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Iwi/Māori fund attracts NZ$100 million

New Zealand's Super Fund government savings vehicle reports that indicative commitments of up to NZ$100m have been made by iwi, pan-tribal organisations, Māori land trusts and Māori incorporations to a proposed Iwi/Māori Direct Investment Fund.

We're in for nasty weather

Mint - Blain’s Morning Porridge

Hold tight, wait till the party’s over, hold tight, we’re in for nasty weather…

For the avoidance of doubt – the Morning Porridge is unrestricted market commentary, it is not investment advice…

You really can’t make this stuff up. Get out the blunted spoons as the EU demands the UK pays to play or forget a December start to real talks. The UK government in disarray. Global investors shaking their heads asking what on earth is going and getting a bit bored. It could be a top class comedy.

To the surprise of no one in particular

Mint - Blain’s Morning Porridge  

For the avoidance of doubt – the Morning Porridge is unrestricted market commentary, it is not investment advice…

Much to the surprise of no one in particular, the middle ground continuity candidate, Jerome Powell, has got the Federal Reserve Head job. The media is full of analysis and stories citing his wit and wisdom, his record, and his background. We’d call him as about 2/3 on the dove/hawk policy spectrum.

Waiting for Carney

Mint - Blain’s Morning Porridge – November 2nd 2017

For the avoidance of doubt – the Morning Porridge is unrestricted market commentary, it is not investment advice…

Interesting day ahead as we wait for Mark Carney’s mumble-swerve comments following the first hike in UK interest rates in 10 thousand years. We have the fireworks ready, and just in case, some buckets of sand to pour over excited spectators should they spontaneously combust.