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Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to September 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
16th Oct 15, 8:31am
Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to September 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.4% up from last months 2.3%; increase in number of successful bids, breaking recent trend
8th Oct 15, 2:13pm
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September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.4% up from last months 2.3%; increase in number of successful bids, breaking recent trend
Craig Simpson previews the September 2015 quarter end KiwiSaver returns and what a Fed rate hike could mean for emerging markets
26th Sep 15, 8:23am
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Craig Simpson previews the September 2015 quarter end KiwiSaver returns and what a Fed rate hike could mean for emerging markets
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$569 mln; over-subscribed by 2.8x; low number of bids accepted; weighted average yield accepted was 2.69% (vs 2.67% last tender)
24th Sep 15, 2:10pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$569 mln; over-subscribed by 2.8x; low number of bids accepted; weighted average yield accepted was 2.69% (vs 2.67% last tender)
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 32; weighted coverage ratio drops despite strong demand for shorter dated issue; average weighted accepted yield 3.85%
23rd Sep 15, 2:30pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 32; weighted coverage ratio drops despite strong demand for shorter dated issue; average weighted accepted yield 3.85%
BNZ adds First Home Buyer Fund to KiwiSaver scheme; conservative offering with investment horizon of up to 5yrs
18th Sep 15, 9:02am
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BNZ adds First Home Buyer Fund to KiwiSaver scheme; conservative offering with investment horizon of up to 5yrs
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.3%; continued trend of low number of successful bids. Yield highest in two months
17th Sep 15, 2:16pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.3%; continued trend of low number of successful bids. Yield highest in two months
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$437 mln; coverage ratio improves, weighted average yield up a smidge
11th Sep 15, 2:14pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$437 mln; coverage ratio improves, weighted average yield up a smidge
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$600 mln; over-subscribed and yield marginally lower; weighted average yield accepted was 2.67% (vs 2.73% last tender)
27th Aug 15, 2:14pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$600 mln; over-subscribed and yield marginally lower; weighted average yield accepted was 2.67% (vs 2.73% last tender)
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.2%; trend of small proportion of winning bid continues
20th Aug 15, 2:21pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield at 2.2%; trend of small proportion of winning bid continues
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 31; strong demand for 2023's, average weighted coverage ratio is 2.4x, and yield is 3.80%
19th Aug 15, 2:28pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 31; strong demand for 2023's, average weighted coverage ratio is 2.4x, and yield is 3.80%
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$365 mln; coverage ratio lower than last five tenders for this maturity and 24% of bids successful
13th Aug 15, 2:20pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$365 mln; coverage ratio lower than last five tenders for this maturity and 24% of bids successful
Negative short-term returns common; Default and Conservative funds more volatile in future; different approach, same result; property no longer king
30th Jul 15, 1:31pm
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Negative short-term returns common; Default and Conservative funds more volatile in future; different approach, same result; property no longer king
Our comprehensive review of regular savings returns to June 30, 2015 for Aggressive KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
29th Jul 15, 12:46pm
Our comprehensive review of regular savings returns to June 30, 2015 for Aggressive KiwiSaver funds, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Our comprehensive review of KiwiSaver Growth funds to June 30, 2015 identifies the top performers, but raises questions of whether the reward is worth the risk
27th Jul 15, 7:31am
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Our comprehensive review of KiwiSaver Growth funds to June 30, 2015 identifies the top performers, but raises questions of whether the reward is worth the risk
Our comprehensive review of balanced KiwiSaver fund returns June 30, 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
25th Jul 15, 10:07am
Our comprehensive review of balanced KiwiSaver fund returns June 30, 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$1.06 bln; massively over-subscribed and 4 lucky bidders scoop the pool; weighted average yield accepted was 2.73%
24th Jul 15, 2:22pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2020's received bids for NZ$1.06 bln; massively over-subscribed and 4 lucky bidders scoop the pool; weighted average yield accepted was 2.73%
Our comprehensive review of Moderate fund regular savings returns as at June 30, 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
24th Jul 15, 1:27pm
Our comprehensive review of Moderate fund regular savings returns as at June 30, 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Our comprehensive review of Conservative KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
22nd Jul 15, 7:23pm
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Our comprehensive review of Conservative KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
22nd Jul 15, 12:38pm
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Our comprehensive review of Default KiwiSaver fund performance to June 2015, identifying who has the best long-term returns
Craig Simpson explains the market forces affecting KiwiSaver funds in the past few quarters, how bonds work, and why you should make a considered choice for your investments
17th Jul 15, 2:00pm
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Craig Simpson explains the market forces affecting KiwiSaver funds in the past few quarters, how bonds work, and why you should make a considered choice for your investments
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield drop 37bps from previous tender; again only 1 in 3 bids accepted
16th Jul 15, 2:14pm
September 2035 Government inflation linked tender sees average yield drop 37bps from previous tender; again only 1 in 3 bids accepted
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 30; 50% of bids accepted in long end, keen interest in 2021 maturity
15th Jul 15, 2:22pm
Latest Tender Results - LGFA Bond Tender Number 30; 50% of bids accepted in long end, keen interest in 2021 maturity
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$677 mln; 2 successful bids out of 49; weighted average yield accepted 3.38% down 49bps
9th Jul 15, 2:20pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$677 mln; 2 successful bids out of 49; weighted average yield accepted 3.38% down 49bps
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$1.1bln; only 23.5% of bids successful; weighted average yield accepted up 12 bps
12th Jun 15, 2:10pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$300 mln 2027's received bids for NZ$1.1bln; only 23.5% of bids successful; weighted average yield accepted up 12 bps