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Craig Simpson discusses the KiwiSaver ethical & socially responsible investment options and thinks the current media hype is unwarranted
24th Aug 16, 12:53pm
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Craig Simpson discusses the KiwiSaver ethical & socially responsible investment options and thinks the current media hype is unwarranted
NZ Govt Bond Tender #580; 2025 maturity proving popular with investors; 4.8 time covered with $720 mln worth of bids received; average weighted accepted yield 2.04% (previously 2.12%)
18th Aug 16, 3:12pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #580; 2025 maturity proving popular with investors; 4.8 time covered with $720 mln worth of bids received; average weighted accepted yield 2.04% (previously 2.12%)
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #579; yield plummets to 1.57% (1.85% previously); coverage ratio spikes
12th Aug 16, 2:14pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #579; yield plummets to 1.57% (1.85% previously); coverage ratio spikes
KiwiSaver long term returns retreat although Brexit vote had little impact overall; excess cash and defensive positioning hurting some funds
4th Aug 16, 7:02am
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KiwiSaver long term returns retreat although Brexit vote had little impact overall; excess cash and defensive positioning hurting some funds
Our comprehensive review of regular savings returns to June 30, 2016 for aggressive KiwiSaver funds shows the top 5 are adding over $12,400 more value to investors than the top 5 default funds
3rd Aug 16, 6:02am
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Our comprehensive review of regular savings returns to June 30, 2016 for aggressive KiwiSaver funds shows the top 5 are adding over $12,400 more value to investors than the top 5 default funds
AMP gives birth to additional 16 KiwiSaver funds in a bid to meet customer demand and fight off bank competition; provides access to some better performing competitor products
1st Aug 16, 2:51pm
AMP gives birth to additional 16 KiwiSaver funds in a bid to meet customer demand and fight off bank competition; provides access to some better performing competitor products
Former Tower CEO launches nonprofit KiwiSaver plan, Simplicity; lays down a fierce challenge to rival KiwiSaver managers
1st Aug 16, 6:00am
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Former Tower CEO launches nonprofit KiwiSaver plan, Simplicity; lays down a fierce challenge to rival KiwiSaver managers
Our comprehensive review of KiwiSaver Growth funds to June 30, 2016 identifies the top performers
30th Jul 16, 8:49am
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Our comprehensive review of KiwiSaver Growth funds to June 30, 2016 identifies the top performers
Our comprehensive review of Balanced KiwiSaver fund returns to June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
29th Jul 16, 6:17am
Our comprehensive review of Balanced KiwiSaver fund returns to June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Tender 578 of NZ$150 mln 2033's received bids for NZ$348 mln; 40 bps drop on average yield and considerably better coverage ratio, but still below earlier auction levels
28th Jul 16, 2:14pm
Tender 578 of NZ$150 mln 2033's received bids for NZ$348 mln; 40 bps drop on average yield and considerably better coverage ratio, but still below earlier auction levels
Our comprehensive review of moderate fund regular savings returns as at June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
26th Jul 16, 4:25pm
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Our comprehensive review of moderate fund regular savings returns as at June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Our comprehensive review of conservative KiwiSaver fund performance to June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
22nd Jul 16, 5:03am
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Our comprehensive review of conservative KiwiSaver fund performance to June 30, 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
NZ Govt Bond Tender #577; new 2025 maturity popular with investors; $394 mln worth of bids received; average weighted accepted yield 2.12%
21st Jul 16, 4:30pm
NZ Govt Bond Tender #577; new 2025 maturity popular with investors; $394 mln worth of bids received; average weighted accepted yield 2.12%
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 39; better demand and coverage ratio, preference for longer dated debt; average weighted yield just shy of 3%
20th Jul 16, 2:20pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 39; better demand and coverage ratio, preference for longer dated debt; average weighted yield just shy of 3%
Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
18th Jul 16, 7:05am
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Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2016, identifying who has the best long-term returns
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #576; yield continues downward trend 1.85% (1.9% previously); coverage ratio declines substantially
14th Jul 16, 2:17pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #576; yield continues downward trend 1.85% (1.9% previously); coverage ratio declines substantially
Tender 8010 to repurchase up to $500 mln worth of 2017 governnment bonds successful; average weighted yield 1.96%
6th Jul 16, 3:16pm
Tender 8010 to repurchase up to $500 mln worth of 2017 governnment bonds successful; average weighted yield 1.96%
Tender 575 of NZ$150 mln 2033's received bids for NZ$284 mln; investors keep their powder dry ahead of Brexit vote; worst coverage ratio for this series so far; yield shows small tick up
23rd Jun 16, 2:10pm
Tender 575 of NZ$150 mln 2033's received bids for NZ$284 mln; investors keep their powder dry ahead of Brexit vote; worst coverage ratio for this series so far; yield shows small tick up
Craig Simpson looks ahead to what's in store for KiwiSaver investors at the end of the June quarter
23rd Jun 16, 5:00am
Craig Simpson looks ahead to what's in store for KiwiSaver investors at the end of the June quarter
Latest 2020 Government nominal tender #574; Investors can't get enough of the 2020 maturity; 5.5x coverage ratio; average weighted yield close to 2.09%
16th Jun 16, 2:16pm
Latest 2020 Government nominal tender #574; Investors can't get enough of the 2020 maturity; 5.5x coverage ratio; average weighted yield close to 2.09%
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 38; tepid interest in tender; low weighted average coverage ratio of 1.7x; average weighted yield 3.1%
15th Jun 16, 2:24pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 38; tepid interest in tender; low weighted average coverage ratio of 1.7x; average weighted yield 3.1%
Craig Simpson examines the asset mix of KiwiSaver default funds and finds surprisingly wide differences in how they meet their mandate in this $7.2 bln sector
15th Jun 16, 12:31pm
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Craig Simpson examines the asset mix of KiwiSaver default funds and finds surprisingly wide differences in how they meet their mandate in this $7.2 bln sector
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #573; yield keeps falling; solid but unspectacular support; weighted average yield 1.84% (previously 1.9%)
10th Jun 16, 2:23pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender #573; yield keeps falling; solid but unspectacular support; weighted average yield 1.84% (previously 1.9%)
While the higher currency might not be what the RBNZ wants, some KiwiSaver funds will be getting a boost from their hedging policies, growing members balances
9th Jun 16, 4:11pm
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While the higher currency might not be what the RBNZ wants, some KiwiSaver funds will be getting a boost from their hedging policies, growing members balances
Budget 2016 - Financing, Transfers, Customs, IRD
1st Jun 16, 4:19pm
Budget 2016 - Financing, Transfers, Customs, IRD