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05/11/2026

October's big story: the AI trade finally cracked. Google and Amazon kept growing, just not as fast as investors hoped, and the Nasdaq-100 fell 6.7%. Closer to home, the Reserve Bank surprised everyone by holding the OCR at 2.75%. Swipe through for what mattered and what it means for your KiwiSaver.

*The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of Rupert Carlyon. This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.
*Bitcoin is highly volatile and not suitable for all investors. Before investing part of your KiwiSaver balance in the Kōura Bitcoin Fund, ensure you fully understand the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, and/or consider seeking financial advice.
*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed, and investment values may fluctuate over time.
*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents

02/11/2026

Markets had a rough end to the week. If you've seen the headlines and are wondering what it means for your KiwiSaver, swipe through for what happened, why we're staying calm, and why sticking to your plan matters.

Any questions? Our team is here to help: kourawealth.co.nz

*The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of Rupert Carlyon.

*This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed, and investment values may fluctuate over time.

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents.

16/10/2026

Is your KiwiSaver plan actually set up for your goals, or just... set up?

Jackson's wasn't - sorted once for a house deposit, never touched again.

Our Guided Choice tool takes a couple of minutes to find out what kind of investor you are, whether you're keen on options like Bitcoin, and shows you your current KiwiSaver plan next to what it could look like with Kōura.

Try it 👉 kourawealth.co.nz

*The views and experiences expressed in this video are those of the individual investor and do not constitute financial advice. Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents. Bitcoin is highly volatile and not suitable for all investors. Before investing part of your KiwiSaver balance in the Koura Bitcoin fund, ensure you fully understand the risks associated with cryptocurrencies: https://shorturl.at/U6Mkp, and/or consider seeking financial advice.

15/10/2026

There's a general election on 7 November, and lots of you are asking whether to hold off on the house, the rental or the KiwiSaver until it's over.

On housing, nothing that's been announced changes the picture.

Sales often slow before an election, but the election isn't what moves prices. Interest rates, incomes and supply are.

Markets are the same story. Since 1927, US shares have returned about the same in election years as in any other.

Read the full article: kourawealth.co.nz/blog/does-the-election-matter-for-your-money

*The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of Kōura Wealth and are not an endorsement of any political party.

*This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed, and investment values may fluctuate over time.

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents.

13/10/2026

KiwiSaver might be the biggest issue of this election.

National, Labour, NZ First and ACT have all put it front and centre, and each would change something different: compulsion, employer contributions, contribution rates, or tax on your earnings.

None of it kicks in before 2028, and the next government will almost certainly be a coalition, so the final shape could look quite different again.

In the meantime, the basics have not changed. Check you are getting your full employer and Government contributions, that your fund suits your timeframe, and whether your employment agreement puts you on total remuneration.

Read the full article: https://www.kourawealth.co.nz/blog/this-election-appears-to-be-all-about-kiwisaver

*The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of Kōura Wealth and are not an endorsement of any political party.

*This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed, and investment values may fluctuate over time.

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents.

10/10/2026

Myth vs fact: KiwiSaver edition.

There's a lot of noise out there about how KiwiSaver actually works. Some of it's outdated, some of it's just never been true. From "the government can take it" to "you're stuck with your employer's provider," we're clearing up seven of the most common misunderstandings.

*This content is for informational purposes. Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents

09/10/2026

KiwiSaver is something most of us already have. For Ruahei, it’s been a starting point - a simple way to begin understanding investing and building better money habits.

Through her journey with Kōura, Ruahei is rethinking her KiwiSaver, setting goals, and building a more confident future - while encouraging others to do the same.

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents

08/10/2026

September was a month about inflation and interest rates.

The US Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023, and Japan, New Zealand and Australia also hiked.

Global equity markets fell 1.5%, but the Nasdaq-100 rose 3.3% while the Russell 2000 fell 5.3% and Europe fell almost 3.5%.

Brent crude went from US$72 a barrel at the start of the quarter to above US$100 by the end of September.

The OCR rose to 2.75%, yet the NZD fell more than 4% to around 56.5 US cents, which lifts the value of overseas investments in New Zealand dollars.

Read the full article: https://www.kourawealth.co.nz/blog/september-2026-market-wrap

*This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed, and investment values may fluctuate over time.

*Bitcoin is highly volatile and not suitable for all investors. Before investing part of your KiwiSaver balance in the Kōura Bitcoin Fund, ensure you fully understand the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, and/or consider seeking financial advice.

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents.

07/10/2026

Not everyone gets the same deal from KiwiSaver. Kōura founder Rupert Carlyon's take - swipe through, this one's for self-employed and total-rem earners specifically. 👆

*Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents.

*The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of Rupert Carlyon. This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, consider consulting a financial adviser.

06/10/2026

Three clicks. That's all it took for Ruahei to switch her KiwiSaver to Kōura.

Through her journey with Kōura, Professional Rugby Player Ruahei Demant is rethinking her KiwiSaver, setting goals, and building a more confident future - while encouraging others to do the same.

* The views and experiences expressed in this video are those of the individual investor and do not constitute financial advice. Kōura Wealth Limited is the issuer and manager of the Kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at kourawealth.co.nz/documents

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