The End Of Bonus Bonds

31 August 2020 by Lifetime

The End Of Bonus Bonds

There has been much attention on Bonus Bonds recently with ANZ's announcement to close the scheme. But for the 1.3 million of you with a share of the $3.2 billion held in Bonus Bonds – what should you do? As is often the default position with investment scheme wind-ups, we suggest you sit tight. Now just might be the only time that Bonus Bonds have ever proved to be a worthwhile investment.

This article echos our thoughts nicely.

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RBNZ Cuts OCR to 2.5%: What It Means for Borrowers

On 8 October 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%, its largest move in more than three years.

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