Riding the Investments Wave
You may have read in the media or seen in your own portfolio that financial markets have had a bit of a rocky start in 2022. It can be concerning to see the value of your investments, like KiwiSaver, go down but it’s important to remember that changes in the value of your investments are […]
Get your KiwiSaver account on-track for first home success
If you are looking to buy your first home, you are probably aware that you can use your KiwiSaver funds towards the deposit. AdviceFirst adviser Casey Woolridge shares three simple things you can do to help give your KiwiSaver money a boost and reach your first home goals faster. 1 – Check you are in […]
Sustainable Investing or greenwashing?
Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular with more and more Kiwi’s showing their interest in the environmental, social and human capital impacts of the funds they are investing in. Due to this demand several funds have sprung up that are labelled “responsible”, “ethical” or “sustainable”. But do they really live up to label or is […]
Who looks After Your Interests?
The role of “supervisors” in New Zealand Have you ever wondered who’s looking after your interests as an investor when you put your money into a Kiwisaver scheme or a managed fund? The good news is that in most cases there will be a corporate trustee company appointed as a “supervisor”, whose role is to […]
