From $0 to $120 Billion: The Evolution of KiwiSaver

About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of KiwiSaver in New Zealand over the past 20 years.

Send us Fan Mail July 2027 marks 20 years since KiwiSaver was introduced to New Zealand. In that time, it has grown from a brand-new savings scheme into a $120+ billion investment powerhouse that will likely become the largest asset many Kiwis ever own. In this episode, Tim and Brodie look back at how KiwiSaver has evolved since 2007, from the dominance of bank providers to the rise of specialist fund managers, changing investment strategies, and the growing shift toward passive investi...

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Hosts: Tim Ellis, Brodie Haggerty

Topics covered

• KiwiSaver
• investment strategies
• financial growth
• New Zealand economy
• asset management

Keywords

• KiwiSaver
• investment
• New Zealand
• financial growth
• asset management
• savings scheme

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Organizations: KiwiSaver

Places: New Zealand

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