News Category: Superannuation

Impact of the 2010 Budget on superannuation schemes.

Employers will need to review whether changes are required to the level of their contribution and that of their employees to KiwiSaver given the changes to the scheme from April 2009.

Our latest KiwiSaver newsletter considers both the impact of the compulsory contribution regime and reviews again all the main features and benefits of the scheme.

Comment on the legislation, with notes on the implications for existing schemes and for employers

The implications of the proposed changes to taxation of investment income, with further comment on possible KiwiSaver developments.

A review of the United Kingdom Pensions Commission report on likely changes to the UK pension system, and comment on the relevance to the situation in New Zealand.