Active managers slip down KiwiSaver tables

A number of active KiwiSaver providers have failed to fire in the past year, while passive management has come to the fore. Managers have been navigating a volatile environment, with many tech stocks soaring in price and becoming increasingly dominant on indices. 0Some active managers have reduced their exposure to some parts of the market …

Sharesies’ KiwiSaver still going for growth, reaches break-even on cash flow

Sharesies KiwiSaver offering was marginally cash-flow-positive in the year ended March but its general manager says the focus is still on growth and enhancing its products. Sharesies Matt Macpherson its KiwiSaver is about chasing scale, not profitability. Pic Supplied Matt Macpherson says members of the KiwiSaver fund reach about 26,000 at March 31 and has …

Annual reviews ‘not serving clients’

KiwiSaver advisers who are reviewing their clients’ investments on an annual basis probably aren’t serving them as well as they could, the founder of an AI business says. Clive Fernandes is director of Sevaka, which provides AI support for financial advisers. He also established advice firm National Capital. He said annual reviews had never been …

Give Total Rem the flick if KiwiSaver compulsory

KiwiSaver providers want more clarity on how total remuneration packages will be treated with any move towards compulsion. National said on Sunday that, if re-elected, it would make KiwiSaver contributions compulsory from 2028, and move to a 12% contribution by 2032. Koura founder Rupert Carlyon said that would be a significant increased burden on people …