News and views

How low can interest rates go?

14 January 2021

There’s been a lot of discussion about the potential for negative interest rates. But what does that really mean and how will it affect your KiwiSaver savings?

Staying the course during times of uncertainty

22 October 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for KiwiSaver and investments. Here we visit some key themes that this year has taught us.

What a negative Official Cash Rate could mean for you

14 December 2020

With the official cash rate set to drop below zero, we look at what negative interest rates mean for you as an investor.

KiwiSaver myths - busted!

23 July 2020

For many KiwiSaver members who have enjoyed strong returns over the last few years, the recent fluctuations in balances may be unsettling. At times like this it’s important to understand the ins and outs of your KiwiSaver account, and why not to buy into the common KiwiSaver myths.

Managing the ups and downs of investing

23 July 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for investment markets – and for investors who are dealing with market fluctuations. Here are some tips to help you not only manage through the ups and downs of investing, but also take advantage of them.

Coronavirus update: A bounce in equity markets, but uncertainty remains

29 April 2020

Equity markets have seen a substantial bounce off their mid-March lows. While a lot of uncertainty remains, we have seen a number of developments on which we wanted to give you an update.

What's changing for KiwiSaver this year?

28 April 2020

There are more changes being made to KiwiSaver this year. We explain what the changes are and how they could help you stay on top of your KiwiSaver savings.

An update on COVID-19 and how it affects your investments

26 March 2020

The fallout from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak continues to dominate the news with economic volatility hitting unprecedented levels. As the situation continues to unfold, we want to keep investors up-to-date. 

An update on the coronavirus and the recent market volatility

16 March 2020

Over the past few weeks, financial markets have endured a period of increased volatility as the economic and social impact of coronavirus has worsened. We wanted to give you an update on the developing situation.