KiwiSaver Funds

Fewer than half of New Zealanders have a will. The figures are even lower for women, Māori and Pasifika, according to a survey by the NZ Commission for Financial Capability. It found people put off …

It’s tempting to jump at the offer of a job right away and skim-read the contract, especially if you're a new graduate and this is your first foray into your industry. But there are some …

“Should I switch provider?” is a question to ask yourself every year. If you do switch every year, however, you’re almost certainly making a mistake. It’s a bit like DIY. Measure twice - or even …

In March, a new law came into effect, introducing 6% and 10% KiwiSaver contribution rates in addition to the existing 3%, 4% and 8% options. The changes came as a result of recommendations by the Retirement …

Canstar’s research into New Zealand’s KiwiSaver schemes reveals some intriguing insights into the market.  In recent years, providers have come under intense pressure to lower fees, and our research shows they are doing exactly that. Our …

The silent assassin: Default funds One of the biggest and more important pieces of information to come out of the KiwiSaver space recently is news that some 23% of New Zealand’s KiwiSaver members have investments parked …

As our national retirement savings initiative, KiwiSaver has become an integral element of nearly three million New Zealanders’ financial plans, which makes it all the more important that ASB is Canstar’s joint-winner of the 2019 …

Out of the 15 KiwiSaver providers accessed, BNZ has been recognised as a joint-winner of Canstar’s 2019 Outstanding Value KiwiSaver Scheme Provider Award, thanks in part to its reduced fees and strong customer service. We caught …