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Over 65s and KiwiSaver Update

Article posted on 27 March 2013 in KiwiSaver

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Since last July anyone aged 65+ who reaches their fifth anniversary in KiwiSaver has been able to withdraw money from their account. Inland Revenue estimate over 54,000 kiwis have reached this milestone. While it’s too early for national data on whether these people are cashing up their KiwiSaver money, we’ve found the majority of our eligible members have kept their KiwiSaver account open.

Since last July anyone aged 65+ who reaches their fifth anniversary in KiwiSaver has been able to withdraw money from thei...
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GMK five-year returns advertisement

Article posted on 24 October 2012 in KiwiSaver

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In October 2012, Morningstar published their survey of five-year returns for KiwiSaver providers. We ran an advertisement in the NZ Herald to explain why the Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver Scheme (GMK) wasn’t included – it all boils down to a lack of standards in how returns are reported.

In October 2012, Morningstar published their survey of five-year returns for KiwiSaver providers. We ran an advertisement ...
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The proposed KiwiSaver Reporting Regulations

Video posted on 19 October 2012 in KiwiSaver

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The Government has finally released draft regulations to standardise the way KiwiSaver providers report their performance and returns. But do the regulations go far enough? Andrew Gawith shares his thoughts in this video.

The Government has finally released draft regulations to standardise the way KiwiSaver providers report their performance ...
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KiwiSaver paper leaves investors in dark

Article posted on 4 September 2012 in KiwiSaver

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In the fourth and final part of a series on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan looks at regulation and information, and considers the Government's proposals for KiwiSaver reporting.

In the fourth and final part of a series on investment performance published in the New Zealand Herald, Gareth Morgan look...
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Looking back on five years of KiwiSaver

Video posted on 23 July 2012 in KiwiSaver

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In July 2012, KiwiSaver reaches its fifth birthday, and members who are over 65 and have been in the scheme for five years become eligible to withdraw. In these two videos, Andrew Gawith reflects on five years of KiwiSaver, and looks at why a surprising number of over 65s are choosing to keep their accounts open.

In July 2012, KiwiSaver reaches its fifth birthday, and members who are over 65 and have been in the scheme for five years...
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Many Happy Returns as KiwiSaver Turns 5

Article posted on 6 March 2012 in KiwiSaver

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With KiwiSaver approaching its fifth birthday, Andrew Gawith looks at how the initiative stacks up to its original expactations, and assesses its successes in relation to its shortcomings.

With KiwiSaver approaching its fifth birthday, Andrew Gawith looks at how the initiative stacks up to its original expacta...
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The People have Spoken and GMK Won!

Video posted on 15 December 2011 in KiwiSaver

The Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver Scheme won the People's Choice KiwiSaver Scheme Communication Award in the 2011 Workplace Savings Awards. Sue Kerr explains why we are thrilled to have won this award.

The Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver Scheme won the People's Choice KiwiSaver Scheme Communication Award in the 2011 Workplace ...
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KiwiSaver Compulsion Far From a Magic Wand

Article posted on 1 November 2011 in KiwiSaver

Will compulsory KiwiSaver fix all New Zealand's problems? John Carran looks at why it might not be the right choice.

Will compulsory KiwiSaver fix all New Zealand's problems? John Carran looks at why it might not be the right choice. ...
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Government Party Announcements for Savings

Article posted on 28 October 2011 in KiwiSaver

In this video, Andrew Gawith looks at the savings policies of both the National party and the Labour party prior to the election.

In this video, Andrew Gawith looks at the savings policies of both the National party and the Labour party prior to the el...
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Bringing Retirement Savings from Oz

Article posted on 2 August 2011 in KiwiSaver

Andrew Gawith looks at the transfer of superannuation between New Zealand and Australia.

Andrew Gawith looks at the transfer of superannuation between New Zealand and Australia. ...
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Savings Working Group: Will KiwiSaver get gutted?

Article posted on 25 January 2011 in KiwiSaver

The Savings Working Group’s final report is due next week. KiwiSaver is bound to feature, and two controversial scenarios seem likely to make an appearance - KiwiSaver as a compulsory savings scheme for individuals, and at a government level, the potential savings from axing KiwiSaver incentives.

The Savings Working Group’s final report is due next week. KiwiSaver is bound to feature, and two controversial scen...
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Bringing Some Order to KiwiSaver

Article posted on 15 December 2010 in KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver has been a dog’s breakfast when it comes to reporting fees and investment performance in any easily comparable form. Andrew Gawith explains.

KiwiSaver has been a dog’s breakfast when it comes to reporting fees and investment performance in any easily compar...
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