How to fix the retirement system
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has issued her wish list to improve the retirement system, calling for cross party agreement, trialling sidecars and more.
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson is recommending increasing government KiwiSaver contributions for low income earners while removing or phasing out government contributions for higher income earners.
Wrightson is also recommending increasing government parental leave contributions to $1,000 regardless of whether employees make KiwiSaver contributions while on leave, mandating ongoing employer ...MORE»
NZX edges lower as Infratil, profit-taking weighThursday, November 13th, 7:34PM
New Zealand’s sharemarket closed broadly flat on Thursday as investors indulged in a mild profit-taking amid a dearth of news to provide firm direction. MORE» |
Investors eye local recoveryWednesday, November 12th, 7:49AM
In its latest Investment Outlook Harbour Asset Management discusses reaction to the mega-cap tech stocks recent announcements along with how it is positioning its portfolios at the moment. MORE» |
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The Great Yield Reset: Why Income Is Back in Focus on the NZX
After two years dominated by tightening cycles and deposit rates beginning with a “6”, the income conversation is shifting again.
By: David Fyfe, Portfolio Manager for the Mint NZ SRI Equity Fund.
Falling wholesale rates, a softer OCR path, and inflation easing but still near the top of the Reserve Bank’s band are reshaping where investors look for steady returns.
For much of 2024, a 6% term deposit was the easy choice. But with the OCR now at 2.5% and markets still expecting further easing through 2026, reinvestment ...MORE»
Paying advisers for KiwiSaver adviceFriday, November 7th, 7:26AM
Amova (nee Nikko) has rolled out a new remuneration option for advisers offering KiwiSaver advice. MORE» |
Financial stress stabilises while household credit demand picks upThursday, November 6th, 7:52AM
Household stress has started to decline as debt-servicing costs have fallen, the Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report shows. MORE» |
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The wedge edge for businesses and trusts
Wedge is making its high interest on-call account available to business and trusts. MORE»
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
After years of neglecting the adviser market, the investment manager is going on the charm offensive. MORE»
Investors eye local recovery
In its latest Investment Outlook Harbour Asset Management discusses reaction to the mega-cap tech stocks recent announcements along with how it is positioning its portfolios at the moment. MORE»
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Life and health: a tale of two sectors
The Reserve Bank’s Financial Stability Report shows life and health insurance going in wildly different directions on profitability and premiums. MORE»
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Baden Martin steps down as NZFSG CEO
After two years as NZ Financial Services Group's chief executive Baden Martin has decided to leave the company. MORE»
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Booster adds senior portfolio manager
Booster recruits from the FMA to fill investment role. MORE»
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Paying advisers for KiwiSaver advice
Amova (nee Nikko) has rolled out a new remuneration option for advisers offering KiwiSaver advice. MORE»
