KiwiSaver and social responsibility
Some claims of "social responsibility" may need a bit of further investigation. Michael Lang elaborates.
HOW SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE IS YOUR KIWISAVER MANAGER?
Advisers who have been in business for a decade or more will be aware of the power of fads, or as they’re commonly marketed in finance: investment themes. Investment themes are powerful because they can be packaged into a product and used to raise capital.
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