Investment Insights – October 2026

Markets have been fairly resilient, despite inflation remaining in the background and central banks continuing to take a cautious approach. 

 

 

In this video, Robert Kavanagh, Head of Portfolio Management, Marsh People and Investments, New Zealand, shares insights from Marsh’s global network of investment experts, covering:

  • How investment markets have been performing
  • The rise of government debt around the world and here in New  Zealand as well as the upcoming election and what it could mean for returns
  • What investors should keep an eye on next and what might move the markets in the coming months

This video was filmed in mid-October 2026 and the information discussed is relevant at the time of recording.

New Zealand Defence Force Savings Schemes offer you the choice of seven different investment options. If you’re not sure if your investment option is right for you, take our Fund Selector and/or call NZDF’s appointed financial advisers, Become Wealth, on 0508 BECOME (0508 232 663) or email them at hello@become.nz.

Marsh’s team of experts based in over 40 countries around the globe, including New Zealand, monitor global and local events and bring you the latest updates. We also produce an investment report each month covering the NZDF Savings Schemes, which includes returns for each of the seven funds in each scheme. For more information click here. 

Issued by Mercer (N.Z.) Limited. The information contained in this article is of a general nature only and does not take into account the personal objectives, financial situation or needs of individual investors. It is important that you consider these matters, read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and obtain advice from an appropriately qualified financial adviser before making any investment decision. Past performance should not be relied upon as an indicator of future performance. The value of an investment may rise and fall from time to time. The investment performance, earnings or return of capital invested are not guaranteed.
03 November 2026