There is clear pressure from MPs to have a greater say in the government’s investment programmes, despite assurances that those funds will be immune from political interference.

Brokers and other financial advisers looks set to feel the pinch of the taxman.

The government has quietly rolled out its first workplace-based superannuation scheme for its own employees – without opening up the scheme to competition.

The Government Superannuation Fund is sticking to its investment policies, in the wake of fierce criticism from some opposition parties

The government’s proposal to put GST on financial services is likely to further hinder savings, according to the Investment savings and Insurance Association.

The GSF managers are taking issue with the $315 million loss figure included in the recently released Crown Financial Statements.

The GSF managers are taking issue with the $315 million loss figure included in the recently released Crown Financial Statements.

Inland Revenue and Treasury officials have told the government that the current tax treatment of employee superannuation does not discourage savings.

United Future's official superannuation spokesman Gordon Copeland says he would like to see more of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund invested in New Zealand.

The savings industry is expecting progress on superannuation issues in this Government's term which starts today, not just words.

Although the National Party forgot to announce it yesterday former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash has been given the spokesman's role for superannuation.

Primary Teachers are to use the Global Retirement Trust for their new super scheme.

At least three of the political parties are likely to roll-out revamped superannuation policies during the forthcoming election campaign.

At least three of the political parties are likely to roll-out revamped superannuation policies during the forthcoming election campaign.