Most New Zealanders support making KiwiSaver compulsory and believe it would be in New Zealand’s best interest, according to new research by the Financial Services Council. A Horizon Research poll of 3,177 adult New Zealanders commissioned by the FSC found that 74% think New Zealand should, over time, introduce a retirement savings scheme in which […]
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Advisers lack ‘persuasive message’ around KiwiSaver
Advisers are ideally positioned to help tackle the looming retirement savings shortfall but are failing to convince KiwiSavers of the value of advice, says Mercer NZ head Martin Lewington. “I don’t think financial advisers are getting out there and having a persuasive message to KiwiSavers,” he said. “Some media [reports] over the weekend said they’re […]