New Zealand Funds Management's (NZFM) share hedging strategy has proven its worth over the course of the global financial crisis, according to a new paper published by the group, and should guard client portfolios at a time when markets appear over-valued.

As New Zealand is now back on a growth track, we could be doing more to reduce economic imbalances, especially external debt, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard said today.

Finance Minister Bill English has heeded the calls by the Reserve Bank to help boost incentives for savings by cutting tax on investment vehicles, including PIEs, to 28%. [includes ISI comments]

NZ Funds says KiwiSaver's should work out what the tax on their return will be when considering which fund to put their savings in.

Failed finance companies have netted PricewaterhouseCoopers more than $10 million since the sector collapse started in 2006.

How often does the conversation with client's focus on what return they will get if they invest in X,Y or Z?

ING has become the first KiwiSaver provider to hit the $1 billion mark in funds under management.

New Zealand Funds Management says it is remaining cautious despite the share market's recent rally, however the opportunity to prosper from active management has never been higher.