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Markets & Economy
The second quarter of 2022 saw a continued mix of difficult macro-economic and geopolitical conditions.
Two key themes are driving markets at the moment. These are inflation and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
An update of the Ukraine crisis on financial markets.
KiwiSaver & Retirement
Check if you are on track before 30 June 2022.
Mercer KiwiSaver scheme – Administration fee is removed for all members.
Mercer KiwiSaver scheme is rated Platinum again, now eight years in a row from Super Ratings!
Investments
The power of patience - Rocky start to year just a blip for longer-term investors.
The Government has introduced a new top personal income tax rate of 39% which will apply to personal annual income that exceeds $180,000 from 1 April 2021.
If you’re keen to better understand the impact of unit pricing on your scheme's balance, watch this short video.
Responsible Investments
Watch our special edition of Investment Insights with Philip Houghton-Brown and Tatiana Mes discussing Mercer’s responsible investment approach.
Humanity has about a decade to avoid the worst effects of climate change, according to the latest report from the world’s leading body of climate change experts.
From Singapore to Slovenia, here are 10 of the world's greenest places setting the pace for nurturing environmental and cultural sustainability.
Lifestyle
With Christmas coming up quickly it can take us by surprise and take a hard hit on the wallet if we’re not prepare.
With lockdowns widespread across New Zealand, this means an increased pressure and stress for all Kiwis.
Here’s a short interview with Tatiana Mes, Principal Marketing and Communications Manager.