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KiwiSaver shakeup: private asset investment has risks that could outweigh the rewards

New Zealand’s superannuation is no longer enough to live on for the country’s retirees. Research has found people need hundreds of thousands in savings to live a comfortable life after work.

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Coalition plan to give first home buyers access to super would benefit ‘those who already own housing’

Saul Eslake report finds plan would cause Australian property prices to rise at a faster rate

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Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks

The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to switch between banks.

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Owner beware: 4 reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good

To sell, or not to sell – that is the question various governments have asked since Kiwibank was established in 2002. Now it’s the turn of the current National-led coalition to examine the bank’s state ownership.

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Sophisticated investors could be allowed to manage their own KiwiSavers – National

Allowing only the wealthiest investors to manage their own retirement savings raises equity concerns, say critics. Jonathan Milne reports.

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The Week in Detail: Dickason murders, KiwiSaver, and home detention

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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KiwiSaver as a slush fund

It's their own money – so why shouldn't hard-up students be allowed to use their KiwiSaver when faced with the tough task of coming up with a bond for their rental?

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National plans to let students dig into KiwiSaver for flat bonds

National is promising students a way through the price shocks of flat life, but they’ll have to dig into their own savings to do so.

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Family carers accuse Govt of dragging heels on reform

A consortium of carer groups are calling for the appointment of a Minister or Commissioner specifically focused on the rights of those who care for others. Emma Hatton reports.

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Matched KiwiSaver pledge an important step forward for gender pay gap

It will take more than a policy increasing the retirement savings of women on parental leave to properly tackle gender gaps, but it's a start

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Know thyself, know thy finances: which of the 5 money personalities are you?

When it comes to money, are you a big spender or a fearful saver? Do you give away all your money or ignore financial demands until they become urgent?

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Budget's main relief slow to land for parents

The cornerstone of the Government’s cost-of-living package won’t kick in for almost a year. It isn’t the big ideas Budget Grant Robertson would have liked to deliver and leaves it exposed to attacks from the Opposition in election year, writes political editor Jo Moir.

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Credit Suisse rescue package shows why our banks shouldn't pay big dividends

This is why bank shareholders shouldn't expect such big returns – their risk is lower. In what other industry, asks Jonathan Milne, would they be rescued by regulators?

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Why are we still waiting for equal pay after 50 years?

On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, we need to not merely prohibit but instead prevent discrimination in pay on the basis of sex, ethnicity or disability, says Dr Claire Dale

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Government and employers advised to take step from equal pay to equal retirement

As NZ marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says Govt should contribute to women's KiwiSaver funds while they're on parental leave.

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Seymour takes aim at those not debating serious policy

If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election

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Tax backflip and house flips, neither pays for nurses and firefighters

No-one noticed they were cutting KiwiSaver balances by $103b: what might have looked inert within the Thorndon Bubble reacted explosively on contact with outside air.

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NZ government in super tax backtrack

A policy to streamline tax treatment of New Zealand super providers has been killed after 24 hours when the government realised it would cost Kiwis millions.

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'Free' book not actually free

Steve Braunias grills fund manager Sam Stubbs

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Financial regulator's 'frightening' failure to define ethical investments

It's time the Financial Markets Authority does its duty to protect Kiwisaver investors, says Robert Howell.

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Financial service providers a prime target for Russian and criminal hackers

From the theft of 26,000 Kiwisaver customers' data to DDoS attacks on the NZX and two big banks, the Financial Markets Authority is trying to assist the financial sector in fighting back.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition plan allowing first homebuyers to use super could shrink all workers’ retirement savings, industry analysis finds

Industry Super Australia finds returns to members would decrease as funds would have to keep more cash on hand, reducing amount that can be invested

AAP

Super home withdrawals common overseas

In New Zealand, Kiwisaver withdrawals are an accepted option to help people access the housing market.

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Talk is cheap: Kiwi investors aren't as ethical as they claim

An investing app boss is questioning whether consumers have their money where their mouth is comes to making ethical investment choices.

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Why KiwiSaver is better than a social insurance scheme

Rather than costly, clunky and complex social insurance, writes Simon Chapple, what about KiwiSaver, which already operates as a de facto unemployment and sickness account?

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