The steel industry is shifting. Costs are rising, margins are tightening, and the businesses that can secure better supply deals are the ones that will come out ahead. But in New Zealand and Australia, most steel buyers are still playing the middleman game: sourcing through local suppliers who are already buying from China and marking […]
Founded in 2007, Pie Funds has emerged as a pioneering investment management firm in New Zealand, setting itself apart through its unique approach to funds management and commitment to client success. Pie’s headquarters can be found in Auckland, New Zealand, but its global presence extends well beyond, with the investment team spread across its New […]
Mike Taylor, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Pie Funds, has transformed a personal passion for investing into building one of New Zealand’s leading fund management firms. From purchasing his first shares at 18 to founding a company managing billions in assets today, Mike’s journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of market-beating returns. Frustrated […]
Paul Morris, a portfolio manager at Milford Asset Management, took an unconventional path into finance. After completing an aeronautical engineering degree, as a potential gateway into Formula One design, he has ended up managing multi-asset portfolios. An analytical approach, not dissimilar to strengths needed in engineering, helps to guide his understanding of global market dynamics. […]
As a father who’s just emerged from the whirlwind of my daughter’s school admissions process, I can tell you firsthand: it’s a maze. You’re hit with an avalanche of details, questions, and decisions. My strategy thus far has been to nod in agreement as my wife makes the tough calls. Full disclosure: we chose ACG […]
ACG Schools have once again achieved student outcomes that place them amongst the world’s best. ACG Schools, New Zealand’s largest independent school group has long been the gold standard for academic achievement – but their 2023 results have surpassed even their own high benchmarks. The 2023 results for the Cambridge Assessment have just been announced […]
I stay credulous when it comes to bold claims made by brand new startups. They’re there to drum up funding, and the best way to do that is to find themselves in headlines like this one. With that said Swiss startup Destinus has been hitting some milestones hard and fast and it’s gotten me pondering […]
In an increasingly interconnected world, providing students with a diverse range of educational experiences and global opportunities has become an important part of education. ACG schools, with their four independent centres in Auckland and Tauranga, focus on fostering a global mindset and preparing students for success on the world stage. with a curriculum grounded in […]
Built almost 4,500 years ago during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the Great Pyramid of Giza is possibly the most well-known man-made structure in the world. Consisting of an estimated 2.3 million blocks, 5.5 million tonnes of limestone, 8,000 tonnes of granite and 500,000 tonnes of mortar, she was a pretty […]
New Zealand has a ton of exciting startups and entrepreneurs shaking up their respective industries. Some are at the bleeding edge of tech and organic materials, while others are juicing other businesses with their B2B propositions. Here’s a quick crash course in the kiwis rocking the industry in 2023. Parrot Analytics If I was going […]
ACG Schools has recently celebrated an outstanding year of academic awards, achieving the best results on record and the highest in the country in the November 2022 examination series. The students of ACG Schools have received various Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards, including Top in the World, Top in New Zealand, and High Achievement, recognising the […]
David Li is a recent graduate from ACG Sunderland’s Senior school in New Zealand who has left a legacy of academic excellence. In 2020, he received the title of Top A-Level student in the country and Top in New Zealand for AS-Level Biology, as recognised by the Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. These awards are given […]
Aum Mehta, a recent graduate from ACG Parnell College, has set his sights on reaching for the stars. With a passion for aerospace and space, Aum has embarked on a double degree at the University of Sydney with the ultimate goal of joining NASA’s space program. Not only does Aum’s journey demonstrate the opportunities available […]
“One of the purposes of life, and selfishly what makes people happy, is building things that are impactful.” -Dustin Moskovitz, Co-Founder of Facebook “If you haven’t failed five times as many as you’ve succeeded, you’re not prepared for success.” Jay Adelson, Founder of Equinix “Typically when you see something that is non-standard, instead of turning […]
Since its genesis in 2013, Crimson Education has gone big, really big. It is the world’s leading US/UK university admissions consulting company, it operates in 20 locations, supports students from 35 countries, reaches millions of students with its content and assistance, it is backed by the giants of investing and has the sort of board […]
What makes billionaires tick? It seems like such a simple question but everyone has drivers making them do what they do. Some are motivated purely by numbers and money going up, others are passionate about their niche, and have been richly rewarded for this obsession. We decided to find out, and see if there was […]
Ever wanted to run your own VC fund but thought that was another world away? Well, Rob Vickery wants to not only connect a new level of venture capitalist focus to New Zealand innovation and help us go global, but also to encourage budding VCs here as well. His newly formed Hillfarrance Venture Capital fund […]
