ROPS approved
Booster SuperScheme is a Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (ROPS) and can receive transfers of retirement savings from a UK pension scheme.
Keep your money in UK pounds
When you transfer your UK pension, you can choose to keep your money in UK pounds until you’re ready to convert it to New Zealand Dollars.
Or, keep your money in NZD and GBP
Or you can choose to hold your transferred money in a combination of both sterling and New Zealand dollar investment portfolios.
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KiwiSaver stepping-stone
You can join the Booster SuperScheme if you’re a resident of NZ but not yet eligible for to join KiwiSaver. Once you’re a permanent resident, you can transfer your savings to KiwiSaver with the exception of any UK pension money.
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Conservative funds
Moderate to low returns over a shorter time frame.
Usually the right pick if:
You’re going to need access to your money fairly soon or if you have low tolerance for ups and downs in your fund’s value.
0-5yrs
Minimum suggested investment timeframe
1-3
Risk indicator (risk/return)
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Balanced funds
Less volatile than a growth fund likely to grow faster than a conservative fund.
Usually the right pick if:
You don't need to spend your investment soon but need it in the medium term — say, within 5-10 years.
5+yrs
Minimum suggested investment timeframe
4
Risk indicator (risk/return)
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Growth funds
Higher returns over the long term.
Usually the right pick if:
You need higher growth in your investment over the long term, and won’t panic if you see your account balance rise and fall.
7+yrs
Minimum suggested investment timeframe
4-7
Risk indicator (risk/return)