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New fund tool to compare KiwiSaver returns, connect advisers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +1200

A new fund finder tool is designed to offer a more user-friendly way for people to compare their KiwiSaver options.

KiwiSaver balances lift but some members left behind

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:24:00 +1200

New data from the Retirement Commission shows balances have increased year-on-year, but some people are still being left behind.

Call for change in way New Zealanders shown their retirement savings future

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:53:00 +1200

New Zealanders may be underestimating how much they need to save for retirement – and calculators that tell different stories aren’t helping, one consultant says.

KiwiSaver value for money not set and forget

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +1200

Financial advisers need to remember that value-for-money is an ongoing expectation in KiwiSaver, one financial advice technology specialist says, not something that can be dealt with once and ticked off.

FMA takes pulse of KiwiSaver private assets

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +1200

KiwiSaver managers are likely to expand their allocation to private assets in the coming years, the Financial Markets Authority says, but one investment adviser says there should be more demand for it than there is.

Industry wary of KiwiSaver changes

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers are cautiously supportive of changes to make it easier for farmers to buy homes – but would prefer the tinkering with the system stopped.

What KiwiSaver changes do managers agree on?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +1200

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the recent FSC Outlook come to us with your five best ideas and let's see what we can do. So Good Returns asked some fund managers for their top five KiwiSaver change ideas.

Political parties given outline of KiwiSaver 2.0

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:02:00 +1200

Director and investor Fraser Whineray has delivered his plan for “KiwiSaver 2.0” to political parties this week.

Advising on KiwiSaver can create "a moat" for adviser's businesses: Generate

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:56:00 +1200

Generate says providing advice on KiwiSaver can help create “a moat” around an adviser’s business.

Industry wary of KiwiSaver changes

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:05:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers are cautiously supportive of changes to make it easier for farmers to buy homes – but would prefer the tinkering with the system stopped.

Debtfix takes hardship off providers’ hands

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:13:00 +1200

Debt solution charity Debtfix is working with a growing number of KiwiSaver providers, to help them handle their financial hardship withdrawal workload.

Call for money for kids as part of KiwiSaver 2.0

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +1200

Redirecting government KiwiSaver contributions to children and young people could be a way to set them up for life, at little additional cost, KiwiSaver providers say.

Low-fee KiwiSaver providers to the fore in Morningstar survey

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:02:00 +1200

Kernel is celebrating taking the top spot for the high-growth and cash categories in its first three full years.

Should KiwiSaver hardship applications be centralised?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1200

KiwiSaver withdrawal numbers are up, but it’s not an easy process to go through, one adviser says.

KiwiSaver providers hope for political accord

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:14:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers are hoping this is the year that politicians can work together on a better future for the retirement savings scheme.
It is shaping up to be an election issue.

Should KiwiSaver be compulsory?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:17:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers are divided on whether it is appropriate for the scheme to be made compulsory.

Kiwimonster offers advisers KiwiSaver insights

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1200

A new tool will give advisers more information to help them make KiwiSaver decisions with their clients.

Paying advisers for KiwiSaver advice

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:26:00 +1200

Amova (nee Nikko) has rolled out a new remuneration option for advisers offering KiwiSaver advice.

Super alone won’t cut it in retirement

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:29:00 +1200

New expenditure guidelines show how much New Zealanders need in their KiwiSaver to retire comfortably.

Morningstar to look under the hood of KiwiSaver funds

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:13:00 +1200

Morningstar plans to expand its coverage and research of KiwiSaver funds in New Zealand.

KiwiSaver turns 18 with $123 billion under management, but 30% aren't contributing

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:29:00 +1200

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass unveiled the KiwiSaver Annual Report 2025 at the FSC Conference.

Consilium reports increased demand for KiwiWRAP

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:55:00 +1200

Consilium says it has seen a surge in advisers using its KiwiWRAP KiwiSaver scheme along with an increasing interest in personalised KiwiSaver advice from high-balance investors.

Lots of $2 billion milestones

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:33:00 +1200

Three companies have celebrated $2 billion milestones recently.

Sharesies KiwiSaver set to break even as funds soar

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:10:00 +1200

Sharesies’ KiwiSaver scheme should tip over into break-even and profitability in the current financial year, says the company’s KiwiSaver general manager Matt Macpherson.

Investors make dramatic shift to riskier KiwiSaver funds: FMA

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:52:00 +1200

The Financial Markets Authority says there has been a."dramatic" shift of KiwiSaver funds to riskier assets and one fund manager says that's a good thing.

KiwiSaver is the future of financial advice: Bascand

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:05:00 +1200

More than a million people will be seeking advice on their KiwiSaver, Harbour Asset Management co-chief executive Andrew Bascand says.

KiwiSaver contribution rates to increase; Cuts to Govt contribution

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:06:00 +1200

The Government is increasing contribution rates to KiwiSaver, but at the same time reducing, and in some cases, removing the member tax credit.

Generate KiwiSaver customers most satisfied

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:13:00 +1200

Boutique providers have taken out the top spots in Consumer New Zealand’s KiwiSaver survey with Generate awarded People’s Choice.

Advisor relationships on Sharesies' radar

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:29:00 +1200

Investment platform Sharesies is turning its mind to how it can work more closely with advisors now it has its latest KiwiSaver scheme options up and running.

Milford's KiwiSaver shines while ANZ enjoys a rare March qtr

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:39:00 +1200

Milford Asset Management’s KiwiSaver funds enjoyed a better performance than all other KiwiSaver funds in the March quarter but returns were generally poor, the latest Melville Jessup Weaver survey shows.

Volatility and Illiquidity to become KiwiSaver norm

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:08:00 +1200

Advisers will need to do plenty of client hand-holding as balances increasingly battle volatility and managers delve into more illiquid assets, according to research house Morningstar.

KiwiSaver or KiwiTaxer? The changes high on adviser wishlists

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:05:00 +1200

There remains no real incentive for clients to direct extra contributions into KiwiSaver, so long as New Zealand is still a global outlier in its choice of tax structure around retirement savings, according to one financial advisory firm leader.

No lid on KiwiSaver fees as balances grow

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1200

As KiwiSaver balances continue to swell the scheme is becoming a cash cow for investment managers, prompting one industry observer to question why there is not more downward pressure on fees.

Lock-up vs liquid: why a KiwiSaver cornerstone could change

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:08:00 +1200

With confidence in KiwiSaver underpinned by members’ ability to switch funds types and providers at a drop of hat, just how that will marry with long-term investment in potentially illiquid private assets remains in question.

KiwiSaver market share leader ANZ at bottom of performance table

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:08:00 +1200

The latest Morningstar KiwiSaver report shows the largest provider, ANZ with $22 billion under management, continues to be outperformed by most other providers in the core diversified fund categories.

KiwiSaver members open to sacrificing more for future gain

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:55:00 +1200

There appears to be an appetite among KiwiSaver members to take home less pay now in order to boost their retirement savings, according to a survey by investment platform Sharesies

Appeal of one-stop shop helps drive Sharesies’ KiwiSaver growth

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:46:00 +1200

Sharesies is a recent arrival on the KiwiSaver scene but says it’s finding favour with customers who access all their investments in one place.

Simple still best amid growing investment literacy

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1200

KiwiSaver members will likely be keeping a closer eye on their balances as their pot grows but for most a straightforward management approach remains the best fit, says Milford Asset Management’s Head of KiwiSaver and Retail.

“Heartbreaking” hardship applications a challenge for KiwiSaver providers

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:17:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers are questioning whether they are adequately equipped to deal with hardship applications, with some wanting to see a centralised service established for savers who need to access their funds.

KiwiSaver assets grow to $117.6 bill

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:54:00 +1200

The KiwiSaver pot grew by $7 billion to $117.6 billion in the third quarter of this year with QuayStreet, Milford and Generate highlighted as some of the strong performers over the long term.