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Author: Jono O’Grady

Written: 07 12 2022

In New Zealand we live and breathe ‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) culture. As a little country at the bottom of the Earth we have always done things differently. Out of necessity we’ve been tinkerers, inve…
Author: Jono O’Grady

Written: 28 11 2022

3 min read

DIY investing has become a hot topic in New Zealand in the last decade. The rise of digital investment platforms has seen a sea change in the investment space – barriers that once exist…
Author: Alex Hayden

Written: 25 11 2022

2 min read

Our system updates were successful and we are back up and running.

This update was largely focused on building a robust foundation for the new enhancements we have planned, but it did c…
Author: Jono O’Grady

Written: 22 11 2022

5 min read

Life can sometimes throw us curveballs and test our resilience and the last few years have really brought this home for New Zealanders with the challenges that Covid 19 has brought alon…
Author: Kirsty O'Hara

Written: 17 11 2022

2 min read

Flint investors may have good reason to celebrate today, with five out of ten fund managers on Flint winning awards at the prestigious 2022 Research IP Fund Manager of the Year Awards.…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 04 11 2022

2 min read

We’re feeling like proud relatives over at Flint today, as we excitedly spot some of our fund managers in the running for this years Research IP Fund Manager of the Year awards.

Thes…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 19 10 2022

12 min read

Money Story:The other day my teenage son found a $2 coin on the ground. He asked what he should do with it, and I suggested ‘maybe invest $1 and spend $1’. To which he replied, ‘But m…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 07 10 2022

8 min read

Recent statistics from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) made our jaw drop:

31% of online DIY investors jumped into an investment because they didn’t want to miss out. And, 27% sa…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 06 10 2022

9 min read

With it being World Investor Week we’ve thought long and hard, about how we celebrate and stay on track with our long game investing strategies; which is the theme for 2022.

Aside fro…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 28 09 2022

5 min read

Most people don’t expect to hear that rich-listers may occasionally struggle with mental health, however they are just as much at risk as the rest of us. When life throws curveballs, w…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 20 09 2022

11 min read

‘ESG greenwashing’. We put these two words into Google’s search bar and it returned with “about 3,200,000” search results.

Obviously, we didn’t validate close to 3 million sites, how…
Written by: Kirsty O’Hara

14 09 2022

3 Min read

‘Crashing’, ‘Plummeting’, ‘Bubbles’, ‘Dumping’, ‘Impending’, ‘Dire’, ‘Imminent’, ‘FOOP’ - are just some of the words you will see cross your eyeballs when living in today’s overhyped media …
Author: Jono O’Grady

Written: 31 08 2022

4 min read

One of the most prominent names in asset management in New Zealand is Harbour Asset Management. They are a home-grown, New Zealand success story – a trusted business with over $7B in fu…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 02 09 2022

3 min gander

Humour is an underestimated superpower for physical and emotional wellbeing. Doctor Peter McGraw speaks about laughter as a tool to help us cope, create, and co-operate. A good laugh…
Author: Kirsty O'Hara

Written: 26 Aug 2022

8 min read

The million-dollar question is often: how do I choose a good investment?

If you don’t have an uncle or family member that works in finance, it’s tempting to think fees are the only m…
Author: Jono O'Grady

Written: 23 08 2022

3 min read

Clarity Funds ManagementClarity Funds Management Limited is an investment manager in Takapuna, Auckland offering 9 funds on Flint. So, who is Clarity, and why would you consider investi…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 12 08 2022

5 min read

Review your investment strategy with 6 rules and tools.This blog is shared out of goodwill with the sole purpose of providing guidance and education around investment literacy. Flint i…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 11 08 2022

8 min read

The following article is intended as a demo of the tools and calculators available over on Sorted. It is shared for the purpose of guidance only. Flint is not affiliated with Sorted in…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 05 08 2022

3 min read

The following article is shared out of goodwill, for the sole purpose of fostering financial empowerment in New Zealand. Flint has no financial affiliations with Sorted. Any tools or r…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 29 07 2022

5 min read

RIPPL Effect reports inform investors on how an investment might perform.For many investors the most exciting thing about Flint is the insights made available, to assist and inform DIY…
Author: Kirsty O'Hara

Written: 22 07 2022

4 min read

 

Looking for the Retirement Guesstimation article ~ click here to view.To learn how to invest windfalls, read on:Investing bonuses, tax returns, inheritance, and other windfalls.

Wh…
Author: Jono O'Grady

Written: 19 07 2022

3 min read

Meet boutique manager Mint Asset ManagementMint Asset Management is a boutique funds management business based in Auckland, New Zealand. The business was founded by Rebecca Thomas in 20…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 15 07 2022

5 min read

The talk in investment land recently, has been all about bear markets. What are they? How long do they last? Should we be scared? And how do emotions further rock the investor ride?

I…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

Written: 05 07 2022

4 min read

Let’s unpack Auckland-based boutique investment firm Devon Funds Management

Introducing DevonWith funds under management exceeding $2.5 billion, Devon Funds Management is a reputable …
Written: 29 06 2022

Author: Jono O’Grady

4 mins

Celebrating ethical choiceCongratulating the winners from the 2022 Mindful Money AwardsEach year the Mindful Money awards are highly anticipated, and 2022 was no exception. At Flint we were…
Written: 23 06 2022

Author: Kirsty O’Hara

5 min read

Haumi matatika me TAHITO(Investing ethically with TAHITO)

A spirit of Kaitiakitanga infuses TAHITO investments.

To celebrate Matariki, it seemed only appropriate to shine a bright st…
Author: Kirsty O’Hara

5 min read

Investing based on Research and Insights.The question we hear most often at Flint is:

"How do I choose a fund to invest in?"

While we are not able to give advice, we love to share useful guideposts that …
Written: 08 06 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

4 min read

When it comes to sustainability, there can sometimes be a gap between companies that talk the talk, and companies that walk the walk.

Pathfinder is an asset management company, based …
Written: 04 May 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

4 min read

As another financial year ending 30 June looms, we’re reaching out to give you a heads up to check in with your KiwiSaver.

Although Flint doesn’t offer KiwiSaver funds on Flint, we th…
Written: 31 May 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

3 min read

In the investment world the shortlist announcement for the 2022 Mindful Money awards is eagerly anticipated by all. In this article we discuss the recent rise in ethical investing, unp…
Written: 27 May 2022

Author: Kirsty O'Hara

7 min read

Navigating market volatility can be a challenging task for any investor. When considering how to invest confidently, during times of market volatility - we suggest you honestly ask: D…
Written: 20 May 2022

Author: Kirsty O'Hara

2 min read

#FlintAntics  #PinkShirtDay  #Inclusion

Independent of Pink Shirt Day (which encourages communities to embrace each other, and stand up against bullying), the Flint crew recently dis…
Written: 13 May 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

4 min read

Imagine you’re flipping sausages around the BBQ on Saturday afternoon, and you hear the question: ‘what is better, active investing or passive investing?’ It’s one of the age-old quest…
Written: 11 May 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

2 min read

Welcome SuperLife! We’re thrilled to welcome SuperLife Investment Funds to Flint, providing Flint investors access to high-quality index funds! Superlife is the managed fund brand name…
Written: 08 May 2022

Author: Kirsty O'Hara

3min read

Thanks Mum! Your Money Sayings Were Gold.In the lead up to Mother’s Day, we thought it would be fun to share some well-intended sayings on the topic of money and finance – compliments …
Written: 06 May 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

3min read

Welcome Milford Asset Management!It’s exciting times, as we welcome funds from award-winning fund manager Milford Asset Management to the Flint platform. Milford is recognised as one of…
Written: 29 April 2022

Author: Kirsty O'Hara

10 min read

As we move through life, it’s not uncommon for our comfort levels around money to shift. Covid aside, there will always be patches we feel a little more apprehensive when we may ch…
Written: 22 April 2022

Author: Kirsty O'Hara

10 min read

Celebrate World Book Day with a mix of books and online investment resourcesIntroductionIf you’re sitting on the fence about investing, because you feel like you may not know enoug…
Written: 12 April 2022

Author: Jono O'Grady

3 min read

For some of us the hardest thing about investing can be starting. We often have good intentions but following through on them and beginning can sometimes be the hardest part. Investi…
Written: 08 April 2022 

Author: Jono O’Grady

3 min read

Ethical investing has become a hot topic in the managed funds investment arena. Investors around the world are increasingly wanting their money to do good while generating a return.…
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