No real surprises – FMA research into Kiwis using investment platforms
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No real surprises – FMA research into Kiwis using investment platforms

FMA retail investor platforms research findings – no real surprises …

Article written by InvestNow – 5th August 2021

The FMA published their research yesterday, looking at the adoption of platforms by Kiwis for investing. The objectives of the research was to understand:

The type and profile of investors in retail platforms.
Their risks and behaviour within these platforms.
The motivations and influences that brought them to where they are.

It’s great to see the […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:14:46+12:00August 5th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments

The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow 
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The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow 

Article written by InvestNow – 30th July 2021

Insufficient design

Over the last 14 years, KiwiSaver has evolved from a gleam in the eyes of Sir Michael Cullen to a starring role in the financial lives of more than 3.1 million New Zealanders, topping $82 billion in funds under management. 

However, as popular as it is, of late many have been pointing to its obvious design flaw – the limited ability for one portfolio/investor to invest in multiple KiwiSaver offerings.

Stuff’s Janine Starks […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:05:32+12:00July 30th, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments

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Account safety & security

Article written by InvestNow – Updated 15th February 2022

At InvestNow, the safety and security of our client’s investments is our top priority. We have several layers of protection which minimise the risk of anyone being able to access your account without authorisation.

At the platform level, we store all data in encrypted disks and servers and require two-factor authentication to access all systems. We regularly review user permissions and access levels; log all access; […]

By Mike Heath|2022-02-18T14:51:51+13:00July 30th, 2021|All|0 Comments

PMG opens door to new generation investors with InvestNow
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PMG opens door to new generation investors with InvestNow

Press release written by PMG Funds

PMG, one of New Zealand’s most trusted and established property funds managers, has partnered with online, direct-to-consumer fund platform InvestNow. This collaboration offers InvestNow clients the unique opportunity to invest in PMG Generation Fund, which is open to direct applications via InvestNow from 5th July to 29th July.

Scott McKenzie, PMG Chief Executive Officer and Director, said “InvestNow is an ideal partner to help […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:18:13+12:00July 13th, 2021|All, News|0 Comments

Investing platform age makes PIEs extra tasty
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Investing platform age makes PIEs extra tasty

Article written by InvestNow

July 7 marks an important date in the tax calendar with most end-of-financial-year income tax returns due for filing.

This July, however, will likely pass unnoticed by the majority of Kiwis who benefit from one of the most automated tax systems in the world.

But not everyone will reap the benefits…

Those invested in shares or direct equities might find themselves caught out by an unexpected tax […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:07:20+12:00June 30th, 2021|All, Investing education|0 Comments

The role of Bonds in an investment portfolio, why you need them
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The role of Bonds in an investment portfolio, why you need them

Article written by Hunter Investment Management

Everyone is starting to talk about the risk of rising interest rates and inflation as central banks and regulators maintain strong fiscal and monetary stimulus while, at the same time, highlighting an improving economic growth outlook.

The thinking is that investors should switch out of bonds/fixed interest to avoid losses but even this thinking is compromised by a desire for returns […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:08:45+12:00June 30th, 2021|All, Investing education|0 Comments

Saving KiwiSaver: why contributions matter more than fees
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Saving KiwiSaver: why contributions matter more than fees

Article written by David Boyle, Mint Asset Management

Fees have been in the spotlight recently but Mint head of sales and marketing, David Boyle, explains why we need to dig deeper to understand what is really stopping KiwiSaver members from saving…

KiwiSaver fees have hogged the headlines more than ever over the last year, sparked first by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) ‘value for money’ crusade in 2020 before culminating in […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-14T15:12:50+12:00June 30th, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments

KiwiSaver default shakeup – who’s out and who’s in
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KiwiSaver default shakeup – who’s out and who’s in

Article written by InvestNow

The government put the KiwiSaver market in a temporary tail-spin this May after giving five default KiwiSaver providers the boot.

While not a total surprise, the decision to slash the number of default KiwiSaver schemes from the current nine to six as of December 1 this year, went further than many expected.

The dramatic move will see AMP, ANZ, ASB, Fisher Funds and Mercer lose any default fund members (excluding those who have made an ‘active choice’ […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-15T11:16:17+12:00May 31st, 2021|All, KiwiSaver|0 Comments

End of the affair: Where NZ investors are heading after the house party is over
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End of the affair: Where NZ investors are heading after the house party is over

Article written by InvestNow

Fueled by a steady population increase, limited supply growth and what amounted to generous tax subsidies, Kiwi residential real estate investors have been on the winning end of a one-way bet for decades.

But in March this year, the property investment odds blew out as the government launched its first serious assault against a sector slated […]

By Mike Heath|2022-09-15T11:17:23+12:00April 29th, 2021|All, Investing education|0 Comments

Escape from 2020: How investors found a route to recovery
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Escape from 2020: How investors found a route to recovery

Article written by InvestNow

Almost a year to the day since global share markets plunged to lows more than 30 per cent below pre-COVID peaks, investors probably still look back in disbelief at what seemed, for most, escape from certain disaster.

The sharp fall in global share indices was triggered by rising fears of economic catastrophe in the wake of pandemic-fighting lockdowns. While some predicted a crash of 1929 […]

By Mike Heath|2021-08-02T09:59:55+12:00March 31st, 2021|All|0 Comments

FMA retail investor platforms research findings – no real surprises …

The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow

Insufficient design

Account safety & security

PMG opens door to new generation investors with InvestNow

Investing platform age makes PIEs extra tasty

The role of Bonds in an investment portfolio, why you need them

Saving KiwiSaver: why contributions matter more than fees

KiwiSaver default shakeup – who’s out and who’s in

End of the affair: Where NZ investors are heading after the house party is over

Escape from 2020: How investors found a route to recovery

The KiwiSaver hack: “We’ve side-stepped KiwiSaver’s biggest flaw” - InvestNow