AMP has appointed BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, to replace ANZ as the new underlying investment manager of the ANZ Funds, which will be renamed the ‘Global Select Funds’.
The value of financial planning and a reminder of the financial planning service for the Judiciary from Lifetime
AIA MyCare
AIA’s MyCare (previously known as Best Doctors) is an additional benefit to the AIA Judiciary Insurance Scheme and there is no cost to the members. It has been a year since I last talked about MyCare in the JANZ newsletter, so I thought it was time to remind you all of this wonderful service and its benefits to you and your family.
Unlocking Financial Harmony: Navigating the Symphony of Life with Mindfulness
From first dates to financial goals: Money tips for relationships
9 Financial Habits of Successful People
Staying scam smart – navigating the digital world
As our lives become increasingly online, it is more important than ever to be vigilant when it comes to scams. As scammers become more sophisticated, the harder a scam will be to pinpoint. So, what does a scam look like? Scams can come in all shapes and sizes, but their aim is to blend into their surroundings well enough to eventually catch you out when your guard is down or in a moment of confusion.
AMP replaces Nikko Asset management NZ
AMP Wealth Management New Zealand Limited (AMP) is constantly looking at ways to add value and optimise investment options for members. It is important to them that they deliver on their proposition to their clients, which includes fund performance, fund options, all whilst being fee conscious. As such, AMP regularly reviews its third-party managers to ensure that they continue to deliver good outcomes and value for money for their members.
Finding Your Financial Ikigai: The Japanese Art of a Balanced & Purposeful Life
In a world that often measures success in financial terms, the Japanese concept of Ikigai offers a refreshing perspective. Transcending the boundaries of culture and geography, this philosophy loosely translates as "a reason for being." Ikigai is a convergence of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It's an approach that represents a broader view of prosperity, encompassing joy, purpose, and contentment. As financial advisers, we find this particularly compelling. This article delves deeper into how Ikigai can not only enrich your life but also inform your financial decisions for a more fulfilling journey.
The year's highlights: Lifetime and JANZ
AIA MyCare (formerly Best Doctors)
ASB and AMP NZRT
Facing a cash crunch? Let's go back to the drawing board...
Looking at getting started with property investment? What should you do first?
The value of financial planning and introducing a new service from Lifetime
Lifetime: 2023 Financial Planning Services
Lifetime: Financial planning can transform your life
Giving people the freedom to pursue the joys of life, without financial concerns, is what financial planning is all about. Its broad-based advice calibrated to each person's hopes, fears, preferences, and dreams. Its success lies in enhancing someone's quality of life and accelerating their financial independence. Financial planning is never just a discussion about money; it's about what the money is meant to provide, and how and when it's to be used.
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Benefits of Best Doctors and how to access it
In December 2021, the Best Doctors services was added to the AIA Judiciary Insurance Scheme, for no cost, to the members. I have had a few enquiries about Best Doctors of late, coupled with a request from a staff member at Lifetime for a reminder about this wonderful service. This has led me to do a recap and a reminder about the benefits of it and how to access it.




















