________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Markets & Economy

Investment Insights July 2026

Oil prices have started to ease after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a framework deal, though prices remain volatile.

Read article
Investment Insights May 2026

Conflict in the Middle East has driven elevated oil prices and heighted market volatility.

Read article
Investment Insights February 2026

Last year saw significant geopolitical shifts, notably the US adopting unprecedented trade policies.

Read article

KiwiSaver & Retirement

Feijoa: Everyday spending, future saving

Feijoa is designed to make saving feel easier by turning everyday spending into small KiwiSaver contributions that can add up over time.

Read article
Debunking common KiwiSaver myths

Senior Associate Neil Johns talks through some of the most common myths about KiwiSaver.

Read article
KiwiSaver changes 1 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, if you are an employee and you’re contributing at the default rate of 3%, your contribution & your employer’s matching contribution will automatically increase to 3.5% from 1 April.

Read article

Investments

Quarterly Update - 30 June 2026

Markets navigated a turbulent backdrop shaped by conflict in the Middle East and ongoing inflation.

Read article
2025 Table of Investment Returns

2025 was a momentous year for geopolitics, creating much for global financial markets to process.

Read article
Understand Market Cycles

This video will give you a basic understanding of how share market cycles work, the types of asset classes there are and how they are affected by market fluctuations.

Read article

Lifestyle

Tips for a budget friendly Christmas

Here are some Christmas savings tips that can help make your holidays more affordable and stress-free.

Read article
Protect Your Online Presence

Cyber Smart Week is a yearly event that highlights the significance ofonline security.

Read article
6 steps to get your money Sorted

Sorting out your finances might seem like an overwhelming task, but youcan make a start with these 6 steps.

Read article

Scheme News

Another way to join

If your workplace uses Employment Hero, you can now access the Mercer KiwiSaver scheme.

Read more
KiwiSaver member webinar recording

Mercer’s team unpacked the latest market developments in a 40-minute panel webinar on 14 May 2026.

Read more
Tax residency for NZ tax purposes

If you live and work in New Zealand, it's important to understand your tax residency status. Your tax residency status determines what taxes you'll pay in New Zealand

Read More