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Presenter, podcaster, and author (and sometimes ultramarathon runner) Brodie Kane spills about facing redundancy at the outset of a pandemic—with a $700K mortgage. What seemed like a huge setback pushed her to go out on her own, joining forces with her Mum financially, and even leading to hosting a new show about co-ownership in NZ’s brutal housing market. “I’m 38, a single woman. I have to be in charge of making sure that I can secure a future for myself, if I’m going to be doing it on my own… so that I can go and be one of those fabulous ladies, you know, with a gin at midday at Ryman like ‘la dee dah’.” More Than Money is a limited podcast series exploring the wealth choices that change us. In these conversations, Kiwi legends give us a revealing look at one important money decision that helped determine where they are today: the strokes of genius, the near-misses, and the tough calls. Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday in January. Subscribe to the Shared Lunch feed so you don’t miss a thing. Watch/Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g7i54kpa

Are Kiwis lacking connection? Broadcasting legend Paddy Gower reckons it’s time we take some simple steps to feel more connected and fulfilled. In the very first episode of our limited summer series, More than Money, the TV and radio veteran talks frankly about our need for closeness, how getting sober led to taking control of his finances, and how the story of his recovery has formed an unexpected second act in his career. In a strikingly honest conversation, Paddy describes how 2024’s media layoffs forced him to think long and hard about money for the first time—and to reinvent himself professionally at the age of 47. Check out More than Money in the Shared Lunch feed. More Than Money is a limited podcast series exploring the wealth choices that change us. In these conversations, Kiwi legends give us a revealing look at one important money decision that helped determine where they are today: the strokes of genius, the near-misses, and the tough calls. Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday in January. Subscribe to the Shared Lunch feed so you don’t miss a thing.

💡 “Can 700,000 retail shareholders be wrong?” and “Retail investors prove their value” A couple of headlines from last weekend’s The Australian (print and online) for the opinion piece by our General Manager of Sharesies Business, Susannah Batley, on the growing power and influence of retail investors. Subscribers can access the article through the link below. #TheAustralian #Thoughtleadership #RetailInvestors #ASX #SharesiesBusiness

Sharesies is the home of the retail investor, connecting leading NZX and ASX-listed companies with an ever-growing base in 2024. We're excited to reveal some of the numbers behind this year's investor activity! 💰15M buys Sharesies retail investors placed 15,226,860 buy orders this year—an impressive 19% increase on 2023. 📉1.4M sells A total of 1,411,000 sell orders were executed by our investors in 2024. 📊Buys outnumber sells Our retail investors showed confidence, buying more than they sold with a 1.17:1 buy-to-sell ratio. 👥Over 700,000 retail investors Our investor community grew by 19% this year, solidifying Sharesies as one of the largest retail investor platforms across Australia and New Zealand. If you're a listed company who would like to find out how you can better connect with our growing retail investor base, visit https://lnkd.in/gCudpR2Q and get in touch with the team today!

Sharesies PIE Save is here. With a tax rate capped at 28%, you might be able to keep more of the returns you earn. 🥧 PIE Save is a new Save option where your cash is stashed in a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) fund with special tax rules—and a maximum tax rate of 28%. It’s also super flexible, with no fixed terms and no minimum deposits, and a competitive rate of return. Whether you’re already saving with Sharesies or thinking of joining, PIE Save might be a great way to grow your savings! Check out Sharesies PIE Save and see if it’s right for you. sharesies.nz/save Sharesies Investment Management Limited is the issuer of Sharesies PIE Save. View the Product Disclosure Statement at https://lnkd.in/gKjCktM6

Why do investors love a great Investor Relations team? Because they're the bridge between raw data and strategic vision, turning numbers into narratives that inspire confidence. Retail investors are changing the financial landscape, and how companies can engage with this group of shareholders was a key theme during the Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA) 2025 Investor Relations Outlook event. Sharesies was the proud sponsor of AIRA’s hero end-of-year event, bringing together investor relations professionals across Australasia. It was fantastic to see so much passion and energy in engaging the new wave of retail investors. #InvestorRelations #AIRA2024 #RetailInvestors #Engagement #SharesiesBusiness 

We may be out of the woods, but we’re not home-free.🏡 In this week’s Shared Lunch, independent economist Tony Alexander looks at the forecast for the national economy and urges caution and patience. Tony predicts that there’s still some pain to come for business owners and that challenges remain for property—but he also tells us which sectors are starting to perk up. There’s still plenty of uncertainty in the air, especially with all the global political drama (looking at you, US elections). But overall, Tony’s cautiously optimistic. Discover where our economy may be looking promising—and what remains tenuous—in the latest Shared Lunch. 💚Spotify:https://lnkd.in/g7Z8Y-td 🍎Apple: https://lnkd.in/gHd9q9N6 📺YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g-7Kr4Fc Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. Investments may be discussed on Shared Lunch. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

KiwiSaver is hardly the worlds most exciting topic but we put a lot of effort into making it engaging through The Payoff podcast and I was extremely proud of the work we did on it. Hearing today that The Payoff has won 'Best Branded' and 'Best Education' podcast at the 2024 NZ podcast awards has been great recognition of that work! Shout out to Asher Bastion Helen Matterson Brooke Roberts Nacho Sauri Kitty Hughes for helping put this together

🧐 Overthinking your investing? Are you stuck in analysis paralysis, waiting for the perfect investment time, or letting fear hold you back? You're not alone! In this week's SHared Lunch episode, we’re joined by accountant and grassroots financial educator Luke Kemeys (CA) (Keep The Change NZ), who shares the five biggest blockers to growing your wealth– and how to overcome them. 💡From the importance of goal-setting to embracing imperfection, Luke reminds us that investing isn't about being perfect–it's about starting small, staying consistent, and thinking long-term. 🗣️“You’re never going to perfect it. You’re never going to time it. When you get stuck in analysis paralysis, you just have to have a chat with yourself and go: How realistic is this? And how long is it going to hold me back from moving forward in my life?” 🎧Tune in for practical tips on breaking through procrastination, simplifying your strategy, and taking those first steps toward building wealth. 💚Spotify:https://lnkd.in/gRbitdVk 🍎Apple: https://lnkd.in/gTBAEhQX 📺YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ggf22viB Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. Investments may be discussed on Shared Lunch. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.

How do you build a $5.5 billion fibre network—and what’s next for New Zealand’s connectivity? Susannah Batley, GM of Sharesies Business, chats with Mark Aue, CEO of Chorus NZ Limited, about how a Spark spin-off grew into New Zealand’s largest telecommunications infrastructure company—ranking us 17th globally in fibre uptake, well ahead of Australia and the UK. With the average Kiwi household now connecting 26 devices (and climbing!), Chorus is ready for the future of data demand. From smart homes to business innovation, their fibre network could contribute an estimated $33 billion annually to the NZ economy by 2033. Check out this week's Shared Lunch to hear how Chorus built a world-class network and what opportunities lie ahead for one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure players. 💚Spotify:https://lnkd.in/g7JcK7gp 🍎Apple:https://lnkd.in/gTPXgBUN 📺YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gjidCahF Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. Investments may be discussed on Shared Lunch. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.