel as our Investor Relations guru in 2021, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience across the global investment and financial services landscape.
His day-to-day involves working closely with wholesale investors, fund managers and investment advisers, tailoring solutions to suit their goals and complement their wider investment strategy (whether via our existing products, or a bespoke portfolio of loans).
Thanks to Doug’s extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment governing New Zealand’s financial services sector, he’s also instrumental to the design and ongoing management of our various investment offerings, including our investment guidelines.
It also means that — whether they’re just starting out, or already have a complex portfolio of investments in place — Doug is an expert at helping our investors understand their different tax and regulatory requirements.
In short, there’s no one better placed to talk you through your investment options with Squirrel.
- Call027 371 8498
- Emaildoug@squirrel.co.nz
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New Zealand
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New Zealand
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New Zealand
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