ASB Investment Podcast
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ASB Investment Podcast
A show that brings you the latest market updates and insights to help you make smart investment decisions.
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OCR update: What it means for term deposits and mortgages
Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) is joined by friend of the podcast Chris Tennent-Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) to unpack the Reserve Bank’s...
Unpacking the headlines: Negative GDP growth, a new RBNZ governor, and the government's financial strategy
Chris Tennent-Brown (Wealth Senior Economist, ASB) takes the mic for a solo mini episode, unpacking the headlines that matter most to Kiwi investors....
The big picture: Global forces shaping your investments
In this episode, Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) welcomes Ben Powell (Chief Investment Strategist for APAC & Middle East, BlackRock Investme...
Investor confidence dips: What’s driving the shift?
ASB Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown joins host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) to unpack the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey resu...
Mood of the CFO: Economic outlook, policy shifts, and the future of NZ finance
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Steve Cooper (CFO & COO, Parkable) and Lee Marshall (Managing Partner, Hunter Campbell) to...
Mind over market: How emotions shape your investment outcomes
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Jim Renitsky (Senior Growth Consultant, BlackRock Business Consulting) to discuss how emot...
OCR cuts, housing headwinds and what it means for investors
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Chris Tennent-Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) for a mid-year check-in on the New Zealand eco...
Women in wealth: Confidence, conversations and closing the retirement gap
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Chantal Giles (Managing Director, BlackRock) for a candid conversation on how women are re...
Forecasting volatility with business news
Can reading the news make you richer? Dr Justin J. Case (Finance Lecturer, University of Auckland) joins host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB...
A guide to investing in your 40s (and beyond)
As we enter our forties, our investment priorities often shift, from building wealth to preserving it and planning for retirement. Ngaire Angus (Head...
BlackRock’s Midyear Global Outlook: Getting a grip on uncertainty
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by returning guest David Griffith (Client Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi Asset So...
Passion investing: A look into the world of collectibles as a unique form of investment
Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Gertjan Verdickt (Lecturer in Finance, University of Auckland) to explore the world of passion...
Welcome, Frank Jasper: ASB’s new Chief Investment Officer
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) welcomes Frank Jasper in his new role as ASB’s Chief Investment Officer. A familiar voice to regular li...
John Smith signs off: Lessons from a career in markets
In his final episode, ASB’s retiring Head of Asset Management, John Smith, joins host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) to reflect on a decade...
Making sense of financial markets: A guide for investors
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Frank Jasper (Investment Strategist, ASB) to break down the basics of financial markets an...
OCR, Budget 2025 and the outlook for investors
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown (ASB) to unpack two major events shaping New Zealand’...
ASB Chief Economist on the OCR, housing and growth
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joins host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) to unpack what has been moving markets in New Zealand and abroad...
ASB Investor Insights: Your top questions answered
In this special follow-up to a recent ASB Investor Insights webinar, host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Will Porter (Investme...
KiwiSaver and the case for private markets
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) is joined by Kirk Hope (CEO, Financial Services Council) to unpack the capital markets initiative and i...
The AI advantage: How AI is reshaping business and investing
AI is transforming industries, bringing challenges and opportunities for businesses, investors and economies. Host Nigel Grant is joined by Dr Brad Be...
OCR cut, tariffs & turbulence: What does it mean for you?
Join ASB Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown and host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product, ASB) as they unpack the latest shifts in the local and glo...
Investing in infrastructure: The $1 trillion challenge
Host Nigel Grant is joined by Will Thomson (Managing Director, Global Infrastructure Partners) and Matt Dobbs (Head of Infrastructure, ASB) to unpack...
Geopolitics and economics: A global outlook for investors
Host Nigel Grant sits down with Elliot Hentov (Chief Geopolitical Strategist, State Street Global Advisors) to discuss critical trends shaping the glo...
Seizing opportunity amid market volatility: 2024 reflections and 2025 outlook
Host Nigel Grant is joined by David Griffith (Head of Multi Asset Solutions, BlackRock) and John Smith (Head of Asset Management, ASB) to reflect on A...
Markets in 2025: Top Risks and Opportunities with Harbour Asset Management
Host Nigel Grant is joined by Chris Wilson (Co-CEO) and Chris Di Leva (Head of Multi Asset & Global Investments) from Harbour Asset Management to disc...
Financial Fitness with The Curve - The path to a stronger future
ASB’s Nigel Grant is joined by Victoria Harris (Co-Founder, The Curve) to break down financial fitness – what it means, why it matters and how to achi...
The importance of establishing a will
In this episode, Angela Jackson, Head of Service Delivery - North Island for Public Trust NZ, joins Nigel to discuss the importance of wills. They tal...
Mood of the CFO
Nigel is joined by Lee Marshall, Managing Partner at Hunter Campbell, and Trade Me CFO Scott Maud to talk about Hunter Campbell’s inaugural ‘Mood of t...
Navigating the investment landscape with Devon Funds
Nigel is joined by Patrick Washer, Portfolio Manager at Devon Funds, to discuss the economic shifts across Australasia impacting investment strategies...
Managing your investments for 'future you'
ASB's John Smith (Head of Asset Management) and Emily Huang (Executive Wealth Manager) sit down with Nigel to discuss ways to manage your money to pre...
Economist Kim Mundy talks economies, the OCR, and more
Kim Mundy (Senior Economist, ASB) joins host Nigel Grant to discuss both local and global economies, and what we might expect from the final OCR annou...
Year in Review - 2024
In the final episode of the year, Nigel Grant is joined by John Smith (Head of Asset Management, ASB) and David Griffith (Head of Multi Asset Solution...
Will the RBNZ pump the brakes or hit the gas on 19th Feb?
In the first episode of 2025, host Nigel Grant is joined by podcast favourite Chris Tennent-Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) to discuss market performanc...
Episode 67: Anticipating the upcoming OCR announcement
In this episode, ASB Senior Economist Kim Mundy joins Nigel ahead of this week’s OCR announcement. They discuss what decisions are being made by other...
Episode 66: Reflecting on three years of the ASB and BlackRock partnership
In this episode, Nigel and John are joined by Head of BlackRock Australasia Jason Collins and BlackRock Investment Strategist Will Porter to reflect o...
Episode 65: The latest economic updates, both at home and abroad
In this episode, Nigel sits down with ASB Wealth Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown to discuss the latest economic updates, both at home and abroad....
Episode 64: Sustainable finance with Jo Kelly
In this episode, Nigel sits down with Jo Kelly, Chief Executive of the Centre for Sustainable Finance, to talk about sustainable finance and what it m...
Episode 63: Markets and mega forces with BlackRock’s Ben Powell
In this episode, Nigel sits down with BlackRock’s Ben Powell to talk about what's happened since he was last in NZ, and what BlackRock has been keepin...
Episode 62: NZX and ASX insights with Harbour Asset Management’s Craig Stent
In this episode, Nigel and John are joined by Harbour Asset Management’s Craig Stent to delve into NZ and Australian equities, the NZX earning season...
Episode 61: Financial literacy & investing with Frank Jasper
In this episode, Frank Jasper, member of ASB’s Investment Committee, joins Nigel to discuss the fundamentals of investing, as well as some tips and tr...