Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, asks whether KiwiSaver needs to change with the times.
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The evolution of KiwiSaver
In this first part of a two-part story, Oliver Mander, chief executive of NZ Shareholders’ Association, examines the potential for a step change in KiwiSaver and the key questions and trade-offs that could be raised in the 2026 election.
Investing with purpose
Barry Coates, co-CEO of Mindful Money, explores the implications of intergenerational transfer of retirement savings.
Swedish design with a Kiwi can-do attitude
Liz Dobson takes the rugged sibling of Volvo’s EX30 SUV, the Cross Country, for a test drive.
The overlooked asset
KiwiSaver is often overlooked in the average Kiwi’s retirement plan, writes John Bell from Kauri Wealth. But it’s a key component of financial wellbeing post-65.
Turning beef fat into margin
For years, beef tallow lived on the fringes – an old-fashioned ingredient your grandparents might’ve cooked with, not something you’d expect to see ranged nationally by a major supermarket.
Guide to commercial property
If you’re at the beginning of your investment journey, the PMG-powered Commercial Property Investment Guide is a practical place to start.
Menopause myths debunked
For most women, menopause arrives with little warning – and even less practical guidance. And there are enduring menopause myths that are providing hard to shift.
Mixed month for global markets
September was a mixed month for global markets, as Tom Deacon, assistant portfolio manager at Mint, explains.
Five KiwiSaver tips to maximise your savings
Don’t miss out on free money! Here are five tips for getting the best out of our KiwiSaver fund, from Amova (formerly Nikko AM).
Wanna buy a house on the blockchain?
Tokenisation holds promise for everyday New Zealanders, as Paul Quickenden explains.
Time, not timing
The road to growing wealth is not paved with luck or perfect timing, but with time itself. Use it wisely, writes Matt Hardwick from Octagon Asset Management.
Market Wrap Up
Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, is this month’s guest author of the Market Wrap Up, brought to you by Invest Now. Global equities rose strongly in August, led by the US markets. The...
Is KiwiSaver still worth it?
Is KiwiSaver still worth the effort? Shamubeel Eaqub explores the changes over the decades and comes to an interesting conclusion.
Insurance from the heart
Asteron Life’s ‘Heart Coach’ offers eligible customers free personalised support that promotes heart health and wellbeing.
The fall of the US dollar
Predictions of the demise of the US dollar have proven far-fetched, writes Chris Smith, general manager of CMC Markets New Zealand.
Kiwisaver update
Our latest KiwiSaver survey reveals government changes to KiwiSaver are likely to alter level of engagement for some investors, but most are committed to staying the course.
Market Wrap-Up
Greg Fleming, head of global diversified funds at SALT Funds Management, is this month’s guest author of Market Wrap-Up, courtesy of InvestNow.
Can reading the news make you richer?
Researchers have uncovered a novel way to forecast stock market volatility using daily business news.
Tariffs, challenges and opportunities
Oliver Mander, CEO of NZ Shareholders’ Association, looks at the effect Trump’s tariff may have on Kiwi investors.
Forestry: investing in the environment
New Zealand pine is a sound investment with solid sustainability credentials. Investors are increasingly aware of the importance of partnering good returns with environmental responsibility.