According to the Financial Markets Authority, around 90% of investment is now being managed with some form of ESG overlay.

Climate standards must be consistent and comparable while ensuring they don’t drive “vanilla” uniformity.

The March 2024 reporting year for KiwiSaver showed the strongest growth in total funds since 2021 and passed the $100 billion milestone, according to the Financial Markets Authority.

Fund managers want the government to delay the audit requirement for emissions data in fund climate reports.

Sharesies KiwiSaver members can now combine multiple base funds instead of having to choose only one for their KiwiSaver scheme.

The latest AIA Wellbeing Survey of Financial Advisers shows self-development scores are up from 2021 but still low overall.

Amid trends such as grandparents helping family and a cost of living crisis, financial advisers added at least 4.7% in value for clients.

More than one million KiwiSaver members (39%) are invested in environmental, social, governance (ESG) funds, says a new report.

The period between the outcome of the US election and the presidential inauguration is likely to be tumultuous for the markets, says Capital Group political economist Matt Miller.

ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt would like to see change when it comes to KiwiSaver policy and is interested in developing the product.

Financial adviser Leelee Stone says if she could give people working from home one tip it is to hire a personal assistant.

Most KiwiSaver providers have filed their first-ever climate reports which detail the emissions from their investments.

KiwiSaver assets rose $3.5 billion to $110.8b at the end of the June quarter, up $13.3b from the June quarter last year.

Mint Asset Management will continue engaging with companies on their approach to modern slavery even in absence of the legislation.

Asteron Life has launched a grant programme for advisers.

Sixty per cent of Kiwis over 18, up 4% on last year, now expect financial advisers to be knowledgeable about ethical investment options.