My number one requirement of any potential investment is a sustainable competitive advantage.

I've always enjoyed reading biographies of successful businesspeople. I'm equally interested in the October launch of a different

There have been two enormous trends in share market investing over the last decade and their popularity has led to some interesting

A colleague, recently inoculated with his flu vaccination, joked: "At least if anyone gets Zika in Rio [and returns to New Zealand]

Everybody loves big-talking entrepreneurs who promise to turn an industry on its head.

I scored my first 'A' at university in Statistics, a subject at the time distinctly unglamorous compared to the likes of Accounting

You will never hear me criticise teachers. Both my mother and mother-in-law were teachers and - touch wood - our education system

Brexit and the Australian election are well behind us.

The Rio Olympics begin in three weeks and we will no doubt marvel at the record-breaking performances of the world's best athletes

For generations children have been told the way to riches is to save money. The saying "look after the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves," was coined in the 18th century and variations of the message have prevailed ever since.

Years ago I delivered a presentation entitled Investing Without Testosterone to women around the country.

Prince fans continue to mourn his passing and his music is enjoying a resurgence, with 16 top songs on iTunes as of last weekend.

Two years ago I wrote about electric car maker Tesla Motors, its shares and brilliant founder, Elon Musk.

I've always had warm fuzzy thoughts about people described as philanthropists. You can't be a bad person if you choose to give to promote the welfare of others.

A blog conversation between two investors caught my eye recently, reminding me of many a discussion I've had with friends who love investing.

The term "first world problem" is used to describe the complaints of privileged people in wealthy countries considered trivial by those living in third world nations.

I've spent many hours in the air over the last month in a quest to maximise sunshine hours on my holiday break.

Economically speaking, 2016 has started on the wrong foot. The world seems to be suffering from a bad bout of economic pessimism.