Meet Dr Rodger Spiller
Dr. Rodger Spiller
FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR
At a young age, Rodger realised that money and business have a major influence in the way the world works – for better or often worse. In the 1970s, inspired by New Zealand’s earliest ethical investors, Rodger chose to focus his career on making a difference. Driven by a desire to help and inspire others, he became a pioneering leader in ethical investment and ethical business.
“Rodger is the real father of ethical investing in New Zealand.”
- NewstalkZB, Smart Money, 3 October, 2021
Blogs from Rodger
Explore insights from Jessica Zarzycki on global sustainable bonds, ethical investing, and how fixed income can drive both returns and positive impact.
Celebrate Earth Day 2025 (April 22nd)! Learn about "Consciousness-Centered Stewardship: An Indigenous Standpoint," a new article exploring Māori philosophy (kaitiakitanga) for ethical investment, leadership, and sustainability. Discover resources for inner development and ethical investing.
Extracts from an Ethical Investment Week interview where Christine Gallagher, host and producer of the Wide Open Air Exchange program delved into Rodger’s early inspirations. The interview explores Rodger's early interests, particularly how they were shaped by his upbringing in a socially conscious household. Christine is intrigued by how Rodger's childhood environment, infused with his mother's spirit of seeking and activism, particularly against apartheid through methods like divestment, sparked his interest in making a difference through business.
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) celebrates World Investor Week (Oct 7-13) empowering investors with insights in critical areas including sustainable finance. It is heartening to see the spotlight on how sustainable finance is revolutionising investment opportunities, albeit with complexities and challenges.
World Financial Planning Day (WFPD) is a global event to help raise awareness of the value of financial planning. It is a perfect opportunity for individuals and families around the world to take positive steps toward controlling their financial lives—now and in the future.
WFPD is organised by the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). In this blog we highlight findings from the recent ‘FPSB Value of Financial Planning Report’, based on extensive Global Consumer Research of 15,332 consumers.
The World Choir Games, often regarded as the choral equivalent of the Olympics, is a spectacle that celebrates harmony, unity, and the transformative impact of music. Scheduled to take place in Auckland in July 2024, this prestigious event will host over 300 choirs and more than 20,000 participants from around the world.
Podcasts from Rodger
Explore sustainably investing in international shares with Tom King from Nanuk Asset Management.
Explore sustainably investing in international shares with Greg Liddell from Betashares.
Explore sustainably investing in international shares through the lens of our unique Four Ps approach.
Discover powerful inner development insights that can support you as an ethical investor or ethical business leader.
In our second episode I undertake an in-depth interview with Jane Arnott about the state of business ethics in New Zealand and how this can be raised.
Our first episode features an interview with a new Money Matters client, Mark. Together, Rodger and Mark explore the why, what and how of the ethical investment journey.
Your Money Matters Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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