Saving KiwiSaver: why contributions matter more than fees
Fees have been in the spotlight recently but Mint head of sales and marketing, David Boyle, explains why we need to dig deeper to understand what is really stopping KiwiSaver members from saving...
KiwiSaver fees have hogged the headlines more than ever over the last year, sparked first by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) ‘value for money’ crusade in 2020 before culminating in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) default scheme announcement last month.
The regulator, of course, has a duty to monitor fees under its mandate to oversee KiwiSaver...MORE»
Investor demand sees Kernel launch range of sustainable fundsThursday, June 3rd, 6:27PM
Investment advisors and wholesale investors now have access to three new sustainable funds which give their clients exposure to domestic and international markets with a sustainable and ESG overlay. MORE» |
Pathfinder and ACC invest in All Black's mental health initiativeFriday, May 28th, 2:37PM
KiwiSaver provider Pathfinder and the Accident Compensation Corporation have teamed up with Mentemia, both investing in the workplace wellbeing platform founded by Sir John Kirwin and tech entrepreneur Adam Clark. MORE» |
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Investors and traders both want good returns but are polar oppositesTuesday, May 18th, 6:53AM
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Inflation about to hit Main StreetWednesday, May 12th, 12:56PM
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KiwiSaver: Young Kiwis in the wrong fund
The FMA are calling on young Kiwis to check they are in the right KiwiSaver fund following the large-scale switching during Covid-19 market fluctuations. MORE»
Kiwi Wealth invests more into private equity
Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver has committed up to $50 million to leading investment firm Pioneer Capital with a focus on New Zealand businesses exporting high-value products and services in large international markets. MORE»
A KiwiSaver's pandemic panic
A recent complaint investigated by Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) has highlighted the need for personal finance advice before making hasty decisions around changing KiwiSaver fund types. MORE»
Pathfinder first carbon-neutral KiwiSaver
Fresh off its merger with Alvarium, Pathfinder has announced that its award-winning KiwiSaver fund is going carbon neutral and changing its name. MORE»
KiwiSaver funds bankroll community housing
Generate and Caresaver KiwiSaver are backing a community housing initiative seeking to raise $100 million in funding for as many as 300 low-cost houses, much of it to be built on unused urban church land. MORE»
IRD to fork out $6.6 million for KiwiSaver pay delay
After delays due to a move to a new technology platform, the IRD are having to compensate many KiwiSaver accounts to the tune of $6.6 million. MORE»
Default KiwiSaver: Which providers are fighting to keep their status?
[Updated] Despite a shroud of secrecy from MBIE, Good Returns can report that 7/9 default KiwiSaver providers have applied to retain their status, with two notable exceptions keeping quiet. MORE»
MJW KiwiSaver survey reveals balanced and growth fund overlaps
A survey by MJW Investments looking at the performance of KiwiSaver funds over the last ten years reveals a large overlap between balanced and growth funds. MORE»
