Fine line, but RB appears to be getting on top of inflation

21/08/2022 by John Bolsover

As expected, the RBNZ raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.0% this week. The Bank also raised the future track for the OCR, forecasting a peak of 4.1% by mid 2023, slightly higher than in the previous May Monetary Policy Statement. The Reserve Bank upped their forecasts for non-tradeable inflation … Read more

Are you investing too much in KiwiSaver?

14/11/202507/06/2021 by John Bolsover

This week, financial commentator Janine Starks wrote an opinion piece on Stuff suggesting that members are are probably investing too much in their KiwiSaver scheme: Article The question is raised because members’ savings are essentially locked-in until they turn 65 years of age. Special rules ensure KiwiSaver investments are held through to retirement, with some … Read more