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 Automobiles and components / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Is Christmas shopping creeping up on you? Don’t worry—our annual Santa’s Stocking report is here to take the pressure off.</li><li>We forecast 1% to 2% real core retail spend growth in 2026—see our note Retail Rundown: What’s in Store for 2026, dated 10 December 2025, for more detail.</li><li>Looking ahead to 2026, we’ve got a number of gift ideas to build anticipation for upcoming sporting events and family fun.</li></ul>

Is Christmas shopping creeping up on you? Don’t worry—our annual Santa’s Stocking report is here to take the pressure off.We forecast 1% to 2% real core retail spend growth in 2026—see our note Retail Rundown: What’s in Store for 2026, dated 10 December 2025, for more detail.Looking ahead to 2026, we’ve got a number of gift ideas to build anticipation for upcoming sporting events and family fun.

Retail Sector Santas Stocking