Kiwisaver changes

Brian Easton says understanding KiwiSaver’s history helps make sense of the current trajectory of the voluntary savings scheme

Brian Easton says understanding KiwiSaver’s history helps make sense of the current trajectory of the voluntary savings scheme

Patrick Nolan says the steady compounding pressure of more NZ Super claimants per active worker needs to be addressed. Who pays more, how soon, and what other public services need to be adjusted?

Patrick Nolan says the steady compounding pressure of more NZ Super claimants per active worker needs to be addressed. Who pays more, how soon, and what other public services need to be adjusted?

Self-employed New Zealanders make up a growing share of the workforce. But a report by the Retirement Commission and Hnry shows they're being left behind when it comes to KiwiSaver and retirement

Self-employed New Zealanders make up a growing share of the workforce. But a report by the Retirement Commission and Hnry shows they're being left behind when it comes to KiwiSaver and retirement

Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

New report says only 44% of New Zealanders feel prepared for retirement

New report says only 44% of New Zealanders feel prepared for retirement

Patrick Nolan says getting our retirement policy right now is important for the long-term, young people and future generations

Patrick Nolan says getting our retirement policy right now is important for the long-term, young people and future generations

 Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups

 Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups

ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap

ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap

Government reforms will allow $120 billion currently in KiwiSaver funds to be more easily invested in private assets, changes also on the way for NZX to make it less ‘unattractive’

Government reforms will allow $120 billion currently in KiwiSaver funds to be more easily invested in private assets, changes also on the way for NZX to make it less ‘unattractive’

Almost $7 billion sweetens the pot of KiwiSaver funds under management during the September quarter

Almost $7 billion sweetens the pot of KiwiSaver funds under management during the September quarter

Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices

Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices

KiwiSaver faces growing pains in its 17th year as industry calls for changes to the system in order to boost retirement readiness and not leave people behind

KiwiSaver faces growing pains in its 17th year as industry calls for changes to the system in order to boost retirement readiness and not leave people behind

Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy

Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy

New Zealanders are falling short on retirement savings – is it time to boost KiwiSaver contributions?

New Zealanders are falling short on retirement savings – is it time to boost KiwiSaver contributions?

The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s

The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s