OCR and FTX updates / News of the Money-World Ep 56

There's nothing more annoying than just the news. So here's the news the news first, for what it's worth, the OCR has increased by 0.75%. We are now at a level we haven't been since around 2008.Why is the OCR important? This 'official' interest rate that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand sets, indirectly influences the costs of money to the banks we the people borrow from.It's an important thing, because if interest rates increase, two things happen...(Read More Here)___________________News of the Money-World! An informative, quirky, and curious look into current financial events that may affect you, the everyday investor.News of the Money-World is a joint podcast venture between Ungaro & Co Financial Advisers, and kōura Wealth Limited.kōura Wealth Limited (kōura) is the issuer and manager of the kōura KiwiSaver Scheme. The PDS is available on the website http://www.kourawealth.co.nz.__________________Hey! Can we have a little chat?If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community!Use the following referral/affiliate links. In some cases with these codes, I may receive a financial benefit - in other cases I've waived any benefit so you can get a better deal.Hatch: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up and deposit $100NZD.Sharesies: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up for the first time.Easy Crypto: One of NZ's most trusted places to buy/sell your digital assets. Sharesight: Get 5 months free when you sign up to an annual (paid) subscription. CMC Markets: You and I both get $150 if you sign up using this link. *Note CFD's are incredibly high risk investment options(read more here)When you're reviewing your insurance plan or KiwiSaver, obtaining a mortgage or in need of financial advice, use Ungaro & Co Financial Services, the main partner of this podcast. Want to learn more about working with Darcy Ungaro, book in a free 15-min phone call - click on this link.Enough of the sales pitch, what else?1 - Ask me anything, suggest a topic!2 - Subscribe to YouTube to get earlier access, participate in these live-recordings.3 - Sign up to the NZ Everyday Investor Newsletter! Disclaimer: Please act independent from any content provided in these episodes - it's not financial advice, because there's no accounting for your individual circumstances. Better be safe than sorry here - Do your own research, and take on board a broad range of opinions. Ideally, engage a financial adviser and pay for advice!