This article was published on 22 September 2022. Some information may be out of date.

Are KiwiSaver members getting value for their money?

Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is looking into this.

Report from a panel discussion on the topic at a conference:

  • Are fees coming down?
  • Some providers pay commissions to advisers who bring in KiwiSaver members
  • Some performance fees are unfair

Also, brief comment on controversy over GST on KiwiSaver fees

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