Kiwisaver™ Articles and Infomation
Investment guru David Booth visited New Zealand to talk about his mission to change people’s lives through investments. When a billionaire gives you investment advice, you listen. When it’s backed by the research of several Nobel-prize winning economists, you really pay attention. David Booth is co-founder and chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors, which manages almost … Read more…
Retirement – the older generation love the idea, having worked most of their life and being able to slow down a bit, but for most of the younger generation it isn’t important as there’s plenty of time to save.Nine years ago the Government voluntary based savings scheme initiative, KiwiSaver, was introduced to help New Zealanders … Read more…
Have you or any friends or family worked in the UK and contributed to a public or private pension scheme? If so, you may not know that proposed changes to legislation in the UK mean that after 1 April 2015 if you have a public sector defined benefit pension plan (Pension payments based upon salary … Read more…
People who have worked in Australia are being urged to transfer their superannuation to New Zealand’s KiwiSaver or risk wrestling it from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Oscar Wilde once said nothing in this world is certain – except for death and taxes. One of the many benefits of being a member of our two Asset Class funds in the Fidelity KiwiSaver Scheme is an entitlement to a free Death Benefit. Our members could also be entitled to an enhanced top-up death … Read more…
He has gone from billions to millions but is still learning. Aaron Drew has chaired two meetings of Stewart Group’s Investment Committee after his secondment last year by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER). The NZIER principal economist said he became interested in the Hastings wealth management company two years ago, when he … Read more…
KiwiSaver members wanting to buy their first home should be aware Home sold3of changes made to the scheme from April 1 this year. The government has made some important changes to the scheme to help first home buyers get a foot on the property ladder. Key changes include: Changes to KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal rules … Read more…
If you are a KiwiSaver member already, you will appreciate how straight forward and easy it is to sign up to start saving for retirement straight away. Imagine if the same process was available to employees to automatically be enrolled in your own personal health insurance plan. This is one possibility that is being researched … Read more…
Whether you want to start your child saving early in life or you’re heading for retirement, there are plenty of reasons to join KiwiSaver. There are different benefits to suit different circumstances, but there’s something in KiwiSaver for just about everyone. Many people we talk to are unaware of the benefits of joining KiwiSaver – … Read more…
In late November Stewart Group gained a wealth of knowledge in having Aaron Drew, a top New Zealand economist and investment professional, join and be appointed chairman of the Investment Committee. Aaron has a proven record of great leadership and management, and follows the Stewart Group mantra of bringing the ‘best of breed’ to Hawkes … Read more…