KiwiSaver risks highlighted

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NEW ZEALAND - The government's KiwiSaver superannuation scheme has brought additional complexity and new fiscal risks, because of the high cost of generous incentives, according to a report from the Retirement Commissioner.

The 2007 Retirement Income Policy Review, an independent assessment of government retirement income policies, warned KiwiSaver would need close monitoring and forecasting to ensure no groups were m...

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