New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

New zealand Energy / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Continued strong hydro inflows and remarkably strong electricity demand growth were the key take outs from November 2024.</li><li>Risks of a repeat of winter 2024 appear low, based on ASX futures prices.</li><li>With Contact Energy’s (CEN) Te Huka geothermal plant starting its month-long reliability run, there is significantly more generation in the market compared to 12 months ago. </li></ul>

Continued strong hydro inflows and remarkably strong electricity demand growth were the key take outs from November 2024.Risks of a repeat of winter 2024 appear low, based on ASX futures prices.With Contact Energy’s (CEN) Te Huka geothermal plant starting its month-long reliability run, there is significantly more generation in the market compared to 12 months ago. 

Power Points - Looking Ahead to the New Year — Dec 2024