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NZ has a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to reshape retirement Saturday 22nd of August 2026 New Retirement Commissioner David Boyle says New Zealand is approaching a major reset of retirement policy and wants KiwiSaver and NZ Super considered together. He also sees a bigger role for financial advisers and technology in improving New Zealanders’ financial wellbeing. New Retirement Commissioner David Boyle believes New Zealand has a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to reshape...

AIA New Zealand has appointed an Acting Chief Customer Officer to cover parental leave from mid-October 2026. AIA New Zealand has announced the appointment of Travis Higgins as Acting Chief Customer Officer, effective from 16 October 2026. The appointment follows Chief Customer Officer Maddie Sherlock announcing she will take parental leave later this year as she prepares to welcome her second child.

Global infrastructure investment manager Morrison has appointed former United States Deputy Secretary of State Dr Kurt Campbell as the first member. The Advisory Group has been formed to provide insight across geopolitics, macroeconomic policy and global markets. As its foundation member, Dr Campbell will provide advice and insights to Morrison and some of its key partners on geopolitical developments in key markets, supporting the firm’s growth in North America, Europe and Asia.

Is responsible investing too hard for KiwiSaver providers to do? Koura founder Rupert Carlyon says the big question is what are we allowed to invest in? Tuesday 11th of August 2026 Responsible investment platform Mindful Money says a growing amount of KiwiSaver money is going into concerning investments, but one provider says its list of companies of concern is so long that they are hard to avoid.

[Weekly Wrap] What we know, and don't know, about Labour's retirement policies. Plus a potential surprise Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds addresses FSC conference (Image: FSC) Friday 21st of August 2026 Labour is getting a fari bit of flack for not releasing its KiwiSaver/Retirement policy at the moment - but that's a little bit unfair.

NZX aims for 5% of KiwiSaver market in three-to-five years NZX Acting CEO Graham Law Friday 21st of August 2026 NZX’s Smart funds management arm is aiming to capture 5% of the KiwiSaver market. Acting chief executive Graham Law told analysts that he thinks that might take three-to-five years rather than one-to-three years but that Smart could accelerate growth if it sees a particular approach is working. NZX currently has about $3.3 billion of KiwiSaver funds under management (FUM) while...

Kiwibank says June half-year competition for home loans was particularly fierce Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich (Image: Supplied) Thursday 20th of August 2026 Kiwibank declined to compete as hard as some other players in terms of incentives offered in the June half year as the overall home loans market slowed, according to chief executive Steve Jurkovich. Kiwibank’s disclosure statement showed its new lending on home loans slowed to $963 million compared with $1.6 million in the first half.

Trust in AI’s decision making not keeping pace with adoption Wednesday 19th of August 2026 AI is revolutionising financial services and mortgage advice, but when it comes to automated money decisions Kiwis’ trust in it plummets. AI is rapidly transforming financial services and mortgage advice globally and in New Zealand, yet consumer trust in AI and its capabilities is not keeping pace with adoption. <... Want to read the full article?

Meet the Managers Roadshow Event Name Event Location Start Date End Date Event Date Details Contact Registration will be open in 2026 on our website https://heathcoteinvestment.com/our-events/ Description Meet the Managers hosted by Heathcote Investment Partners is bringing the Fund Managers to you. Update your portfolio knowledge and earn CPD's "

Former AMP Life policyholders moving to Asteron Wednesday 22nd of July 2026 The proposal comes after Resolution acquired Asteron Life at the start of last year then later on Nippon Life acquired Resolution Life. At the time of the Asteron deal Resolution Life Australasia chief executive, Tim Tez said, “While Asteron Life and Resolution Life will continue to operate under separate brands in New Zealand, both businesses will benefit from the combined scale, capab... Want to read the full article?