Anderson launches new fund options
Kernel – a new digital investment provider wants to offer investors and advisers more choice.
Former Smartshares head of product Dean Anderson is launching Kernel, which is described as a digital wealth solution that will provide a new range of index-tracking funds to the adviser network, as well as direct to the public.
“While we’ve seen a revolution in fintech, the investing space to date hasn’t seen much in the way of digital transformation,” Anderson said.
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The Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Regulations 2019 require annual statements sent to KiwiSaver members from next year to include a total retirement savings and retirement income projection.
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