Research and reports
CFFC's ongoing research and evaluation projects inform our thought leadership on retirement policy, and give us a deeper understanding of the level of financial capability in New Zealand, and how it compares to that of people around the world.
Our policy research forms an evidence base on which we make recommendations to government; our financial capability research enables us to work across government and with other organisations to help improve New Zealanders' financial capability in the future.
Latest research
The Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Wellbeing
In April 2020 during the last two weeks of Level 4 lockdown, CFFC surveyed 3000 people on the effects of COVID-19 on their financial wellbeing. This was part of a study being undertaken in eight countries. The New Zealand results will be updated as those of other countries come to hand.
Retirement Policy Research and Reports
Financial Capability Research and Reports
IPSOS Focus Group Research
Research company IPSOS held a series of focus groups as part of the 2019 Review of Retirement Income Policies, in which New Zealanders talked about what retirement meant to them, including from a financial perspective.
CFFC data report for the 2019 Review of Retirement Income Policies
CFFC compiled a range of data from its quarterly Barometer Financial Capability Survey to inform the 2019 Review of Retirement Income Policies. Information relates to income in retirement, KiwiSaver, public opinion on KiwiSaver fees and ethical investment, and data on assets, liabilities and labour force participation.