11.3-million New Zealanders have funds in KiwiSaver accounts, but how safe are they? The Government is set to announce plans today that will fast-track tougher regulations on KiwiSaver providers. It follows controversy over one provider, Huljich Wealth Management, over illeged manipulation of its performance measures. It's just one of many concerns about the fast growth of KiwiSaver and how well regulated it is. The Government's Capital Markets Taskforce has reported back on what needs to be done.
2News from the United States, including: further push by Barak Obama to implement reforms in healthcare; controversy over whether to try 9/11 masterminds in military or civilian courts; economic stimulus package;
3Business news, including: report released by the Capital Markets Taskforce; Allied Farmers and Hanover Finance; Huljich Wealth Management;
4Media commentary, including: the blurring of editorial and advertising lines in our newspapers;