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Our Story
We always knew that Aotearoa is pretty choice at creating innovative, leading-edge tech that no one else in the world has come up with yet – and now we have proof! We were proud to be connected to BIF companies, sharing in their success.
We were named as a Responsible Investment Leader in 2021 by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.
Shift gears on your KiwiSaver account with Booster’s Geared Growth Fund – Winner of the Canstar Outstanding Value – Aggressive KiwiSaver Fund Award 2021.
Booster Innovation Fund (NZX: BIF) invests in early stage startups being developed right here in NZ. It's our way of supporting the next generation of innovative Kiwi startups.
We welcomed Otago Innovation Ltd to the NZ Innovation Booster partnership, investing in tech start-ups and research coming out of University of Otago.
We opened up access to our budgeting app, making it free for all New Zealanders – not just Booster members. We also gave it a new name – mybudgetpal.
We updated and refreshed mybooster, giving members an enhanced customer experience and improved account management, tools and resources.
We launched our SRI Moderate fund, completing our suite of socially responsible investment funds and giving our KiwiSaver members more choices to invest ethically.
We invested in two new research companies: Rekover Therapeutics (Multiple sclerosis drug research) and Inhibit Coatings (antimicrobial coatings).
A unique gravity-fed wine-making site, Mahana Estates is a significant addition to the Tahi portfolio.
We want to help our members make sense of money. So, we designed a money management tool, Budget builder (now called mybudgetpal), to help our members get a handle on their spending.
This achievement marks our ongoing commitment to help New Zealanders live financially secure lives.
We listed PLPF on the NXZ to open up access and offer more flexibility for retail investors.
PLPF is a specialised portfolio of unlisted New Zealand agricultural and horticultural land and other property investments.
Booster becomes the first accredited financial services provider with CoGo and awarded their new Responsible Investing badge - developed in conjunction with RIAA.
We formed a partnership with Wellington UniVentures (previously Viclink) to provide funding to commercialise world-leading innovations and breakthrough research coming out of Victoria University of Wellington.
We saw an opportunity to invest in successful New Zealand companies but couldn’t find an existing investment fund offering the long-term, yield focus and partnering approach that we wanted. So, we created our own.
We knew it was time for a change. We wanted to update how we presented ourselves in the market to better reflect who we are, and where we’re headed. Booster captures our energy and ethos.
We become the first KiwiSaver scheme provider to offer independently certified socially responsible investment funds. Our SRI funds are accredited by RIAA.
Our KiwiSaver scheme is making waves in the industry. So much so, we’re appointed by the New Zealand government as a default KiwiSaver scheme provider.
Set up by a group of experienced industry experts, Booster (or, back then, Grosvenor Financial Services Group) knew there was a better way to help New Zealanders to save. We wanted to offer something unique to what the international conglomerates were offering.
Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made is a Certificate of Licence that grants a business the right to label their products and services with the iconic Kiwi trademark.
The New Zealand Made trademark is relied upon by over 1400 New Zealand manufacturers to differentiate their products and services in New Zealand and with key trading partners like the United States, China, India, UK and Australia.
RIAA certified
Responsible Returns helps you find, compare and choose responsible and ethical superannuation, banking and investment products that best match your interests.
**Booster SRI funds have been certified by the RIAA according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program.
See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details. The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold a Financial Advice Provider licence.
Mindful Money
Mindful Money is a charity that promotes ethical investment. They know that many New Zealanders want to invest ethically but don't have the objective information and research to compare the options. Mindful Money want to empower all New Zealanders to be responsible for how they invest their savings. Starting off with KiwiSaver funds they have now introduced Investment Funds.
Living Wage Employer
The Living Wage rate is voluntary and is paid by employers who want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity.
The current 2022-23 Living Wage, announced on April 1 is $23.65, implemented on 1 September 2022 for all accredited Living Wage employers. This increases the rate from $22.75 in 2021 and $22.10 in 2020.
Wellington UniVentures
Building on our purpose to lift lives everywhere with knowledge, Wellington UniVentures works with our University innovators to shape their research into initiatives that create impact. They do this by connecting them with partners, industry and investors to enable the growth and development of their idea or invention.
With time, development and Wellington UniVentures’ support, these ideas can become life changing initiatives focused on solving problems and building stronger societies.
Climate Change Action
Climate Action 100+ is an investor-led initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change.
Engagement through Climate Action 100+ focuses on companies who have a major role to play in the transition to a net-zero emissions economy.
CDP Global
CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 20 years they have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide.
Investor Group on Climate Change
Investor Group on Climate Change are the leading network for Australian and New Zealand investors to understand and respond to the risks and opportunities of climate change.
Investor Group on Climate Change mission:
We will deliver real and accelerated progress on climate change by connecting, collaborating, and advocating on behalf of investors to responsibly manage climate risks and opportunities, and drive sustainable returns for investors and the beneficiaries they represent.