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the Shape of Money website is owned and managed by Simon Hardie. The website was launched in 2001.

Qualifications and Accreditations

Simon is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He was admitted to the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1995.

Simon has a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University. He has undertaken further study in finance through Victoria University and the Australian Securities Institute. Simon has also completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (endorsed in Financial Planning) through Massey University. In addition, he has also completed various AdviserLink Financial Planning, Business Insurance and Risk Management courses. He qualified as a Certified Financial Planner in 2007