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Advice clients’ KiwiSaver balances shine

GoodReturns — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:09:50 +1300

Default switch may have pushed more KiwiSaver members to riskier funds

GoodReturns — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:23:47 +1300

A move to change the settings of default funds may have skewed their returns lower, and pushed more KiwiSaver members to take risk, one commentator says.

ACT wants to make KiwiSaver earnings tax exempt

GoodReturns — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:04:56 +1300

ACT wants to remove tax from KiwiSaver earnings, in a move it says would add hundreds of thousands of dollars to New Zealanders’ accounts.

KiwiSaver non-contributing rates high, but there is some nuance to them

GoodReturns — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:23:31 +1300

KiwiSaver continues to have a contribution problem – but some providers say it may not be as bad as it first appears.

Hardship withdrawals fall but may be short-lived

GoodReturns — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:34:03 +1300

New data from Inland Revenue shows the number of KiwiSaver hardship applications processed has fallen to a level not seen since 2024, but there is a warning it might not last.

KiwiSaver fees cheaper than Australian super, research suggests

Staff reporters — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:21:58 +1200

New research shows KiwiSaver fees are lower, as a median, than those of Australia, despite the scheme being a fraction of the size.

What's driving adviser-led KiwiSaver switches?

Staff reporters — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:15:38 +1200

Fund type, not manager the key driver of KiwiSaver returns, Simplicity economist says

Staff reporters — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +1200

Advisers are likely to add the most value by helping KiwiSaver clients make sure they are in the right type of fund, rather than picking the right manager, Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub says.

Can AI pick the best KiwiSaver provider?

Staff reporters — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +1200

KiwiSaver members should think carefully about accepting AI recommendations for the best provider, one AI marketing specialist says.

Banks lose KiwiSaver share

Staff reporters — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:21 +1200

Banks’ share of the KiwiSaver market has dropped significantly over recent years, as more providers enter the market and investors are offered more options.

KiwiMonster enhances adviser reports

Staff reporters — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:03:06 +1200

There is growing demand from advisers for research and information to help KiwiSaver clients, one advice technology firm says.

Active managers slip down KiwiSaver tables

GoodReturns — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +1200

A number of active KiwiSaver providers have failed to fire in the past year, while passive management has come to the fore.

Sharesies' KiwiSaver still going for growth, reaches break-even on cash flow

Jenny Ruth — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +1200

Sharesies KiwiSaver offering was marginally cash-flow-positive in the year ended March but its general manager says the focus is still on growth and enhancing its products.

Annual reviews ‘not serving clients’

GoodReturns — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +1200

KiwiSaver advisers who are reviewing their clients’ investments on an annual basis probably aren’t serving them as well as they could, the founder of an AI business says.

Give Total Rem the flick if KiwiSaver compulsory

GoodReturns — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers want more clarity on how total remuneration packages will be treated with any move towards compulsion.

National plays KiwiSaver card

GoodReturns — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +1200

National is proposing a range of changes to KiwiSaver if it returns to power, including making the scheme compulsory.

Adviser complains about KiwiSaver campaign

GoodReturns — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +1200

A financial adviser worried about ASB’s marketing campaign for its KiwiSaver schemes has taken his complaint to the Financial Markets Authority.

New fund tool to compare KiwiSaver returns, connect advisers

GoodReturns — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +1200

A new fund finder tool is designed to offer a more user-friendly way for people to compare their KiwiSaver options.

KiwiSaver balances lift but some members left behind

GoodReturns — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:24:00 +1200

New data from the Retirement Commission shows balances have increased year-on-year, but some people are still being left behind.

Call for change in way New Zealanders shown their retirement savings future

GoodReturns — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:53:00 +1200

New Zealanders may be underestimating how much they need to save for retirement – and calculators that tell different stories aren’t helping, one consultant says.