We'd all be better off if 'open banking' wasn't stymied by the banks
13/09/2020
The recently announced new top tax rate, and regulation of PayWave, are unsurprising election promises by the Government. Sam Stubbs thinks of the two, regulating Paywave fees is the more interesting as it sends a message that even the Government is getting sick of bad bank behaviour.
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Eat My Lunch founder, Lisa King, joins Simplicity
10/09/2020
Lisa King, founder of Eat My Lunch and a New Zealander of the Year finalist, has joined the Simplicity team.
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Simplicity offers record low 2.25% mortgage, and predicts rates will go lower
19/08/2020
Simplicity, New Zealand’s lowest cost mortgage lender and KiwiSaver manager, reduced its floating mortgage rate for first home buyers to...
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Craig's guide to a well planned retirement. Don't panic, get planning
24/01/2017
It's fair to say many folks have no idea on how much to save between...
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Farewell 2016. Bring on the party in 2017 for NZ KiwiSavers and Investors
04/01/2017
In spite of recent earthquakes, real and political, I’m as bullish on NZ as I’ve ever...
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Five tips to get your financial fitness levels up in 2017
01/01/2017
I'm not a big one for resolutions. Apparently I'm not alone.
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Happy holidays from the team at Simplicity
24/12/2016
Greetings from the team at Simplicity.
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Find out what you pay in fees compared to our competitors
22/12/2016
Big news today as Simplicity KiwiSaver is now up on the Sorted. org.
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Don't get mad, get informed....some simple tools to find out what you're being charged in fees
15/12/2016
Hugely disappointing news this week that the Government bowed to pressure from the banking industry...
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How to make your KiwiSaver grow faster at Christmas time
13/12/2016
KiwiSaver may not be at the top of the traditional xmas wish-list but here's why...
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Don't treat investors like idiots
29/11/2016
The KiwiSaver industry sometimes struggles to treat investors like the intelligent people they are.
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"Too hard" excuse on fees disclosure just doesn't cut it for Simplicity, or financial regulators worldwide
21/11/2016
For too long, the funds management industry has had it too good, extracting a high...
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Simplicity makes first charitable donation to earthquake victims
16/11/2016
We're delighted to let you know we've made the first charitable donation on your behalf.
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