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What do Kiwi business leaders think matters the most? Produced by the Institute of Directors in New Zealand in association with ASB, the annual Director Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of New Zealand’s director community. The latest survey captures reflections on the past year, what they expect next and key themes that will be on top of mind in the board level. Check out the key insights below and the full report in the comments 👇 🔗

Here's to our long-service legends and retirees 👏 We had a full house and even fuller hearts as we celebrated our ASB whānau who have worked with us for more than 30 years (and still going!) and our retired colleagues. Huge thanks to our speakers Trevelyn Shaw and Ceri Glover - who in between them have dedicated over 65 years of service! We also caught up with our special guest Owen Rowley, who first started his 40-year career with us in 1943. Just a year away from his 100th birthday, he is beaming of stories about his journey through the decades. Ngā mihi to our guests and teams who have helped make this celebration one to remember.

How do you make robust decisions for your future with so much changing on the surface? Our CIO Frank Jasper and BlackRock’s Will Porter chat diversification and smart strategy for Kiwi investors.

Our latest Investor Confidence Survey shows more optimism than last quarter’s results, with net investor confidence making a significant jump, from net 1% to 10% this quarter. However, global and domestic issues still strongly influence perceptions, and views are split between different demographics. If you want to dig deeper into the survey results, we unpack it all in the latest ASB Investment Podcast episode. Check out the link in the comments 🔗

100 episodes in and still going strong! 🎉 Who knew that Nigel Grant and Chris Tennent-Brown could make markets, KiwiSaver, and investment strategies sound this good for a whole century of episodes on the ASB Investment Podcast? From decoding economic jargon to unpacking the headlines, our podcast has been a go-to for making sense of the world of investing (and hopefully made you laugh along the way). Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to get a deep dive on markets or the latest trends, or just starting out and want a reliable source of knowledge, our seasoned host and suite of fantastic guests have you covered. Nigel sums it up perfectly, "We started this podcast to make investing less intimidating and more relatable – and 100 episodes later, that’s still the goal." See what they really think 👇 Find all episodes of the ASB Investment Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/giTdWsnj