Investment Scam Alert: What Every Kiwi Needs to Know
Recently, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has warned of a surge in impersonator investment scams.
KiwiSaver Contribution Boost: What the 3.5–4% Increase Means for You
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: Mixing Ethics with Smart Money Move Big news in the KiwiSaver world! Companies managing KiwiSaver funds are making some changes in how they invest. They’re cutting ties with companies that don’t meet ethical standards, according to Mindful Money, an ethical rating site. This shift is the biggest we’ve seen in the last […]
Baby Boomers Tapping into KiwiSaver Savings: Implications and Trends
Baby Boomers Tapping into KiwiSaver Savings: Implications and Trends The KiwiSaver program is a vital component of New Zealand’s retirement savings landscape. Established in 2007, it is designed to encourage New Zealand citizens to save for retirement by providing various incentives and investment options. In recent years, there has been a significant and surprising trend […]
ASB Bank Launches New Aggressive KiwiSaver Fund to Meet Growing Investor Demand
ASB Bank has introduced a new aggressive KiwiSaver fund, the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme Aggressive Fund. This fund is designed to provide customers with the potential for the highest long-term investment returns among ASB’s offerings, with a significant emphasis on growth assets. Adam Boyd, ASB’s Executive General Manager of Personal Banking, highlighted the increasing customer demand […]
The Rise In KiwiSaver Withdrawals and Suspensions
The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals and suspensions KiwiSaver is a widely adopted retirement savings scheme in New Zealand designed to help individuals save for retirement. The government established this individual savings scheme to provide financial support for retirement, funded by KiwiSaver participants, contributions from employers and the New Zealand government. To encourage KiwiSaver participation, the […]
NZ Super Fund ‘Assets Under Management’ Reach A Record High – 202
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super Fund) recently achieved an unassuming yet remarkable milestone, with assets under management now totalling $65.4 billion. This fund was established 22 years ago to make superannuation costs more affordable as the average population age increases. The NZ Super Fund was designed by the government to help save and […]