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Strategi has launched an NZQA-accredited course for people who want to offer advice on KiwiSaver. “KiwiSaver is the backbone to many peoples’ retirement and it is essential they have access to quality advice and can make informed decisions about their future finances”, said David Greenslade, managing director of the Strategi Institute. “Advising on KiwiSaver is […]

Fewer than one in four New Zealanders are confident in their knowledge of KiwiSaver, a sign that the industry could do better, one bank economist says. ASB has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which showed it was the second most common investment for New Zealanders, behind bank accounts. But only 24% of respondents felt they […]

Kiwi Wealth has developed its own index fund, which it says will allow its KiwiSaver scheme to have more flexibility to generate better returns, improve tax efficiency and address responsible investment concerns. All of the Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme’s funds are now using a new fund designed, built and directed by the in-house investment management […]

Growth KiwiSaver funds performed strongly again in the June quarter, Morningstar’s latest research shows. The research house has released its latest KiwiSaver survey. “We continue to have an equity-friendly market environment with local and global equity markets posting solid returns this quarter. Fixed income assets also had reasonable performance,” Morningstar director of manager research ratings, […]