Kiwi Saver
National's KiwiSaver plans destroy scheme's purpose, says fmr Finance Minister
The National Party would allow people to tap into their KiwiSavers to start up a new business.
The BusinessStart policy is part of their Covid-19 recovery plan - and would give successful applicants… Audio
KiwiSaver annual statements to include projections
KiwiSaver annual statements will be arriving in the mail for members - but they'll contain a little more information this year. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week financial journalist and author Mary Holm looks at important new information you will find on your KiwiSaver annual statement that's due to arrive shortly. Audio
Calls mount for early access to Kiwisaver
There are increased calls for people facing financial difficulty as a result of Coronavirus to be able to draw upon their KiwiSaver. Martin Hawes, investment advisor and chairperson of Summer… Audio
Should retirement nesteggs be easier to acess in hardship?
A growing number of savers are asking for access to their kiwisaver funds, under hardship provisions, but it is not a simple process.The Kiwisaver member must go through their provider, producing… Audio
Kiwisaver investors relatively cushioned from market turmoil
Morningstar, which provides investment research for financial markets finds the Kiwisaver investors not hit too hard by the recent share market crash. Data director for Asia Pacific Greg Bunkall joins… Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber Audio
FMA watches Kiwisaver, warns of scams
The Financial markets Authority says recent market turmoil is raising the pressure on Kiwisaver companies to cope with nervous investors and give best advice. Audio
Default funds to cease investment in fossil fuels
Mindful Money's Barry Coates joins The Panel to explain why Kiwisaver investments should be ethical, following the news default funds will no longer invest in fossil fuels. Audio
KiwiSavers now need to actively choose to invest in oil, gas
The Government has changed the rules for KiwiSaver and banned default funds from investing in fossil fuels.
Default investments are assigned to people when they register for KiwiSaver- some of which… Audio
Govt 'virtue-signalling' on KiwiSaver changes - National Party
The Government's being accused of 'virtue-signalling' after banning KiwiSaver default funds from investing in fossil fuel companies.
A number of changes will be made to how the default funds are run… Audio
Hundreds of hacked KiwiSavers freeze their credit reports
Hundreds of victims of the hack of KiwiSaver provider -- Generate -- are freezing their credit reports to prevent identity fraud. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Investors in shares - and most KiwiSaver investors - are doing "too well" says financial author and journalist Mary Holm, but can it last? Audio
Need to look at default Kiwisaver settings
The surge in Kiwisaver funds last year has highlighted the comparatively poor returns investors get from default funds. Audio
The Gift of Economic Knowledge
In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm answers more of your questions today about KiwiSaver and takes a further look at why some people have not joined. Audio
Review of the Kiwisaver scheme
A review of the Kiwisaver scheme is suggesting support for those who leave the workforce temporarily to keep saving for their retirement. Audio
KiwiSaver providers defend fees for bespoke service
KiwiSaver fees are coming under more intense scrutiny from the financial regulator but providers say the returns a hands on investment approach offers outweigh the cost. Audio
Simplicity says may become deposit taker
The move by no frills Kiwisaver provider, Simplicity, into mortgage lending raises the prospect it will become more involved in financial services. Audio
KiwiSaver not for buying a home - Australian expert
An Australian superannuation expert is against people using their retirement savings to buy a house. Audio