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KiwiSaver at a crossroads

Changes to KiwiSaver laid out in this year’s budget undermine what was already an underperforming scheme, writes Professor of Finance, Aaron Gilbert.

KiwiSaver shakeup has pros and cons

Proposed changes would make it easier for KiwiSaver managers to invest in private assets - but also bring concerns that may outweigh any benefits.

Global win for AUT finance students

Congratulations to a team of AUT finance students who have won a prestigious international case competition.

AUT finance research helps us get Sorted

AUT research has helped Sorted launch a money personality quiz to help us understand how we spend our money and where we need to focus.

What’s your money personality?

Are you a big spender or an anxious saver? New research finds five distinct money personalities that drive how we manage and make decisions about money.

Low-paying jobs for some workers

New AUT research explores whether low-wage workers can easily transition to better-paying opportunities.

"Gender lens” investing supports women

Here’s how to support companies that have made the change towards greater gender equity – and encourage others to do the same: invest with a “gender lens”.

For richer, for poorer, for less risk

Married CEOs seem to take fewer risks with their investment decisions and are less likely to bend the rules than their unmarried counterparts.

Policy uncertainty and your investments

AUT researchers have developed an index that highlights just how sensitive our investments are to domestic policy concerns.

How a son can help young criminal dads

For both mums and dads, the arrival of a child decreases criminal behaviour. We now find the child’s gender plays a particular role for some fathers.