Investment and KiwiSaver in the media 2022

The gender retirement gap and our response to the Taxation Bill were hot topics of conversation in the media in 2022. Here's a snapshot of where FSC appeared in the media on investment and KiwiSaver topics in 2022: 

September 2022

Radio New Zealand - KiwiSaver fees GST backdown shows government out-of-step with public sentiment - critics

Good Returns - It's a fact: KiwiSaver fees in NZ are low

Investment News New Zealand - Working with KiwiSaver: FSC floats separation of employer/employee contributions

August 2022

NZ Adviser - Jayden Fennell - How do Kiwis invest during volatile times?

Investment News New Zealand - Crypto-critic regulatory calls mount as data shows rising risks in Australasia

The New Zealand Herald - Ryan Bessemer - 'Wild West' world of crypto: Kiwi investors need protection

Good Returns - Jenni McManus - Here's a plan to fix gender gap

Radio New Zealand - Plan to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees 'a wealth tax' - fund manager

The New Zealand Herald - KiwiSaver: Christopher Luxon says National will push to stop 'retirement tax'

1news - Planned KiwiSaver GST charge 'disappointing' - finance chief

Radio New Zealand - Christopher Luxon accuses govt of tax grab over KiwiSaver fees plan

The Hits - KiwiSaver GST tax scrapped less than 24-hours after being revealed, financial expert Hannah McQueen weighs in 

Newshub - Jamie Ensor - Government's KiwiSaver tax backdown: National euphoric, ministers don't want scheme undermined

Newshub - Amelia Wade - Axed KiwiSaver tax: Why the government backed down

July 2022

Stuff - David Boyle - Stuff your dad would tell you: Saving for retirement is harder for women

Good Returns - Mint appointed new Independent Director of the Board

Investment News New Zealand - Mint fills Board vacancy; BetaShares prepares for NZ launch; Franklin Templeton names Australasian head

The New Zealand Herald - Tamsyn Parker - Academic lambasts finance industry, govt over lack of progress on closing retirement savings gap for women

June 2022

Stuff - Ayesha Scott - People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver's current trajectory

The New Zealand Mortgage Mag - Financial Services Council defends KiwiSaver after criticism

Investment News New Zealand - How do we improve the retirement gap for women?

The New Zealand Herald - Frances Cook - Cooking the Books podcast: Busting the investing myths that hold you back

May 2022

Seven Sharp - Scheme to help close gender pay gap

Newshub - From volatile markets to choosing the right strategy: Here's how to make the most of your KiwiSaver account this year

Investment News New Zealand - Mercer targets gender savings imbalance

March 2022

Stuff - Rob Stock - Will Minister's KiwiSaver proposals worsen the KiwiSaver gender divide?

Newshub - KiwiSaver members warned to 'stay steady' as balances hit by volatility caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Investment News New Zealand - Fin-lit fall prompts call for industry action

The New Zealand Herald - Tamsyn Parker - New FMA boss Samantha Barrass plans to tackle wholesale investment

February 2022

Stuff - Rob Stock - Commerce Minister David Clark says he is working towards KiwiSaver 'refresh'