Greg Smith

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4 days ago | thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
Calming influences

4 days ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Greg Smith |Devon Funds

April was another volatile month for financial markets, but one that in the end produced a relatively benign outcome for investors. Trade developments were front and centre, with the angst around “Liberation Day” replaced by relief as Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause for trading partners to negotiate trade deals.
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1 month ago | thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
The Post

2 months ago | thepost.co.nz | Greg Smith
Opportunity knocks - the case for further asset sales.

2 months 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.
Greg Smith: Opportunity knocks - the case for further asset sales

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.
We need to pick winners. Reeves’s pension reforms are a great start

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.
Lessons from a silent housing crash

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.
Greg Smith: What does 2024 have in store for investors?

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.
Are we officially now in Goldilocks’ territory?

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?