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Term Deposit Report: Running to stand still

  • Term deposit interest rates have been lifting off record lows over the past year but returns remain significantly below historical averages 
  • Inflation is now rising sharply and in the near term will erode all the return from term deposits  
  • Higher returns are possible through focusing on longer-term investments and diversification into different assets with different risk profiles

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Chris Tennent-Brown

ASB Wealth Senior Economist

Chris has worked as an economist for ASB and Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney since 2005. His work has involved monitoring and forecasting trends in the New Zealand economy, with a focus on drawing implications for financial markets and investments. Chris is passionate about savings issues, and much of his current work is focussed on broadening peoples understanding of investments. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Commerce at Auckland University, majoring in Economics, and prior to joining ASB worked in the funds management industry for Bankers Trust and BT Funds Management. With over 20 years' experience in finance, Chris has also spent several years farming, and was a New Zealand representative cyclist. When not at work, Chris likes to travel, cycle, and spend time with his family and numerous pets.

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