Murray + Co is an independent investment bank that provides professional, expert financial advice through its four divisions: Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Private Equity and Property Advisory.

We act as financial advisor and arranger to build and protect value for our clients. Founded in 2004, we are based in Christchurch (New Zealand) with an established domestic and international network of clients, investors, financiers and professional contacts.

Our corporate finance services focus on corporate transactions, capital raising, project financing and corporate advisory services. Our wealth management services are portfolio management, investment advice, and sharebroking. Our property advisory services focus on analysis, structuring, funding and execution of property related transactions. Our private equity activities are conducted through Murray Capital.

We are selective in our engagements, enabling us to commit extensive senior resource to each client, thereby gaining a deep understanding of their activities and critical objectives.

We work closely with our clients to ensure they can withstand key financial and strategic challenges, are positioned to exploit opportunities and can reach their full potential.

Our team of professionals provides a unique combination of knowledge, experience and contacts spanning domestic and international markets. Our people have exceptional backgrounds and are supported by a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board comprising experts in governance, investment banking, wealth management and principal investment. In addition, our private equity and wealth management divisions are supported by Investment Committees: Wealth Management Investment Committee and Rakaia Fund Investment Committee.

Murray + Co is authorised by the New Zealand Stock Exchange to act as a Sponsor and as an Advising Firm, and our people are members of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc. Murray + Co is not a registered bank.

Our firm is majority-owned by its principals, with external stakes held by Asset Management and First NZ Capital.

Recent News

Summer Internship
Applications for the Murray + Co Summer Internship 2012-13 close April 5.
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Otago student wins Murray + Co Scholarship
Laura Manson, of Otago University, has been awarded the 2011 Murray + Co Investment Banking Scholarship. Laura is studying towards a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance. Chris Milne, head of Corporate Finance at Murray + Co, said the scholarship aimed to reward students of a high calibre who were striving for success.

Justin Murray’s views on the Christchurch rebuild – The Press
Architectural practice Warren and Mahoney interview Justin Murray on the Christchurch rebuild. Read More

Property Advisory
Murray + Co has established a property advisory division and appointed Andrew Carswell to lead the unit.

Corporate Services Manager
Penny Land joins Murray + Co as corporate services manager.

Government appointment to CIAL
Justin Murray, Managing Director of Murray + Co, has been appointed by the Minister for State Owned Enterprises Hon Tony Ryall as a crown representative director on the board of Christchurch International Airport Ltd. CIAL has six directors appointed by the shareholders – four by Christchurch City Holdings Ltd and two by the New Zealand Government. Justin is also on the Advisory Board of the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust. The Trust will distribute money from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, established by the Government. Advisory board members have been chosen as respected Christchurch and Canterbury people whose experience, interest and knowledge will help the trustees. He was also part of a Christchurch delegation, which visited San Francisco in May to gain valuable insight into its rebuild programme following the 1989 earthquake.