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Savings? That's a laugh, say half of Kiwis
Almost half of New Zealanders are not saving at all, according to a bank survey.
<i>Inside Money:</i>A tale of two (or more) fees
ASB did a beautiful job this week of announcing fee increases for its KiwiSaver funds.
Dwindling OCR hike prospects stokes bonds interest
Dwindling prospects for further interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank this year may stoke interest in corporate bonds.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Learning to fear the demon debt
Nana was right: It's never too late to put a little aside for a rainy day.
<i>Garth George:</i> Poor pay leaves little for forced savings
Garth George writes that workers in our low-wage economy struggle just to pay the bills, let alone contribute to KiwiSaver.
<i>Inside Money: </i> Should KiwiSaver be run by obsessive compulsives?
While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.
Allied Nationwide reinvestment rate slips below 30pc
Alllied Nationwide Finance had a debenture reinvestment rate of 29.3pc in May.
<i>Michael Lang:</i> Short-term gains won't make up for big losses
Global shares are up 70 per cent since March last year so why are investors feeling down? Investment manager Michael Lang explains the 'ugly maths of finance'.
Industry frontman faces criminal charges
The chief executive of the Investment Savings and Insurance Association is one of six directors charged by the Securities Commission.
<i>Inside Money: </i>Is KiwiSaver a cannibal?
If there was ever any doubt that KiwiSaver has been the saviour of New Zealand's retail funds management industry latest figures have put it to rest.
Kiwibank calls for compulsory KiwiSaver membership
The boss of state-owned Kiwibank wants people to be compelled to join KiwiSaver, with individual contributions rising gradually over the next decade or two to reach 10 per cent of income.
Kiwibank unveils its own KiwiSaver scheme
Kiwibank has launched its own KiwiSaver scheme, promising better disclosure of fees and more direct control by investors.