‘Investing was my way out’: CMC Markets’ Chris Smith on building wealth – Money Talks

Home / BusinessLiam DannBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·13 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM8 mins to read‌CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to talk about the investing bug that started when he was 16.“I’ve got high risk tolerance,” says CMC Markets New Zealand managing director Chris Smith.“I love betting on NRL games. It’s all within reason, but I just love the idea of it. It makes me more engaged in sport.” It makes sense that Smith, who’s also been engaged with share AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.