Forsyth Barr Focus

12 Jun 2025 / Forsyth Barr Focus

Avoid the Home Market Bias

Equity strategy

When it comes to investing, familiarity often feels like safety. But for many investors—particularly here in New Zealand—this comfort can come at a cost. Home…

16 May 2025 / Forsyth Barr Focus

Warren Buffett: Timeless Lessons from the Oracle of Omaha

Equity strategy

This month marked the end of an era: 94-year-old Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’,…

1 May 2025 / Forsyth Barr Focus

Addressing New Zealand’s Growing Water Quality Issues

Environmental, social and governance

Clean water is one of our most precious natural assets – but it is finite. Pressure on water resources is reaching a critical level both…

29 Apr 2025 / Forsyth Barr Focus

Trumped-Up Volatility: Keep Calm and Carry On

Equity strategy

Markets have been extremely volatile over the past two months. For most, watching the value of your investments swing wildly is disconcerting. In times like…

1 Feb 2025 / Forsyth Barr Focus