Investment Scam Alert: What Every Kiwi Needs to Know
Recently, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has warned of a surge in impersonator investment scams. These scams use fake ads and even AI-generated “deepfake” videos of well-known New Zealanders to lure people into bogus investment groups and platforms.
KiwiSaver Contribution Boost: What the 3.5–4% Increase Means for You
The government has announced that starting from 1 April 2026, the default KiwiSaver contribution rate for both employees and employers will increase from 3% to 3.5% of gross pay. Then, on 1 April 2028, this rate will rise again to 4%.
Budget 2025: Key changes to KiwiSaver you should know
The Government has announced a number of changes to the KiwiSaver Scheme as part of Budget 2025 on 25 May 2025. There are quite and few changes and it is likely to affect members differently depending on their circumstances.
How Trump’s New Tariffs Could Affect Your KiwiSaver
On 3rd April, the US President Trump announced new trade tariffs. This included a ‘universal baseline’ tariff of 10% imposed on imports from all countries, including New Zealand, as well as additional ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on imports from around 60 countries with which the US has significant trade deficits. These ‘reciprocal’ tariffs are intended to match […]
It’s time for your annual KiwiSaver Health Check
It’s time for your annual KiwiSaver HealthCheck The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released a statement in June 2024 reminding Kiwis that now is a good time for your annual KiwiSaver Health Check. The announcement aligns with the time when you receive your Annual KiwiSaver Statement. Thus, a great opportunity to analyse your returns on investment […]
Balancing Your KiwiSaver: Mixing Ethics with Smart Money Moves
Balancing your KiwiSaver ethically and financially involves a lot of consideration to find a middle ground.
Baby Boomers Tapping into KiwiSaver Savings: Implications and Trends
We research what’s causing the sudden rise in baby boomers withdrawing their KiwiSaver savings and how this is due to soaring term deposits.
ASB Bank Launches New Aggressive KiwiSaver Fund to Meet Growing Investor Demand
Discover ASB Bank’s Aggressive KiwiSaver Fund for high-growth needs. Feeling lost in the investment maze? Navigate with ease using National Capital’s free KiwiSaver HealthCheck for personalised guidance.
The Rise In KiwiSaver Withdrawals and Suspensions
We research what’s causing the sudden rise in KiwiSaver Withdrawals and suspensions.
NZ Super Fund ‘Assets Under Management’ Reach A Record High – 202
NZ Superfund ‘Assets Under Management’ reached a record high. What is NZ Superfund compared to KiwiSaver.