Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Lots of us own them, but few New Zealanders understand bonds

Many New Zealanders have lent a lot more of their money out than they might realise.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released new data on bonds, to coincide with this year's Money Week, which has a focus on debt.

Bonds are an investment in debt. They allow people to lend money to governments and companies, in return for a promise to pay it back in full, with regular interest payments.

In New Zealand, some people buy bonds directly, often through a financial adviser.

from
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/95859985/Lots-of-us-own-them-but-few-New-Zealanders-understand-bonds

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