KiwiSaver news and analysis

FMA eye on KiwiSaver fees & conduct of default providers

13 Feb 19, 4:16pm

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
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The damage the bears did

2 Feb 19, 10:02am

David Chaston

15 comments

The KiwiSaver results are in for the December 2018 quarter and we review how high market volatility affected our retirement savings accounts, with a detailed look at Default funds
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NZX & FMA launch capital markets review

24 Jan 19, 9:38am

Gareth Vaughan

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NZX & FMA seek industry input into a review of New Zealand's capital markets noting the NZ share market is 'underdeveloped relative to global peers'
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The term deposit squeeze isn't easing soon

7 Jan 19, 12:15pm

David Chaston

56 comments

Term deposit rates are tightly bunched, but there are still opportunities even when rates are low. We compare where rates are at the start of 2019, and look at some practical options
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New Year’s resolutions for all KiwiSavers

2 Jan 19, 8:48am

Guest

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Now is as good a time as any to think about how you are invested in KiwiSaver. Here are five basic points to get you started. But remember, you need to think long-term and past the issues-du-jour
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NZ market outlook for 2019

24 Dec 18, 10:13am

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A key fund manager expects the NZ economy to be 'sound' in 2019. Equity volatility will aid active fund managers; and large impending maturities will see the local bond market well supported
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Looking ahead

16 Dec 18, 7:46am

Martin Hawes

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This is how one KiwiSaver manager views the current state of investment risk and volatility, positioning for the special perspective of New Zealand members. Your view?
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Market volatility and risk

15 Dec 18, 10:44am

Martin Hawes

12 comments

Martin Hawes asks: do you find market volatility 'interesting' or 'worrying'? Your tolerance for risk must pass the 'sleep test' and you may need to review the type of KiwiSaver fund you are in
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"Global growth should be moderately good"

15 Dec 18, 9:46am

Guest

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This is how a major global fund manager is feeling about 2019. Nikko AM's Global Investment Committee's 2019 outlook takes a tempered positive view
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Loading up on housing debt?

9 Dec 18, 12:02pm

David Chaston

42 comments

Yes, housing debt is growing but perhaps not to levels that anywhere near threaten financial stability, especially if you measure that on a per dwelling basis. The regulatory restrictions are doing their job well
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Could KiwiSaver be more profitable than property?

24 Nov 18, 10:02am

Martin Hawes

90 comments

Martin Hawes thinks there are three key reasons property investors should also be in KiwiSaver - and one of them is that the returns can be better
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Property investors aren't the only ones worried about a possible CGT...

19 Nov 18, 4:58pm

Jenée Tibshraeny

23 comments

The NZX warns against the introduction of a capital gains tax on NZ shares, saying it could uneven the playing field between those who invest in the market directly and indirectly through the likes of KiwiSaver
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Jones finds new punch bags in the FMA, the RBNZ & the Super Fund

11 Nov 18, 6:30am

Jenée Tibshraeny

19 comments

Shane Jones accuses the FMA of being 'chummy' with banks, the RBNZ of being too independent and the Super Fund of using the wrong investment strategy
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More than half are looking for something other than best returns

10 Nov 18, 12:00pm

Guest

2 comments

KiwiSaver members’ attitudes to responsible investing are changing, according to large-scale survey
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ANZ NZ annual profit within touching distance of $2 billion

31 Oct 18, 9:50am

Gareth Vaughan

63 comments

ANZ NZ profit surges $206m to $1.986b, or about $809 per customer. Calls off UDC sale. Group cuts staff incentive payments by A$124m in wake of Royal Commission
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Growth funds get a second wind

27 Oct 18, 10:02am

David Chaston

27 comments

We review the performance of KiwiSaver growth funds and find our previous expectation they might struggle quite wrong. Results are on an upswing again
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AMP to sell life insurance business

25 Oct 18, 11:10am

Jenée Tibshraeny

7 comments

AMP agrees to sell NZ and Aust life insurance businesses for A$3.3 billion; Plans to float its NZ wealth management (including KiwiSaver) and advice business on the share market
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The TWG’s recommendations on retirement saving lack evidence

25 Oct 18, 10:42am

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41 comments

Michael Littlewood argues Tax Working Group members must ask themselves whether KiwiSaver has lifted NZ's overall savings & if its tax subsidies are worth it
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Moderateness may not be the best KiwiSaver strategy

25 Oct 18, 7:58am

David Chaston

12 comments

Our comprehensive review of moderate KiwiSaver fund regular savings returns as at September 30, identifying who has the best long-term returns
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Ignore the distractions. Keep your eye on the goal

14 Oct 18, 5:02am

David Chaston

30 comments

Despite recent market volatility most KiwiSavers should be happy with their investment. Now is not the time to be cutting and running or you will miss the benefits of long term investing. Even default funds are doing better
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