Articles tagged with 'Sam Stubbs'
KiwiSaver fees - Sam says the big players are ripping you off
1 October 2021 - Sam Stubbs says the biggest KiwiSaver managers are ripping Kiwis off after the FMA revealed just how much was made in fees by KiwiSaver scheme providers over the past year.
Loss leader or game-changer? - the first zero-fee KiwiSaver fund
10 September 2021 - There have been mixed reactions to NZ Funds' zero-fee KiwiSaver fund coming to market with some commentators saying it's a bold move while others say it's simply a "loss leader".
Simplicity cuts floating rate to 1.9%
18 June 2021 - Default KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has slashed its variable rate mortgage to 1.9%, one of the lowest rates available in the market.
Bye bye big banks - New KiwiSaver default fund providers celebrate
14 May 2021 - It's been a day of celebrations for KiwiSaver default providers, especially for the two new fund managers - Simplicity and Smartshares.
Stubbs: Take KiwiSaver fees issue to court
26 August 2020 - The Financial Markets Authority should take court action to set a benchmark for what is an unreasonable KiwiSaver fee, Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs says.
Simplicity trims fees
2 March 2020 - Simplicity has trimmed its fees and made it easier to invest in its non-KiwiSaver funds.
Active comes out on top in FMA debate
19 February 2020 - Active management was declared the winner on the night when the Financial Markets Authority debate pitted fund managers against each other to discuss what strategy delivered the best outcome for investors.
Simplicity declares war with 2.95% mortgage
3 October 2019 - Non-profit KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has declared war on the major banks by launching a 2.95% mortgage for first-home buyers.
Strong response expected to KiwiSaver default review: Govt
20 September 2019 - Government officials expected the discussion paper proposing reform of the KiwiSaver default fund arrangement would provoke "full and rigorous debate", a cabinet paper reveals.
KiwiWealth takes aim at Simplicity
7 August 2019 - KiwiWealth says some fund managers are shirking their duty when responsible investing gets ‘too hard’.
Ethical investing on human rights grounds 'too hard' - Simplicity
31 July 2019 - Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs says New Zealand managers only have so much control over international investments and that it's "too hard" to make exclusions on human rights grounds.
Concerns KiwiSaver bill could be stopped
19 February 2019 - There are concerns that a bill that would make it easier for foster children to access KiwiSaver may be stopped in its tracks.
Bank fund managers 'conflicted on exclusions'
23 July 2018 - KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has hit back at claims that sector exclusions are not the best way to manage investments responsibly, saying banks have a conflict of interest that stops them achieving the best outcomes in New Zealand.
KiwiFund could have unfair advantage
18 December 2017 - A Government-run KiwiSaver scheme would have an unfair disadvantage that could push other providers out of business.
Simplicity offers income option
22 September 2017 - KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has signed a deal with variable annuity firm Lifetime Retirement Income, to provide a new KiwiSaver fund that offers retirees an income for life.
Getting to Know: Toni Dodds
15 September 2017 - She's Fred's daughter, but don't hold that against Toni Dodds.
Big cake for small market share
3 September 2017 - Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme has had its first birthday celebrating achieving "half of 1% of the KiwiSaver market." In its first 12 months the scheme has...
Fisher joins Rich List
24 July 2017 - A familiar face for advisers has been named among the country's richest people.
Stubbs on attack with fee calculator
16 June 2017 - Access to financial advice is a key KiwiSaver benefit that will help New Zealanders achieve the best possible retirement outcome, Booster’s joint chief executive says, as a new provider takes an aggressive swing at the big guys.
Stubbs launches not-for-profit KiwiSaver scheme
1 August 2016 - A new, low-fee KiwiSaver scheme being launched today will be a good fit for financial advisers who work on a fee basis, its managing director says.
Stubbs looking to launch new KiwiSaver offer
20 May 2016 - [UPDATED] Former Tower Investments boss Sam Stubbs is staying tight-lipped about his latest venture, but Good Returns understands it is a fee-based KiwiSaver scheme.