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KiwiSaver fees

Hardship withdrawals and savings suspensions have jumped in the past year as households struggle with the high cost of living
20th Sep 23, 5:00am
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Hardship withdrawals and savings suspensions have jumped in the past year as households struggle with the high cost of living
New Zealand's rating drops in Morningstar analysis on fees and expenses for managed funds, with a risk of 'falling behind global peers'
31st Mar 22, 5:36pm
by Toby Allen
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New Zealand's rating drops in Morningstar analysis on fees and expenses for managed funds, with a risk of 'falling behind global peers'
A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds
15th May 21, 5:00am
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A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds
Simplicity and Smartshares to become default KiwiSaver providers, while ANZ, AMP, ASB, Fisher Funds and Mercer won't have their contracts renewed
14th May 21, 9:52am
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Simplicity and Smartshares to become default KiwiSaver providers, while ANZ, AMP, ASB, Fisher Funds and Mercer won't have their contracts renewed
FMA plans more work on KiwiSaver fees, says eye will be on the conduct of default providers ahead of the next round of default appointments
13th Feb 19, 4:16pm
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FMA plans more work on KiwiSaver fees, says eye will be on the conduct of default providers ahead of the next round of default appointments
Amid growing frustration at the continuing increase in KiwiSaver fees, the FMA plans a data-driven analytical review of fees
9th Oct 18, 2:00pm
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Amid growing frustration at the continuing increase in KiwiSaver fees, the FMA plans a data-driven analytical review of fees
Boutique fund manager and investment magazine publisher launch KiwiSaver scheme with subscription-style fee structure and 'genuine' active management
25th Jul 18, 1:14pm
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Boutique fund manager and investment magazine publisher launch KiwiSaver scheme with subscription-style fee structure and 'genuine' active management
Bank lobby voices concerns over NZ First's bid to have a government-guaranteed, government-run KiwiSaver provider that prioritises local investment 
19th Apr 18, 9:20am
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Bank lobby voices concerns over NZ First's bid to have a government-guaranteed, government-run KiwiSaver provider that prioritises local investment 
KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering' 
22nd Feb 18, 2:47pm
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KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering' 
Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
22nd Dec 17, 10:09am
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Lack of enthusiasm from major parties for New Zealand First's government-run KiwiSaver provider pitch with Labour non-committal
FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
21st Nov 17, 7:36am
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FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
FMA report on KiwiSaver exposes complacent default providers, banks slow to cut fees, and niche KiwiSaver providers' possible avoidance of low income earners
5th Oct 17, 9:15am
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FMA report on KiwiSaver exposes complacent default providers, banks slow to cut fees, and niche KiwiSaver providers' possible avoidance of low income earners
The Financial Markets Authority gives KiwiSaver providers two options for fee disclosure, outlines its preference 
19th Jul 17, 12:08pm
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The Financial Markets Authority gives KiwiSaver providers two options for fee disclosure, outlines its preference 
FMA 'leaning heavily' on KiwiSaver providers as confidence in NZ's financial markets is lowest among KiwiSaver investors and highest among property investors
29th May 17, 3:06pm
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FMA 'leaning heavily' on KiwiSaver providers as confidence in NZ's financial markets is lowest among KiwiSaver investors and highest among property investors
Goldsmith takes pity on banks for having to invest $1 million on IT upgrades needed to disclose KiwiSaver members' fees in dollar terms
14th Dec 16, 7:50am
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Goldsmith takes pity on banks for having to invest $1 million on IT upgrades needed to disclose KiwiSaver members' fees in dollar terms
Diane Maxwell urges Govt to increase the minimum KiwiSaver contribution rate from 3% to 4%; Calls for over-65s to be allowed to join KiwiSaver & more contribution rate options to be put on the table
8th Dec 16, 1:12pm
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Diane Maxwell urges Govt to increase the minimum KiwiSaver contribution rate from 3% to 4%; Calls for over-65s to be allowed to join KiwiSaver & more contribution rate options to be put on the table
Bank lobby group says banks unable to include KiwiSaver fees in dollar terms and retirement income projections in their annual KiwiSaver statements until 2018
16th Nov 16, 12:02pm
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Bank lobby group says banks unable to include KiwiSaver fees in dollar terms and retirement income projections in their annual KiwiSaver statements until 2018
ANZ, Simplicity and the Grattan Institute debate whether more transparency will force KiwiSaver providers to cut their fees more aggressively
10th Oct 16, 12:02pm
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ANZ, Simplicity and the Grattan Institute debate whether more transparency will force KiwiSaver providers to cut their fees more aggressively
FMA boss Rob Everett confident KiwiSaver providers will drop fees more aggressively once a new law requiring these be disclosed in dollar terms is passed
6th Oct 16, 4:16pm
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FMA boss Rob Everett confident KiwiSaver providers will drop fees more aggressively once a new law requiring these be disclosed in dollar terms is passed
The price of getting old; Passive versus active investing; 10 reasons to seek abundance; Money carnival; Earn more, spend less but how?
1st Mar 12, 10:55am
by Amanda Morrall
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The price of getting old; Passive versus active investing; 10 reasons to seek abundance; Money carnival; Earn more, spend less but how?
Morningstar's Chris Douglas talks to Amanda Morrall about KiwiSaver fees; the lack of transparency, how to judge investment value for money and what to watch for.
4th Nov 11, 9:30am
by Amanda Morrall
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Morningstar's Chris Douglas talks to Amanda Morrall about KiwiSaver fees; the lack of transparency, how to judge investment value for money and what to watch for.
Opinion: KiwiSaver fees cost investors thousands, even tens of thousands over the lifetime of the investment
2nd Feb 11, 5:54pm
Opinion: KiwiSaver fees cost investors thousands, even tens of thousands over the lifetime of the investment
Opinion: 'Sunlight the best disinfectant' for transparency on KiwiSaver fees, says Tower CEO Sam Stubbs
2nd Feb 11, 5:07pm
by Guest
Opinion: 'Sunlight the best disinfectant' for transparency on KiwiSaver fees, says Tower CEO Sam Stubbs
Huljich, FirstChoice among top three most expensive KiwiSaver providers by fees and other expenses, SuperLife sweeps low cost
1st Feb 11, 1:01pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Huljich, FirstChoice among top three most expensive KiwiSaver providers by fees and other expenses, SuperLife sweeps low cost