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KiwiSaver changes ‘a priority’ for National Government
14 November 2008
The industry association promoting workplace superannuation says a priority for the incoming Government is to repeal the latest amendments to KiwiSaver, and has released a submission detailing its desired law reforms.
KiwiSaver tax-take comment a case of the glass is half empty
5 November 2008
The Association promoting workplace superannuation in New Zealand says it is generally comfortable with the framework for taxation of investment savings currently in place.
KiwiSaver Performance Survey results
16 October 2008
The range of returns from KiwiSaver funds is very wide according to the first performance report from research house Morningstar.
A devil in National's detail
14 October 2008
National's proposed KiwiSaver changes have been well and truly analysed by now but one factor which doesn't appear to have been considered yet is the tight timeframe in which National are proposing to introduce the changes.
National Party “removes KiwiSaver uncertainty”
9 October 2008
The Association promoting workplace superannuation in New Zealand says the National Party's plans for KiwiSaver allays fears the scheme would be rendered unattractive under a National Government.
KiwiSaver survey shows higher levels of understanding
6 October 2008
Despite global financial market turmoil more New Zealanders understand what KiwiSaver is all about and are using it to save for their retirement, a new survey shows.
Financial Adviser Bill changes ‘provide certainty for employers’
24 September 2008
The Association promoting workplace superannuation in New Zealand says it is pleased the Government is providing more certainty for employers through the Financial Advisers Bill, passed under urgency on 24 September.
More mortgages qualify for KiwiSaver mortgage diversion
15 September 2008
Amendments to the mortgage diversion regulations signed by Order in Council today allow more types of mortgages to qualify for the mortgage diversion facility.
Offsetting Employer KiwiSaver Contributions
12 September 2008
On 3 September a rushed amendment to the Employment Relations Act was passed that impacts on every employer offsetting their contributions to KiwiSaver within the remuneration package paid to employees. The prospect of total remuneration arrangements being under threat had been signalled as long ago as July - what had not been anticipated had been the lack of consultation that occurred with the wording of the amendments made, and the possible far reaching implications.
2008 Conference Presentation Now Online
11 September 2008
Our two day ASFONZ 2008 National Conference & Super Expo was a huge success!