Fin Ed is Good Ed

For most Kiwis growing up in New Zealand financial education was a hands-on experience. We’d earn $1 from weekly chores, deposit 50 cents into our Post Office savings account, and spend the rest at the tuck shop—back when 50 cents could buy heaps and even leave you with change.

 

Financial education is a good long-term investment

For most Kiwis growing up in New Zealand financial education was a hands-on experience. We’d earn $1 from weekly chores, deposit 50 cents into our Post Office savings account, and spend the rest at the tuck shop—back when 50 cents could buy heaps and even leave you with change.

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Harbour Investment Outlook: Markets rebound amid trade uncertainty Friday, June 13th, 6:00AM Global equities rebounded strongly in May, posting a return worthy of top decile historically, at 5.1% in unhedged NZD terms, and 5.6% NZD-hedged. Broadly, most sectors were positive, with healthcare an outlier at -3.7% and information technology leading the pack at +10.3%. MORE»		Staying in May Tuesday, June 10th, 12:26PM The old market adage about “selling in May and going away” turned out to be the antithesis of sage advice. Stock markets globally performed strongly last month, with investors encouraged by what appeared to be a de-escalation of trade frictions. The White House rolled out its first deal with the UK, European tariffs were paused, while tensions also cooled a little between the US and China, with both agreeing to bring tariffs down from nosebleed levels. MORE»
The best time to invest in commercial property Thursday, May 29th, 11:20AM As interest rates continue to fall, inflation cools, and global conditions shift, many investors are asking the same question: what next? MORE»		Harbour Outlook: Trumps Liberation Day Tariffs Reshape Global Markets Thursday, May 22nd, 6:00AM April was dominated by President Trump's unexpected "Liberation Day" tariffs, which initially imposed 10% duties on most trading partners including Australia and New Zealand, with substantially higher tariffs of 125-145% on China. MORE»

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KiwiSaver contribution rates to increase; Cuts to Govt contribution

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Generate KiwiSaver customers most satisfied

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Milford's KiwiSaver shines while ANZ enjoys a rare March qtr

Milford Asset Management’s KiwiSaver funds enjoyed a better performance than all other KiwiSaver funds in the March quarter but returns were generally poor, the latest Melville Jessup Weaver survey shows. MORE»

Volatility and Illiquidity to become KiwiSaver norm

Advisers will need to do plenty of client hand-holding as balances increasingly battle volatility and managers delve into more illiquid assets, according to research house Morningstar. MORE»

KiwiSaver or KiwiTaxer? The changes high on adviser wishlists

There remains no real incentive for clients to direct extra contributions into KiwiSaver, so long as New Zealand is still a global outlier in its choice of tax structure around retirement savings, according to one financial advisory firm leader. MORE»

No lid on KiwiSaver fees as balances grow

As KiwiSaver balances continue to swell the scheme is becoming a cash cow for investment managers, prompting one industry observer to question why there is not more downward pressure on fees. MORE»