Kiwisaver
Government reforms will allow $120 billion currently in KiwiSaver funds to be more easily invested in private assets, changes also on the way for NZX to make it less ‘unattractive’
13th Dec 24, 8:23am
43
Government reforms will allow $120 billion currently in KiwiSaver funds to be more easily invested in private assets, changes also on the way for NZX to make it less ‘unattractive’
Kiwibank partial private float: Back on track or back to square one?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
6th Dec 24, 12:27pm
25
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
The IRD is changing rules to allow KiwiSaver Scheme members to move their previously transferred UK pensions to a new home
9th Nov 24, 8:30am
2
The IRD is changing rules to allow KiwiSaver Scheme members to move their previously transferred UK pensions to a new home
Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in September, tapping into over $176 million for home ownership and financial hardship reasons
25th Oct 24, 1:52pm
19
Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in September, tapping into over $176 million for home ownership and financial hardship reasons
Andrew Coleman explains why and how he believes NZ's government retirement income system should be changed
11th Oct 24, 9:15am
46
Andrew Coleman explains why and how he believes NZ's government retirement income system should be changed
Andrew Coleman calls for New Zealanders to focus tax policy attention onto the retirement income system, which he describes as the most unusual in the world
27th Sep 24, 5:00am
43
Andrew Coleman calls for New Zealanders to focus tax policy attention onto the retirement income system, which he describes as the most unusual in the world
KiwiSaver faces growing pains in its 17th year as industry calls for changes to the system in order to boost retirement readiness and not leave people behind
25th Sep 24, 9:00am
58
KiwiSaver faces growing pains in its 17th year as industry calls for changes to the system in order to boost retirement readiness and not leave people behind
Investors becoming more comfortable with the long-term nature of KiwiSaver, Financial Markets Authority says
24th Sep 24, 9:42am
25
Investors becoming more comfortable with the long-term nature of KiwiSaver, Financial Markets Authority says
Andrew Coleman outlines his ideas for KiwiSaver 2.1, which younger Kiwis could adopt for themselves as a replacement for New Zealand Superannuation
20th Sep 24, 5:00am
71
Andrew Coleman outlines his ideas for KiwiSaver 2.1, which younger Kiwis could adopt for themselves as a replacement for New Zealand Superannuation
Andrew Coleman looks at the 'TTE' versus 'EET' methods of taxing retirement savings, suggesting change for the KiwiSaver accounts of younger New Zealanders
30th Aug 24, 5:00am
65
Andrew Coleman looks at the 'TTE' versus 'EET' methods of taxing retirement savings, suggesting change for the KiwiSaver accounts of younger New Zealanders
Andrew Coleman argues it's time NZ again considered social security taxes as we did when a compulsory saving scheme was introduced in the 1970s
23rd Aug 24, 5:00am
134
Andrew Coleman argues it's time NZ again considered social security taxes as we did when a compulsory saving scheme was introduced in the 1970s
In his ongoing superannuation series Andrew Coleman points out NZ’s government retirement system can be quite extreme, assuming all people are competent to make their own savings and investment decisions before they retire, with little government help
16th Aug 24, 9:00am
45
In his ongoing superannuation series Andrew Coleman points out NZ’s government retirement system can be quite extreme, assuming all people are competent to make their own savings and investment decisions before they retire, with little government help
David Hargreaves wonders how this Government will find a good solution for Kiwibank when the previous Labour Government appears to have turned its back on the best solution - and that was already halfway in place
8th Aug 24, 5:00am
18
David Hargreaves wonders how this Government will find a good solution for Kiwibank when the previous Labour Government appears to have turned its back on the best solution - and that was already halfway in place
Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
7th Aug 24, 8:00am
14
Public listing for Kiwibank is off the table before the election, but alternative capital-raising options are being explored, Finance Minister says
Will Carnachan of Aotea Asset Management details how private credit works in New Zealand for investors, borrowers & fund managers
19th Jul 24, 11:45am
1
Will Carnachan of Aotea Asset Management details how private credit works in New Zealand for investors, borrowers & fund managers
Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
12th Jul 24, 10:01am
73
Andrew Coleman says while New Zealand Superannuation has several attractive features, it also has several serious downsides that disproportionately affect younger people
[sponsored]
QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
11th Jul 24, 9:00am
13
QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
22nd Jun 24, 9:46am
5
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister tells Commerce Commission to take more aggressive legal action against suspected anti-competitive behavior, even if it ends up losing some court cases
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the awkward discussion we’re not having. And Budget papers reveal how some could now have an effective tax rate of 128% - or even more
16th Jun 24, 5:13pm
33
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the awkward discussion we’re not having. And Budget papers reveal how some could now have an effective tax rate of 128% - or even more
Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion
10th Jun 24, 2:15pm
5
Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion
Budget 2024/25 - Summary of all spending plans
[updated]
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Budget preview: What might Inland Revenue get funding for and how Nicola Willis could raise $400 million
26th May 24, 7:24pm
113
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Budget preview: What might Inland Revenue get funding for and how Nicola Willis could raise $400 million
No improvement to gender savings gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances, says Retirement Commission as new research finds men have 25% more than women in their KiwiSaver on average
22nd May 24, 2:36pm
29
No improvement to gender savings gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances, says Retirement Commission as new research finds men have 25% more than women in their KiwiSaver on average
Fisher Funds chief executive Simon Power says KiwiSaver is a 'really important part of the economic outlook' and he would be interested in a KiwiSaver review
9th May 24, 4:44pm
6
Fisher Funds chief executive Simon Power says KiwiSaver is a 'really important part of the economic outlook' and he would be interested in a KiwiSaver review