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)

Australia Automobiles and components / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>After a challenging few years for NZX-listed retailers, we are starting to see signs that the worst may be over.</li><li>Australian retailers that reported in August indicated that the consumer backdrop has improved sequentially throughout 2025 in New Zealand.</li><li>For the upcoming September reporting season, we will be looking for updates on recent trading, promotional pricing activity, cost control, and capital management.</li></ul>

After a challenging few years for NZX-listed retailers, we are starting to see signs that the worst may be over.Australian retailers that reported in August indicated that the consumer backdrop has improved sequentially throughout 2025 in New Zealand.For the upcoming September reporting season, we will be looking for updates on recent trading, promotional pricing activity, cost control, and capital management.

Retail Sector Checking Out Reporting Season