Since its creation, the KiwiSaver scheme has faced multiple tweaks. But the government’s latest proposed changes risk the system’s transparency and flexibility.
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Roughly 80% of the coin supply will be distributed to its founders over the course of three years – and that could leave everyday investors holding the bag.
The average cost of personalised financial advice is way above what most Australians are willing to pay. Could new options to access advice through super reach those left behind?
It’s unclear whether requiring the fund to prioritise certain kinds of investments will lead to lower returns. There’s a bigger question – why can’t the government fund priority projects through debt?
Crypto can offer quick riches and an air of high-tech worldliness, but it also encompasses some ethical harms that might give investors pause.
There are no shortcuts to peace in Sudan, but a Marshall Plan-like investment and UN peacekeepers can help local actors diversify the economy and implement reforms once the fighting ends.
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is banking on pension reform to stimulate growth.
Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to capitalize on their ventures.
A study found that in US counties where friendships with prosperous individuals are more common, investment and savings tend to be higher.
Big banks increasingly use artificial intelligence in their investment decisions and software. But new research shows many people are still distrustful when it comes to technology and their money.
The chancellor’s first budget will offer some clues on how she plans to deliver economic growth.
Austerity means choosing not to invest in citizens, contrary to the mandate of South Africa’s constitution.
Cutting marketing spending helps businesses in the short term but often backfires in the long term. Research could help investors identify those bad decisions.
Changing a culture is hard to do.
Australian bitcoin ‘exchange traded funds’ may still find it hard to attract interest from large institutional investors, who often enjoy lower fees and greater liquidity in the US.
Foreign ownership of British firms can often bring benefits.
While Warren Buffet’s ‘buy low, sell high’ strategy has proven extremely successful for himself, it’s challenging for those without significant financial resources.
Inter Milan become the latest elite European football club to be taken over by a US investor.
The treasury will be given more resources to scrutinise investment proposals. In a speech, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will outline the guardrails around the new Future Made in Australia Act.
Small businesses in the French ‘banlieue’ suburbs are overlooked by traditional banks, but give better, more socially beneficial returns than their city centre counterparts.
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