Beat the Bank is the podcast helping Kiwi's build real long-term wealth.<br /> Each fortnight, we talk with investors, founders, and financial experts to unpack how wealth is actually built, through smarter investing and financial decisions.<br /> Hosted by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima/">Ben Stewart</a>, <hr />presented by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.venture.co.nz/wealth">Venture</a>.<br /> Podcast produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://fanaticals.co.nz">Fanaticals</a>.
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Beat the Bank is the podcast helping Kiwi's build real long-term wealth.<br /> Each fortnight, we talk with investors, founders, and financial experts to unpack how wealth is actually built, through smarter investing and financial decisions.<br /> Hosted by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima/">Ben Stewart</a>, <hr />presented by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.venture.co.nz/wealth">Venture</a>.<br /> Podcast produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://fanaticals.co.nz">Fanaticals</a>.
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4/15/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Why The World’s Biggest Investors Think Differently
<p>Most people think successful investing is about picking the right stocks.</p><p>The reality? The world’s biggest investors focus on something else first.</p><p>Welcome to Beat the Bank, hosted by Ben Stewart, and proudly brought to you by Venture.</p><p>In this episode, Ben sits down with Chris Douglas, Principal at Māpua Wealth. They unpack how institutions like NZ Super Fund, ACC and large iwi build wealth, why asset allocation matters more than stock picking, and what everyday investors can learn from the world’s biggest portfolios.</p><p>They also discuss why New Zealand investors often have too much home bias, the rise of private markets and infrastructure investing, and whether Bitcoin has earned its place as a legitimate asset class.</p>
June 23, 2026
The Biggest Mistake NZ Property Buyers Make
<p>Most people think they make money when they sell a property.</p><p>The reality? You make your money when you buy it.</p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben Stewart</a> and proudly brought to you by Venture: <a href="https://www.venture.co.nz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">venture.co.nz</a></p><p>In this episode, Ben sits down with Hunter Dean, Mortgage Adviser at Venture. They unpack the biggest mistakes property buyers make, why overpaying can set you back years, and how to think about property as a financial transaction rather than an emotional decision.</p><p>They also discuss why property may not double every 10 years like it has in the past, how investors can add value to properties, and the strategies people use to build wealth through property over the long term.</p><p>Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!</p>
June 10, 2026
The Truth About Finding The Next Nvidia
<p>Everyone wants to find the next Nvidia.</p><p>The challenge is that the biggest winners only look obvious in hindsight. Ten years ago, Nvidia was just another stock. Today, everyone wishes they bought it.</p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ben Stewart</a> and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: <a href="https://www.venture.co.nz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.venture.co.nz</a></p><p>This week on Beat the Bank, Ben sits down with Marek Krzeczkowski — Head of Investment Strategy & Quant at Smart — to unpack why most investors struggle to pick winning stocks, the role diversification plays in building long-term wealth, and why ETFs have become one of the fastest-growing ways to invest.</p><p>They also break down the biggest mistakes beginners make, how thematic investing actually works, and why trying to find the next big winner is often harder than people think.</p>
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