Banks raise concern about ‘fee-chasers’

Bank KiwiSaver providers are worried that proposed changes to annual statement requirements could lead to members chasing the lowest-fee providers. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sought submissions on potential changes to the annual statement rules for KiwiSaver, including requirements that providers show members what income their accounts are on track to deliver in […]

FMA offers KiwiSaver advice guidance

Efforts are under way at the Financial Markets Authority to help address concerns from KiwiSaver providers that are believed to be limiting the advice members receive. It said the intention of its new draft guidance on KiwiSaver advice, which is out for consultation today, was to encourage advisers and financial firms to help New Zealanders […]

KiwiSaver bounces back

A solid quarter has seen KiwiSaver investments shake off the impact of Brexit-induced market turmoil. Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver report, which shows all options returned positive results over the September quarter. After market wobbles earlier in the year dented their fortunes, growth-oriented funds returned to outperforming their more conservative counterparts. Morningstar said this […]