KiwiSaver Funds - October 13th Should I Switch my KiwiSaver Provider? “Should I switch provider?” is a question to ask yourself every year. If you do switch every year, however, you’re almost certainly making a mistake. It’s a bit like DIY. Measure twice - or even …
KiwiSaver Funds - October 3rd The pros and cons of increasing your KiwiSaver contributions In March, a new law came into effect, introducing 6% and 10% KiwiSaver contribution rates in addition to the existing 3%, 4% and 8% options. The changes came as a result of recommendations by the Retirement …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 30th Opinion: KiwiSaver investors eye up fund performance Canstar’s research into New Zealand’s KiwiSaver schemes reveals some intriguing insights into the market. In recent years, providers have come under intense pressure to lower fees, and our research shows they are doing exactly that. Our …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 26th Media Release: New research: KiwiSaver fees trend down, returns mixed New Zealand’s KiwiSaver fees are trending down while returns for the year are mixed, according to new research from Canstar. Canstar’s annual expert analysis, which is being released at a time of increased scrutiny for KiwiSaver, …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 25th Nearly 23% of all KiwiSaver members missed out on $167 million this year – are you one of them? The silent assassin: Default funds One of the biggest and more important pieces of information to come out of the KiwiSaver space recently is news that some 23% of New Zealand’s KiwiSaver members have investments parked …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 25th Consistency is key for ASB as Canstar’s 2019 Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme Provider As our national retirement savings initiative, KiwiSaver has become an integral element of nearly three million New Zealanders’ financial plans, which makes it all the more important that ASB is Canstar’s joint-winner of the 2019 …
KiwiSaver Funds - September 25th Removing fees helps Kiwis, says BNZ, Canstar’s 2019 Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme Provider Out of the 15 KiwiSaver providers accessed, BNZ has been recognised as a joint-winner of Canstar’s 2019 Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme Provider Award, thanks in part to its reduced fees and strong customer service. We caught …
KiwiSaver Funds - August 28th Simplicity wins Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Award for KiwiSaver providers Nearly 3000 responded to Canstar’s survey, which asked New Zealanders to rate their satisfaction level with their KiwiSaver. The survey identified the key drivers of satisfaction for members were value for money, investment returns and customer …
KiwiSaver Funds - June 9th 5 Reasons to Read Your KiwiSaver Statement Co-author: Michelle Norton Despite the huge life events KiwiSaver savings are going towards (retirement and sometimes a first home) some investors barely glance at their KiwiSaver statements, let alone use the information to help them with …
KiwiSaver Funds - May 12th Choosing a KiwiSaver fund: What you should look for Co-author: Michelle Norton When getting down to the nitty gritty of finding the right KiwiSaver fund for you, comparing the product disclosure statements of the different funds you've narrowed your search down to is a good …
