Fisher Funds

2022 - 8 - 15

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Fisher Funds pays $310 million to buy Kiwi Wealth (New Zealand Herald)

The purchase will make Fisher Funds the second-largest KiwiSaver provider.

We see value in being default but don't think it is the reason we have done this transaction - not even close." We want to know and understand exactly what makes it tick. "We will go in with our eyes and ears open. "We wanted to retain the default status. We are looking at different options for them." Combined the businesses would have over half a million clients and be the number two KiwiSaver provider - second only to ANZ bank. It would be a very small part of the purchase price." It also runs a custody business. "The attraction for us in this business was not default. We went through the process. Kiwi Wealth is a default KiwiSaver provider. We see value in default.

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Fisher Funds completes $310 million deal to buy KiwiSaver provider ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The deal means 270000 Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver accounts will move to Fisher Funds, although it will continue to operate as a standalone scheme.

Business Business Business Business “We intend to keep a significant number of the Kiwi Wealth team, and we intend to keep a material presence in Wellington,” McLachlan said. Fisher Funds has completed the deal to buy Kiwi Wealth, elevating it to the second-largest KiwiSaver provider.

Fisher Funds Acquires Kiwi Wealth Business | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

Kiwi Group Holdings Limited (KGHL) today announced the sale of Kiwi Wealth to Fisher Funds for NZ$310 million. Under the terms of the deal, the acquisition ...

In the meantime, it’s business as usual for the Kiwi Wealth and Fisher Funds teams as they continue to deliver for customers across New Zealand. Fisher Funds CEO Bruce McLachlan says that the acquisition is a natural extension of the company’s long-term growth plans in KiwiSaver and funds management in New Zealand. Under the terms of the deal, the acquisition will see the Kiwi Wealth business integrated into Fisher Funds over time.

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Fisher Funds buys Kiwi Wealth for $310m (The National Business Review)

Kiwi Wealth, a sister company of Kiwibank, is being sold by its owners NZ Post, the Super Fund, and ACC. A seven-year distribution agreement with Kiwibank is ...

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Fisher Funds buys Kiwi Wealth for $310m (RNZ)

The deal will enlarge Fisher Funds' under management by about $9 billion to $23b, and also give it back access to default KiwiSaver provider status, ...

Once the deal is completed, Fisher Funds and Kiwi Wealth said they would start working on identifying opportunities to grow the value of the combined businesses. "Our priority is now on working closely with Kiwi Wealth to ensure a seamless transition for all members and clients involved," McLachlan said. Kiwi Wealth is part of the state-owned Kiwi Group Holdings, which includes Kiwibank, and the sale to Fisher Funds was widely tipped with the price at the lower end of expectations.

Fisher finally lands Kiwi Wealth - Good Returns (goodreturns.co.nz)

There have been concerns in the industry that Fisher Funds is buying back KiwiSaver default status after losing that position in a government review last ...

5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 In a statement Fisher Funds says it will seek to retain Kiwi Wealth’s default KiwiSaver status.

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Fisher Funds buying Kiwi Wealth for $310 million (Interest.co.nz)

Fisher Funds buying Kiwi Wealth to become third biggest KiwiSaver provider, will seek to retain default provider status.

In 2014, TA Associates helped organize a syndicated loan worth $1.77 billion for Millennium Health LLC. Most of the loan – $1.27 billion – was channelled back to TA Associates and others, who used it to hand out special dividends. [9] Landry told the Boston Globe the Dodd-Frank legislation costs TA more than $600,000 a year in compliance-related costs which would be better spent supporting job growth fueled by private equity firms such as Bain Capital and TA Associates. [10] "In 2014, TA Associates helped organize a syndicated loan worth $1.77 billion for Millennium Health LLC. Most of the loan – $1.27 billion – was channelled back to TA Associates and others, who used it to hand out special dividends. "In 2014, TA Associates helped organize a syndicated loan worth $1.77 billion for Millennium Health LLC. Most of the loan – $1.27 billion – was channelled back to TA Associates and others, who used it to hand out special dividends. [9] Landry told the Boston Globe the Dodd-Frank legislation costs TA more than $600,000 a year in compliance-related costs which would be better spent supporting job growth fueled by private equity firms such as Bain Capital and TA Associates. Read more [9] Landry told the Boston Globe the Dodd-Frank legislation costs TA more than $600,000 a year in compliance-related costs which would be better spent supporting job growth fueled by private equity firms such as Bain Capital and TA Associates. [10]" [9] Landry told the Boston Globe the Dodd-Frank legislation costs TA more than $600,000 a year in compliance-related costs which would be better spent supporting job growth fueled by private equity firms such as Bain Capital and TA Associates. Read more [8] Landry was among of the leading Super PAC donors to the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign. [8] Landry was among of the leading Super PAC donors to the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign. [8] Landry was among of the leading Super PAC donors to the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign. Combined, they'll leap frog Westpac to become the third biggest behind only ANZ and ASB. Fisher Funds says it wants to retain Kiwi Wealth’s default provider KiwiSaver status, but there's a formal approval process to be worked through.

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Fisher Funds buys Kiwi Wealth for $310 million (Mortgage Professional America)

KGHL Chair Dame Paula Rebstock said the deal will enable the Kiwi Wealth business to grow as a part of the Fisher Funds family and continue to deliver for its ...

“There will be no immediate change for customers or staff as each business will continue to operate separately.” “As a business founded in New Zealand, we’re delighted to welcome another great New Zealand business of the calibre of Kiwi Wealth into the Fisher Funds family. Our priority is now on working closely with Kiwi Wealth to ensure a seamless transition for all members and clients involved.”

Russell McVeagh Assists On Fisher Funds' Acquisition Of Kiwi ... (Scoop.co.nz)

Leading law firm Russell McVeagh is pleased to have assisted Fisher Funds on its purchase of Kiwi Wealth for NZ$310 million, coming soon after working with ...

Through the acquisition Fisher Funds will seek to retain Kiwi Wealth’s default KiwiSaver status, with a formal approval process to be worked through over the transition period. “We were delighted to work with the Fishers team again and to be trusted, with Macquarie, to get this transaction across the line in what was a very competitive and compressed process. Fisher Funds CEO Bruce McLachlan says that the acquisition is a natural extension of the company’s long-term growth plans in KiwiSaver and funds management in New Zealand.

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