You need to keep yourself up-to-date - and you need to know where to look for financial information
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Do your homework
You need to keep yourself up-to-date - and you need to know where to look for financial information. There are plenty of sources. Here are some of them.
Magazines
Read the Independent Financial Review and the National Business Review for in-depth business news. You can visit the magazines' websites and sign up for a "daily headlines" email service.
Newspapers
Regularly read the business section of the large daily and weekly papers for information about financial markets, company announcements, regulatory and legislative updates and senior staff appointments.
The New Zealand Herald's business supplement, published on Fridays, is a useful weekly overview. Business stories also feature in the general sections of newspapers and on websites, with commentary and additional reporting from other sources.
Websites
Several specialist financial-sector websites are worth a visit for up-to-date stories, performance figures, and research.
- interest.co.nz is a free market-leading resource for interest rate comparatives in NZ
- morningstar.co.nz gives free investor information and analysis
- The Securities Commission website has media releases, details of enforceable undertakings, and information for investors.
- The Companies Office website allows you to search the companies register, and to search for current and banned directors or managers.
- The Insolvency and Trustee Service website can be searched for details of bankrupts and liquidations.
Important
Like you, we can't predict the future - which means we can't guarantee the performance of any company or investment. Consumer NZ does not endorse any specific company, scheme or investment. ConsumerSaver is a good starting point - but, before you commit, we strongly suggest you seek independent financial advice. See our full disclaimer.
