Beat The Bank

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 the big decisions that come with it.From global conflicts and rising oil prices to inflation, interest rates, and KiwiSaver balances, Alan breaks down what actually matters — and why reacting emotionally can often do more damage than the downturn itself.For many people, the goal isn’t chasing perfect timing — it’s making better decisions, staying invested, and giving compounding time to do its job.Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima⁠⁠https://www.venture.co.nz/

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 over time.Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: https://www.venture.co.nz/So we thought the perfect person to start with was Dave McLeish — Founder of Wedge and former Goldman Sachs investor — who built Wedge around a simple idea: helping investors earn consistent returns on their money, rather than leaving it sitting in the bank.In this conversation, Dave breaks down how inflation quietly reduces the value of cash over time, why leaving money in the bank can mean going backwards in real terms, and how investors can think more clearly about balancing risk and return. For many people, the goal is to protect what they’ve built — and this is a practical starting point for understanding how money actually behaves.Massive shoutout to Dave McLeish for coming on the podcast.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!