Kiwisaver changes
Brian Easton says understanding KiwiSaver’s history helps make sense of the current trajectory of the voluntary savings scheme
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s