Act MP Muriel Newman compares New Zealand superannuation with schemes around the world, and asks how we could ensure financial security in our retirement.

The Securities Commission has stopped a proportionate property ownership scheme and said money has to be given back to investors.

The Australian federal government is to force superannuation funds across the Tasman to disclose what funds members pay each year in fees

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Kiwibank boosted its home loans book by $291 million to $793 million in the six months ended December as it edged closer to posting a profit.

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The Reserve Bank has decided to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.25%.

The new Australian financial services licensing regime comes into effect today and it remains unclear if funds set up by New Zealand managers across the Tasman for tax purposes are legal.

Known mainly in the past as a fund manager, ING New Zealand recently consolidated its ‘financial services’ designation with the acquisition of local insurance company Club Life.

The NZ Superannuation Fund has appointed two value managers to look after part of its international share allocation.