Category Archives: KiwiSaver News

The Financial Markets Authority says there has been a."dramatic" shift of KiwiSaver funds to riskier assets and one fund manager says that's a good thing. In an Occasional Paper Series the regulator has observed a dramatic increase in the overall risk categorisation of KiwiSaver funds in recent years. "The proportion of KiwiSaver invested in risk […]

More than a million people will be seeking advice on their KiwiSaver, Harbour Asset Management co-chief executive Andrew Bascand says. More than a million people will be seeking advice on their KiwiSaver, Harbour Asset Management co-chief executive Andrew Bascand says. Speaking at the recent launch of the Evidential KiwiSaver scheme, Bascand laid out his forecast […]

The Government is increasing contribution rates to KiwiSaver, but at the same time reducing, and in some cases, removing the member tax credit. Key Points: Eligibility Extended to 16- and 17-year-olds: KiwiSaver Government contributions and employer matching will now be extended to 16- and 17-year-olds. ​ Default Contribution Rate Increases from 3% to 4% by April […]

Boutique providers have taken out the top spots in Consumer New Zealand’s KiwiSaver survey with Generate awarded People’s Choice. Boutique providers have taken out the top spots in Consumer New Zealand’s KiwiSaver survey with Generate awarded People’s Choice. Receiving a satisfaction rating of 80% Generate topped the survey, with customers liking the manager’s ease of […]