Retirement Savings The Kiwi Saver special “On the Money “ July 27 made informative reading. But the issue of a … More Our Chair’s Letter to the Listener August 3-9
David Jenkin: KiwiSaver must avoid Oz pitfalls
This month New Zealanders will be able to move retirement savings locked up in Australia across to their KiwiSaver accounts. … More David Jenkin: KiwiSaver must avoid Oz pitfalls
Retirement Policy and Research Centre Update July 2013
RPRC Update and news
We attach the latest quarterly report from the RPRC. One of the key activities of the three months ended June 30th was the hosting of a Forum on the treatment of overseas pensions for those who are entitled to New Zealand Superannuation.
There are some real anomalies and key injustices in the current policy but it has been difficult to get political attention to remedy these. This is changing with both Labour and New Zealand First taking a serious look at out of date policy. The Update outlines the Forum – the proceedings can be found here. Continue reading Retirement Policy and Research Centre Update July 2013
Financial Services Council says ‘Discussion needed around future retirement’
Peter Neilson: Discussion needed around future retirement So now KiwiSaver is six it’s timely to look at where our income … More Financial Services Council says ‘Discussion needed around future retirement’
Treasury suggestions “Affording our futures”. Be wary of the media Headlines, re the extreme options, the report and its many suggestions is worthy of consideration!
Treasury reports should not be, and cannot be dismissed. They represent the view of Governments lead advisor on economic, financial … More Treasury suggestions “Affording our futures”. Be wary of the media Headlines, re the extreme options, the report and its many suggestions is worthy of consideration!
Martin Hawes suggests Lump sum solution for retirees
Martin Hawes is right on to it, re an annuity or lump sum component for Kiwi Saver monies. It’s the … More Martin Hawes suggests Lump sum solution for retirees
Two Kiwisaver Providers Censured
Two Kiwisaver Providers told to pull socks up. Tamsyn Parkers NZ herald Article
Tom Berthold is the Principal Analyst for the Ministry of Social Development. Here is his working paper on assuring retirement income, with an annuity preference!
http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/working-papers/wp-01-13-assuring-retirement-income.html
New CFLRI Commissioner
About Diane Maxwell
The Retirement Commissioner at the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income is Diane Maxwell.
Diane Maxwell has been appointed Retirement Commissioner at the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income for a three year term beginning 1 July 2013. Diane has been the Interim Commissioner on secondment from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) since March 2013. Continue reading New CFLRI Commissioner
Do you want your Kiwi Saver money transferred to and from NZ? Read the Tamsyn Parker article
Transtasman super deal to kick in – Read original here:- http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10892447 Alec By Tamsyn Parker Email Tamsyn Retirement savings can … More Do you want your Kiwi Saver money transferred to and from NZ? Read the Tamsyn Parker article