Insights
What’s new thinking or what’s been true for years. We gather what we’ve learned by experience and what we’ve learned by listening to the right people and share those financial insights with you here.
You can’t eat investment property
As Kiwis, we love property. In fact, homes and real estate make up approximately 43% of total household assets in New Zealand. However, this love affair has started to sour…
Higher taxes are coming for trusts: the PIE escape route
The tax rate for family trusts is increasing from a flat 33% to 39% from 1 April 2024. Many Kiwis use trusts to build their retirement savings or pass on…
Becoming debt-free faster with the ‘debt avalanche’ method
With the combination of the festive season and the recent spike in interest rates squeezing budgets, addressing the level of debt is becoming a priority for some. Whilst assets that…
Deductibility of overseas travel costs
Income Tax deductions can be claimed for overseas travel costs but only to the extent that they have a connection with deriving assessable income or carrying on a business.
Keep calm and carry on
Our Western culture values the idea of activity - being busy is a badge of honour with people listing the number of things they have scheduled in a day with…
Questions & Answers – Part 2
Philip de Lisle continues his conversation with Chartered Accountants magazine Acuity focusing on current markets and speculative assets.
Questions & Answers – Part 1
In an interview with the Chartered Accountants magazine Acuity, Philip de Lisle answered questions many investors have been asking.
Is the pain over for bonds?
Bonds have traditionally been used to cushion investment portfolios from the more volatile movements more commonly experienced in equity markets, as well as generating low-risk income or yield beyond what…
Foreign income, overseas assets and investments
Do you have foreign-sourced income or own offshore assets or investments? You could be liable for tax in New Zealand.
Bitcoin – should it be in your portfolio?
Bitcoin – virtual money – has been in the news again lately with the collapse in its price from a high late last year of over $67,000 to just under…
New reporting requirements for NZ trusts
Trusts with assessable income have increased disclosure requirements from the 2021-22 income tax year. Does your trust comply?
The role of volatility
Volatility levels can sometimes make investing feel like a rollercoaster but volatility, or risk, in other words, is what allows investors to make returns. Risk and return are closely linked.