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Bridge Talks Business with Milford

Milford
Kiwisaver
Inflation
New Zealand Economy
New Zealand
Interest Rates
Milford
Consumer Spending
Retirement Planning
Artificial Intelligence
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Official Cash Rate
Financial Advice
Investment Strategies
Tariffs
Term Deposits
Market Volatility
Global Aging Population
Federal Reserve
United States
Oil Prices

Introducing Bridge Talks Business with Milford. Each week together with a team of analysts, fund managers and financial experts from Milford, host Ryan Bridge will cover the key business stories you need to hear about. But this podcast will also ask ’why’? How do you know that? And what data underpins central bank decisions, share market behaviour, company performances and so much more. Let this p... more

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Can you use your KiwiSaver funds for a facelift? In this episode of Bridge Talks Business, Ryan Bridge sits down with financial journalist and money correspondent Susan Edmunds to discuss her new book “Your KiwiSaver Questions Answered”. She shares p... more

What do global conflict, market swings and attention-grabbing headlines mean for investors? Milford Wealth Management Adviser Julie Shacklady sits down with Ryan Bridge to discuss. From the impact of geopolitics on returns, to the value of diversific... more

There’s been a surge in AI investment but is a trillion-dollar spend by big tech really justified? Milford Investment Analyst James Buchanan talks with Ryan Bridge about the rise of AI agents, the early signs of commercial returns, the risks of an AI... more

Eligible KiwiSaver members can receive up to $260.72 a year from the government, but only if they meet the contribution threshold by 30 June. Milford Senior Client Services Associate Maddie Cruickshank joins Ryan Bridge to explain how the contributio... more

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Recent Guests

James Buchanan
Investment Analyst at Milford
Milford
Episode: Episode 79: The Trillion-Dollar Question
Maddie Cruickshank
Senior Associate Investor Services at Milford
Milford
Episode: Episode 78: How to ensure you receive your $260
John Johnston
Private Equity Director at Milford
Milford Asset Management
Episode: Episode 77: Running on empty? How fuel costs are hitting NZ tourism
Kate Gatfield-Jeffries
Co-founder of Moodi
Moodi
Episode: Episode 75: From start-up to standout - the young founder shaking up wellness
Kate Tyro
Wealth Management Advisor at Milford
Milford
Episode: Episode 73: Why the Iran conflict moves markets only when it hits inflation
Carmen Vicelich
Velocity Global CEO and founder
Velocity Global; Data Insight; Generate Zero
Episode: Episode 71: Built to Scale - A Kiwi Success Story
Paul Conway
Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Episode: Episode 69: Purchasing power under pressure
Murray Harris
General Manager of KiwiSaver and Investment at Milford
Milford Funds Limited
Episode: Episode 67: Why we should stop tinkering with KiwiSaver
Victoria MacLean
Senior Investment Analyst
Milford
Episode: Episode 62: The vital signs of healthcare investing - What's hot, what's not

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Ryan Bridge
Host of Bridge Talks Business with Milford

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great show! Make more

    Ryan’s a brilliant host with interesting topics. More please!

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    Andycon
    United Statesa year ago

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Strong leadership and clear explanations of complex topics.
Insightful host who brings data-driven rigor to market discussions.
Great guest diversity and practical takeaways for investors.

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Episode 79: The Trillion-Dollar Question
Q: You mentioned agents. What exactly is an AI agent, and how important is that to the story that you're telling here?
AI agents are systems that autonomously take actions for you across tasks such as booking travel, reserving accommodations, or coordinating logistics, reducing the need for manual input and enabling persistent workflows; this shift is central to the acceleration in returns because it taps into compute usage and creates a 'digital employee' that never sleeps.
Episode 75: From start-up to standout - the young founder shaking up wellness
Q: How do you manage growth and expansion, especially into North America?
Moodi plans a targeted, market-specific approach for North America, with careful attention to price architecture, messaging, branding, and local partnerships to maintain authenticity while scaling.
Episode 75: From start-up to standout - the young founder shaking up wellness
Q: What was the initial product concept and how did it evolve?
The initial concept was a protein powder that nourishes how a person feels, using functional ingredients and adaptogens, and it evolved into a gut-health focused line addressing the gut-brain connection as consumer needs shifted.
Episode 75: From start-up to standout - the young founder shaking up wellness
Q: Tell us about Moodi. When did you start the business?
Kate started Moodi around four years ago after leaving law and business school-driven paths to entrepreneurship. The aim was to empower women through wellness products that support gut health, sleep, and mood rather than just appearance.
Episode 69: Purchasing power under pressure
Q: Tell us, let's talk about that speech you delivered on affordability and purchasing power. Why did you decide to focus on this topic?
Because affordability is a daily concern for households, and understanding the balance between prices, wages, and policy helps explain how monetary policy can support long-term purchasing power rather than just reacting to short-term price spikes.

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2. Maddie Cruickshank
3. John Johnston
4. Kate Gatfield-Jeffries
5. Kate Tyro
6. Carmen Vicelich
7. Paul Conway
8. Murray Harris

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