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The recent announcement that the NZ Super Fund was considering investing in the Government’s proposed Auckland light rail networks has re-ignited calls for KiwiSaver to be used to fund local infrastructure investments. On the surface, the case for investment in long-term infrastructure assets appears compelling. Infrastructure projects are long-term, defensive investments that often come with monopolistic characteristics. […]

Morningstar says there’s no clear differentiating factor that makes high-performing KiwiSaver funds stand out. Its latest KiwiSaver survey, to June 30, showed returns bounced back after a tough start to the year. “Australian and New Zealand equities led the way, while the falling New Zealand dollar helped ensure solid global equity returns. As a result, […]

Pie Funds is to launch a KiwiSaver scheme in just over a week. The scheme, called Juno, will go live on August 1. Documents have been lodged on the Disclose register, showing it will offer a conservative, balanced and growth fund. The balanced fund had an investment objective of returns of 5% to 10% per […]

A group of financial advisers says big banks are using KiwiSaver to line their pockets. The group wants changes to the way default KiwiSaver schemes operate. The group is made up of John Cliffe, Phil Ison, Alistair Bean, Rachelle Bland,  Michael Lay, John McLean, John Milner, Tony Walker and John Wood. The group wants all […]