How many Kiwis has KiwiSaver Saved?
What do we need to do to make our good retirement scheme great?
The answer to the headline is obviously none of our feathered friends, but there are plenty of the human variety who have reason to be thankful. And, with some fine-tuning, we could improve KiwiSaver so it can help many more Kiwis save for a better retirement.
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BNZ cuts KiwiSaver and managed fund feesThursday, September 16th, 2:48PM
In efforts to protect its status as a default KiwiSaver provider, the BNZ will lower fees for its KiwiSaver and YouWealth funds to 0.45% at the end of the month. MORE» |
Best ever returns for NZ Super FundWednesday, September 15th, 7:11AM 1 comment
The NZ Super Fund has posted its strongest annual return in its 20-year existence but says it doesn't expect those high rates of return to continue forever. MORE» |
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Cryptocurrencies: MPs hear the good, bad and ugly
Cryptocurrency advocates say embracing the new digital technology is a once in a generation opportunity while New Zealand's major financial regulators have adopted a more cautious approach to the controversial currency.
Submissions to Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee inquiry into the current and future nature, impact, and risks of cryptocurrencies closed on September 2 with in-person online submissions starting on September 8.
Easy Crypto founder Janine Grainger says cryptocurrencies "...present a massive opportunity for NZ Inc, and should be taken seriously".
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New CEO for the FMAMonday, September 13th, 11:57AM 8 comments
The Financial Markets Authority has announced the appointment of an experienced international regulator to take over from Rob Everett who leaves at the end of October. MORE» |
Saturn brings KiwiSaver business into its orbitSunday, September 12th, 6:00PM
Auckland-based financial planning group Saturn Advice has bought KiwiSaver adviser firm National Capital. MORE» |
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FSC conference changes announced
The Financial Services Council (FSC) conference - ReGenerations Reimagined - which was to be held on September 22 and 23 has been postponed until December with some content going online in October and November. MORE»
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[GRTV] Time for a new code for managers
New Zealand needs a stewardship code that would require institutional investors to be transparent about their investment processes, engage with investee companies and vote at shareholders’ meetings. MORE»
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How many Kiwis has KiwiSaver Saved?
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Surplus growth, membership up for Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society Group has posted a surplus of more than $50 million while also growing its membership numbers by more than 8500 and paying out more than a billion dollars in claims. MORE»
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Hardship clients face credit issues
Clients making mortgage deferral requests during lockdown have been told their hardship status will affect their credit rating, according to an Auckland-based adviser. MORE»
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Craigs IP exec heads to NZX Wealth
Craigs Investment Partners' long-serving head of client services has left the company and has made the move to NZX Wealth Technologies to take up the role of chief operating officer. MORE»
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BNZ goes live with MMC’s registry services for KiwiSaver
BNZ have gone live with MMC’s registry services to support its default KiwiSaver scheme. MORE»
