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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Market volatility: what it means for investors and why staying the course matters
Sudden market moves can trigger big emotions. In this episode host Nigel Grant and ASB Chief Investment Officer Frank Jasper explain what’s behind the...
Housing and Investor Confidence insights: Is property losing its crown as the go-to investment?
ASB economists Chris Tennent Brown and Kim Mundy join host Nigel Grant to unpack two ASB surveys revealing a shift in how New Zealanders think about h...
OCR on hold - what’s next for rates, housing and inflation
ASB Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown joins host Nigel Grant to break down what the latest decision on OCR signals about future interest rates, why...
Winners and losers in a noisy market: What January's market shake-up is really telling investors
So far, 2026 has delivered a year’s worth of market action in just a few weeks. In this episode, host Nigel Grant and ASB Chief Investment Officer Fra...
A pivotal moment for rural New Zealand: Windfalls, opportunities and succession planning
A once‑in‑a‑generation payout is reshaping the future of Kiwi farming. Host Nigel Grant sits down with ASB General Manager Rural (and Northland farmer...
2026 investment outlook: Risks, opportunities & mega forces
Host Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) sits down with Chris Tennent‑Brown (Senior Economist, ASB) and David Griffith (Client Chief Investment...
2025 in review: What moved economies and markets
2025 has been a year of global shocks, shifting monetary policy, and cautious investor sentiment. In this episode, Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Product...
On the road with ASB: The questions kiwi investors are asking
Get expert answers to the investment questions on Kiwi minds, with insights from the ASB and BlackRock Investor’s Advantage roadshow. In this episode,...
Understanding the OCR: Impacts for kiwi savers and borrowers
What does the Reserve Bank’s Official Cash Rate (OCR) mean for your mortgage, savings, and investment decisions? Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products,...
From global headlines to the dairy aisle: The forces shaping investor confidence
Investor confidence is picking up from last quarter’s post-Covid lows, but sentiment remains split. In this episode, Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Produ...
Mortgage vs markets: Pay down debt, invest or both?
When interest rates ease, what’s the smartest way to put your extra cash to work - pay down the mortgage, invest, or a mix of both? In this episode, N...
Gen Z and money: Insights from the FSC Money & You report
Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) is joined by Kirk Hope (CEO, Financial Services Council) to unpack what the latest FSC Money & You report r...
Lower rates and a maturing Term Deposit? Here’s what to consider
Interest rates have dropped significantly, so many New Zealanders are reconsidering their savings strategies. Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, AS...
Building resilient portfolios: Strategic asset allocation explained
Nigel Grant (Head of Wealth Products, ASB) is joined by Frank Jasper (Chief Investment Officer, ASB) and Will Porter (Investment Strategist, BlackRock...
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...