Craigs Investment Partners

This year will soon draw to a close, and despite plenty of ups and down along the way it's proved to be a lucrative one for investors. Let's discuss some of the highlights and key events, before turning our attention to how 2026 might unfold. How should investors be thinking about the year ahead, and what might financial markets bring? 👉 Click to listen or to read the full article: 🖥️ Website: https://lnkd.in/gb-UmZ6E 🎵 Spotify: spoti.fi/3DmYj8N 🍎 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3DecQ6Q 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAyDWsMa

Test your knowledge of everything that’s happened in 2025 with our end of year quiz. It’s been a big year. We’ve had the threat of tariffs and trade tensions, more interest rate cuts here in New Zealand and growing concern over the valuation of AI stocks in the US. How closely have you been paying attention? 📝 Take the quiz at craigsip.com

How closely have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge of everything that’s happened in 2025 with our end of year quiz. It’s been a big year. We’ve had the threat of tariffs and trade tensions, more interest rate cuts here in New Zealand and growing concern over the valuation of AI stocks in the US. 📝 Take the quiz at craigsip.com

Are investors facing lower returns in the years ahead? Predicting investment returns isn’t easy. Nobody can do this with accuracy, regardless of their experience, intellect or resources. However, when the collective crystal ball gazing from some of the world’s leading investment firms is collated, it’s worth a look. US-based Horizon Actuarial has done just that with its annual survey of capital market assumptions. Here's what they found. 👉 Click to listen or to read the full article: 🖥️ Website: https://lnkd.in/gqkwqFy9 🎵 Spotify: spoti.fi/3DmYj8N 🍎 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3DecQ6Q 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gYvrtGFJ

Join local investment advisers as they share an update on the macro-economic environment and issues driving financial markets. In these sessions they will also share views on the outlook for Fonterra post divestment, and the options on the table for planning ahead. Presentations will run at different locations as outlined below. Winton 📍 Middle Pub 🕑 12:00pm, Monday 8 December Otautau 📍 Otautau Hotel 🕑 3:00pm, Monday 8 December Tapanui 📍 Forest Lodge Hotel 🕑 2:00pm, Tuesday 9 December Clydevale 📍 Greenfield Tavern 🕑 2:00pm, Wednesday 10 December We acknowledge the impact of recent weather events across the region and the effort involved in returning to normality, and invite you to take this opportunity to re-connect. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and light snacks after the session. RSVP to [email protected] / 03 208 9310

As you (hopefully) enjoy a well-earned break, your mind might be turning to retirement. Will you want to maintain your current lifestyle, or upgrade it? We’ve outlined practical steps to help you plan for golden years filled with joy, purpose and financial confidence. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gnitZHAr