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>August 2024 was one of the more eventful months for the electricity sector.</li><li>The sector was jolted into action by record high wholesale electricity prices at the beginning of the month, with electric shock treatment setting up the conditions to reverse those prices by month end.</li><li>August 2024 was also reporting season. Whilst the results were in line with expectations, the FY25 outlook for most of the companies was tempered by low hydro generation. </li></ul>

August 2024 was one of the more eventful months for the electricity sector.The sector was jolted into action by record high wholesale electricity prices at the beginning of the month, with electric shock treatment setting up the conditions to reverse those prices by month end.August 2024 was also reporting season. Whilst the results were in line with expectations, the FY25 outlook for most of the companies was tempered by low hydro generation. 

Power Points - Electric Shock Treatment Worked — Sept 2024