London calling for the NZ Superannuation Fund

London calling for the NZ Superannuation Fund
An external review suggests the NZ Super Fund would benefit from offices in a global financial centre. (Image: Getty)
Pattrick Smellie
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund should consider opening an international office, potentially in London, to improve its access to private market investment opportunities, according to a five-yearly independent review.Conducted by WTW, a global advisory appointed by the Treasury to review the operations of the $77 billion fund that helps pay for future state pensions, the report also suggests working from home risks damaging the fund’s high-performance culture.It also recommends that the fund pay closer attention to “fully joined-...

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