The overseas state pension issue, continues to attract comment from many. There is little doubt that the approach adopted by … More “Removing the anomaly in the spousal provision is doable, cheap and urgent.” We cannot think of one reason why we persist with this iniquitous policy. (Susan St John) →

New Zealand Superannuation    March 2017:An overview New Zealand residents, who meet the eligibility criteria, are entitled to receive a … More New Zealand Superannuation payment rates 2017 : MCA NZ Limited summary is a good one →

I attended this week the “Forsyth Barr Summer Investment Series”, being currently advertised and presented at a number of NZ … More Martin Hawes Summer Investment Series: Free →

The NZ Super Fund  is expected to  cover 8-10% of future  NZ Superannuation  costs. That intention and cost reduction for … More NZ Super Fund: CEO debunks myths →

Two international guest speakers (The Hon Nick Sherry, Australian former Minister for Superannuation) and David Harris (Managing Director TOR Financial … More Retirement Policy Forum: Age of uncertainty →

It is solid reinforcement of the same message.  Never easy, but always necessary. NZ Herald 28 February 2017 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/brent-sheather/news/article.cfm?a_id=34&objectid=11808641 Posted … More Never been harder to plan for retirement! →

  Forum: Retirement Policy in an Age of Uncertainty When: Thursday 20 April 2017, 1.30-4.30pm Where: Case Room 2, level … More 20 April 2017: Seminar at the University of Auckland Business School →

Ralph Stewart, Bernard Hickey and Liz Koh have been touring NZ with their 2 hour seminars and refreshments, all at … More SECURING YOUR RETIREMENT SEMINARS SERIES: Hickey, Koh, and Stewart →

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