Mercer New Zealand Investment Forum
Mercer’s New Zealand Investment Forum convenes asset owners, key stakeholders and leaders within their field of research to tackle the big themes shaping markets and investment practice today and over the years to come. The event brings together leading thinkers across the investment landscape to learn, share and connect through keynote addresses, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Beyond this event, you can access the latest insights on our digital research platform MercerInsight® Community, home to some of the latest strategic investment research from Mercer and valuable insights from the industry.
2025 Theme: Testing times – Investment strategies for tomorrow
The theme for the 2025 New Zealand Investment Forum, "Testing times – Investment strategies for tomorrow", reflects the complexity and uncertainty of today’s investment landscape. From the Covid-19 pandemic to geopolitical tensions, investors face unprecedented challenges requiring fresh approaches.
While inflationary pressures show signs of easing and interest rates fall, new risks emerge. Market concentration has soared to historic levels, developed economies grapple with high government debt, and environmental concerns continue to intensify despite technological advances.
In these testing times, the path forward demands more than conventional wisdom. Investors must embrace adaptive strategies that anticipate change, balance risk with opportunity, and maintain a forward-looking perspective.
Post-event wrap up
As asset owners navigate new and unpredictable challenges across the investment landscape, broader perspectives and collective thinking can help the investment community achieve more, together. Mercer’s New Zealand Investment Forum brings together our industry partners to connect, share ideas, and explore the latest insights across a wide range of investment topics.
Head of Wealth, NZ