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1 week ago | 
thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
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1 month ago | 
thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
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1 month ago | 
goodreturns.co.nz | Greg Smith |Devon Funds
The debate about asset sales has recently been thrust into the political limelight, with David Seymour vocalising the need to reconsider privatisation. Monday, March 10th 2025, 5:46PMby Devon FundsBy Greg Smith, Head of Retail at Devon Funds
The debate about asset sales has recently been thrust into the political limelight, with David Seymour vocalising the need to reconsider privatisation.
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2 months ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Greg Smith
Opinion by Greg SmithGreg Smith is head of retail at Devon FundsTHREE KEY FACTSDavid Seymour advocates for asset sales, while Christopher Luxon says it won’t happen in National’s first term. Net core crown debt is forecasted to increase from $175 billion to $210b by 2028. Asset sales can reduce debt and drive economic growth, especially during the current recession.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Greg Smith
Rachel Reeves used her first Mansion House address as chancellor to pool the collective might of UK pension funds — aiming to unlock £80 billion of new investment. It is a decisive move that offers major returns for the economy, society and savers. More capital for infrastructure and public sector investment is vital. But so too is channelling this capital into unleashing the UK’s secret weapon — our science and research base.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
landlords.co.nz | Greg Smith
It certainly has been a rollercoaster ride for the economy and markets over the past four years.
By Greg Smith, Head of Retail at Devon Funds
Initial angst over the pandemic was replaced with relief as central bankers and governments pulled out the punch bowl, stimulating a Covid-stricken economy with a raft of measures which included taking interest rates towards zero. Spending thrived and economic activity soared as a result.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Greg Smith
The world economy might land "softly” as central banks cut rates. Photo / 123RFOPINION We are in the early throes of a new year already, and it’s time to dust off the crystal ball, engaging in the tradition of making big-picture predictions on developments and factors that will influence markets and share portfolios in the year ahead.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
thepress.co.nz | Greg Smith
Currency, markets, generic, stocks, trading, finance, investmentmoney, forex, chart, stock, investments, sharemarket123rfANALYSIS: Monthly job creation in the world’s largest economy has printed better than expected, while inflation has continued to cool. Are we officially now in Goldilocks’ territory?
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
markets, sharemarket, currency, stocks, bonds, trading, market, generic123RFANALYSIS: The United States indices rose on the first day of the month, continuing one of the most powerful rallies in several years. The Dow jumped 0.8% on Friday, hitting a new closing high, as did the S&P500 which rose around 0.6% (as did the Nasdaq). The broad benchmark in Europe soared 1%.
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
Westfield Albany, Black Friday 2023StuffANALYSIS: News that Cyber Week has started off strongly will be music to the ears of retailers, although less so in New Zealand it seems. Fatigue may have set in, although will this week’s Reserve Bank meeting provide cause to lift the spirits? It was a holiday-shortened week, but still the fourth winning week in a row for the United States indices, with the Dow up 1.3%, the S&P500 1% higher, and Nasdaq adding 0.9%.
