Beat the Bank

Most people think successful investing is about picking the right stocks. The reality? The world’s biggest investors focus on something else first. Welcome to Beat the Bank, hosted by Ben Stewart, and proudly brought to you by Venture. In this episode, Ben sits down with Chris Douglas, Principal at Māpua Wealth. They unpack how institutions like NZ Super Fund, ACC and large iwi build wealth, why a...

Most people think they make money when they sell a property. The reality? You make your money when you buy it. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Ben Stewart⁠⁠⁠ and proudly brought to you by Venture: ⁠⁠⁠venture.co.nz⁠ In this episode, Ben sits down with Hunter Dean, Mortgage Adviser at Venture. They unpack the biggest mistakes property buyers make, why overpaying can set you back years, and how to think about property...

Everyone wants to find the next Nvidia. The challenge is that the biggest winners only look obvious in hindsight. Ten years ago, Nvidia was just another stock. Today, everyone wishes they bought it. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: https://www.venture.co.nz This week on Beat the Bank, Ben sits down with Marek Krzeczkowski — Head of Investment Strategy & Quant...

Most people check their KiwiSaver every now and then… but very few people realise how much the decisions they make today can impact their retirement later on. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture: www.venture.co.nz This week on Beat the Bank, Ben sits down with Greg Smith — Investment Specialist at Generate — to break down the KiwiSaver mistakes that quietly cost people over...

Most people think investing is simple — buy when markets go up, panic when they go down. That’s usually where people get it wrong. This week on Beat the Bank, we sit down with Matthew Goodson — Managing Director at Salt Funds Management and one of New Zealand’s most experienced fund managers — who has spent decades helping investors navigate markets on both sides of the cycle. Matthew breaks down...

Most Kiwis see wars, inflation, falling markets… and immediately think their investments are in trouble. That’s exactly why this conversation matters. This week on Beat the Bank, we sit down with Alan Clarke — Portfolio Manager, Diversified Funds at Amova Asset Management, and former Co-Head, Diversified Funds at ANZ for more than 15 years — helping investors navigate uncertainty, volatility, and...

Most Kiwis are working hard, saving money… and still not getting ahead. That’s why we are launching the Beat the Bank podcast — to unpack how people can actually build wealth through smarter investing and better financial decisions. At its core, beating the bank is about moving beyond default decisions — understanding where your money is underperforming, and making more intentional choices with it...