Bitcoin bubble new tulip mania – Part II
After starting the year at around US$900, the cryptocurrency broke the US$11,000 barrier a mere 12 hours after hitting US$10,000 earlier this week.
General
The bitcoin bubble – Part I
What if there is a technological advancement so powerful that it transforms the fundamental pillars of our society?
Online security a work in progress
In an increasingly online world, we are sharing and disclosing more and more online, and that information is being held digitally.
Ponzi schemes and fools’ gold
You’ve probably heard the saying “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This rings particularly true in the case of Ponzi schemes.
Trust Law Reform Part 3 – Implications for trustees who oversee investment portfolios
On the investment side, many trustees don’t have the relevant documents, which sit under the definition of trust information, for purpose of the bill.
Trust Law Reform Part 2 – You’d best be prepared if trusts bill becomes law
Do you know as a trustee in New Zealand, you will be judged against industry experts, who are professional financial experts?
Pokemon investing
Have you noticed the surge recently in people wandering aimlessly and staring at their smartphones? Chances are they’re playing Pokemon GO, the latest craze. It’s an activity eerily close to how some folk see investing. From Tokyo to Frankfurt and from New York to Sydney, tens of millions of people have become obsessed with finding … Read more…
Plenty of good in imperfect world
Media studies suggest “bad news” stories outweigh “good news” stories by as much as 17 to one. This is not just media bias, psychologists and neuroscientists suggest there is a human bias to seek out dramatic, negative events. We had to be attuned to these risks for survival as our brains evolved on the African … Read more…
Wealth Management Experts, Stewart Group, expand into Wellington
Stewart Group has acquired a share in Wellington firm Red Wealth Managers, extending our reach into the Capital City. The acquisition marks our first step in establishing offices outside of Hawkes Bay. Director, Nick Stewart, explains that the acquisition strengthens our service and reach in the marketplace. “Our acquisition of Red Wealth Managers is exciting … Read more…
Trustees – Now’s the time to recalibrate your provider radar
Financial service providers including brokers, advisers, banks and investment managers have had to re-think business models, re-train, even decide whether they want to continue. They are now wrapped in new regulation, designed to protect investors and inform. They lose their ticket to attend the game if they fail to meet requirements. Providers might claim, “If … Read more…