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Successful founders are often capital allocators inside their own businesses. They know where to invest, when to hire, when to expand, and when to take calculated risks.

One of the apparent contradictions of 2026 is that, by most measures, it has been a strong year for investors, with equity markets holding near record highs.

As we move beyond the halfway point of the year, financial markets have already delivered a remarkable number of developments.

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Giving financially in Aotearoa New Zealand continues to demonstrate resilience, but the conditions underpinning that generosity are becoming increasingly complex.

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