MAS KiwiSaver Conservative Fund
Where a company has multiple ethical concerns, the total concerns percentage counts this investment once.
The average total concerns of all funds of the same risk profile is weighted by the funds' investment values.
The average total concerns of all KiwiSaver conservative funds is 3.58%.
Where companies, through their products or operations, cause harm to animals e.g., animal entertainment (such as marine parks and rodeos), livestock exports, whale meat etc.
Where companies are involved in the production or retail of fur & speciality leather products (where animals are raised purely for skins).
Uses exotic leather and fur products in its luxury ranges such as crocodile, python and ostrich. Brands containing exotic leather include Donna Karan, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Bvlgari, Céline. In addition it sells cosmetics and fragrances in China where testing on animals is required.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Procter & Gamble Co. is a consumer products company involved in home goods, cosmetics and healthcare products. The company says they are committed to being cruelty free and ending animal testing, but are still involved in animal testing their cosmetic products, particularly on ingredients for cosmetics.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Where companies are involved in the development or release of GMO plants and seeds.
Where companies are involved in the production or distribution of chemicals which are highly hazardous to human or environmental health including herbicides, pesticides and PFAS.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Acquired Credit Suisse in 2023, a bank with very poor governance which aided clients with tax evasion and money laundering. As a result, UBS has inherited ongoing regulatory fines and lawsuits relating to these failures. UBS has also been subject to lawsuits relating to its own manipulation of foreign exchange and interbank rates. It holds a provision of USD $4bn for claims (which may not be sufficient).
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Wells Fargo is a multinational financial services company which serves millions of customers in 35 countries. They have been involved in significant business ethics scandals for false inflation, cross selling and misleading customers over a period of 2002 to 2016.
Where companies are involved in significant harm to individuals or communities, through the unsafe nature of their products or delivery of services and inadequate response to evidence of harm.
The world’s largest social network (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp). Company has faced claims and legal actions due to mental health harm (notably to young people), breaches of user privacy / data rights, and the spread of misinformation. Inadequate moderating in non-English speaking countries (e.g. Myanmar) allowed the platform to be used to incite ethnic violence. Removal of content moderation from strt of 2025 increases risk of social and political harm.
Where companies are involved in significant harm to individuals or communities, through the unsafe nature of their products or delivery of services and inadequate response to evidence of harm.
Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. Repeated incidents related to the quality and safety of several of its products across drugs, devices, and consumer products. Exceptioanlly high number of liability claims relating to talc based products and links to cancers.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. Thermo Fisher DNA testing kits have been linked to surveillance and discriminatory purposes by the legal authorities in Xinjiang (a region of China) for monitoring and tracking the Muslim Uyghur ethnic group and other minorities. Evidence that DNA sequencing products continue to be distributed in China, despite the company announcing it would halt sales to the region.
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Manufactures heavy equipment including large D9 bulldozers over a long period to the Israeli military. They have been used in demolishing Palestinian homes in illegally occupied territories, constructing illegal settlements and infrastructure. Also evidence of use in other conflict-affected areas, including Myanmar and the Western Sahara. Continued supply to conflict areas indicates lack of governance over human rights impacts and international norms.
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Motorola is an American provider of communication products, video equipment, telecommunications equipment, software, systems, and services. Motorola Solutions and its subsidiary, Motorola Israel, have been accused of complicity in human rights violations due to its sale of communication products to the Israeli Ministry of Defence in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are deemed illegal under international law.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on labour rights and freedoms; including poor treatment of workers, child and forced labour, and modern slavery.
A ride and food delivery service provider. As Uber considers its drivers to be contractors, this limits their employee rights to the minimum wage, and providing the same benefits and rights as traditional taxi companies.
Where companies are involved in the manufacturing or retail of firearms, including guns, rifles, pistols, or components or services thereof.
The USA’s largest retailer by sales, selling a variety of general merchandise and grocery items. Walmart retails shotguns, pistols and ammunition at some of its stores in the USA, as well as components for firearms such as scopes (less than 1% given scale of other lines). Walmart operates stricter controls on firearms than required by US federal law.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
The world’s second largest source of plastic garbage in the world’s oceans, which has devastating impacts on our oceans, wreaking havoc on wildlife and sending plastic particles into the food chain. Alongside other large companies who use plastics, PepsiCo appeared to lobby against some improvements propopsed by the Global Plastics Treaty.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Where companies are involved in the development or release of GMO plants and seeds.
Where companies are involved in the production or distribution of chemicals which are highly hazardous to human or environmental health including herbicides, pesticides and PFAS.
The Conservative Fund invests mainly in income assets with a modest allocation to growth assets. The Fund aims to preserve capital while providing a steady return over the short to medium term. It is suitable for investors who want to take a more cautious approach and accept a smaller amount of investment risk to potentially achieve a more stable return.
MAS is proud to be a New Zealand-owned insurance and investment company that’s been enhancing the financial health and wellbeing of our Members since 1921. Originally founded by doctors for doctors, today we support all New Zealand professionals and their families with a range of insurance and investment solutions to help grow your wealth and protect what’s important. As a mutual we're owned by our Members, so we have your best interests at heart and not a single dollar goes to offshore shareholders. If you'd like to discuss your insurance or investment requirements, we'd love to talk.
| Value | $78.6M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st March 2025 |
| Members | 1,716 |
| Fund started | 1st Oct. 2007 |
| Total annual fund fees | 0.85% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.66% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.19% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
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Brendan O’Donovan |
Currently: Chair Investment Committee (7 years, 9 months)
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Daniel Mead |
Currently: Head of Investment (1 years, 8 months)
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Hayden Griffiths |
Currently: Head of Asset Allocation, JBWere (28 years, 11 months)
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Rickey Ward |
Currently: Australasian Equity Manager, JBWere (10 years, 11 months)
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Fergus Mcdonald |
Currently: Head of Bonds and Currency, Nikko Asset Management (24 years, 9 months)
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This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Past annual returns for this fund are after fees and taxes. Please note that higher past returns do not always mean higher future returns.
| Year | Market Average | Fund Annual Return |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.91% | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 6.48% | 6.13% |
| 2023 | -1.85% | -2.55% |
| 2022 | -0.74% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 8.94% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 0.61% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 4.19% | 3.27% |
| 2018 | 3.58% | 3.62% |
| 2017 | 4.10% | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 3.52% | 1.81% |
The market average is the average return for funds of the same risk category, sourced from the Commission for Financial Capability's Sorted website. The fund information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund
New Zealand Int Fixed Interest
Jbwere Premium Custody Call Account - NZD
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents
Chorus Limited 4.35% 06/12/2028
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest BBB
Kiwibank 6.254% 19/10/2028
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A+
New Zealand Government 1.5% 15/05/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
New Zealand Government 4.5% 15/05/2035
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Auckland International Airport 6.22% 02/11/2029
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A-
Westpac New Zealand 6.73% 14/02/2034
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency 3.50% 14/04/2033
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
ASB Bank 5.524% 21/06/2027
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AA-
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10.0% | 10.31% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 25.0% | 26.74% |
| International Fixed Interest | 45.0% | 43.18% |
| Australasian Equities | 6.0% | 5.86% |
| International Equities | 14.0% | 13.91% |
| Listed Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
This data is compiled by Mindful Money from the fund information and portfolios
that each
KiwiSaver
fund has
filed with the Disclose register to 31st March 2025 and Mindful Money
analysis of funds within those portfolios. The list of companies of concern has
been drawn from ratings agencies and public sources, including the Norwegian
Sovereign Fund, NZ Super Fund, Sustainalytics and research organisations.
Please note that companies may breach more than one of these areas of
concern.
The listing of companies of concern is based on definitions used in Mindful Money's
methodology. These definitions may
be different from the exclusions policy and definitions applied by the fund provider.
Mindful Money uses the term Mindful Funds as our standard
for ethical investment and responsible investment. This does not imply that
other funds are unethical or that the fund providers that do not meet these
standards are unethical providers.
Where companies, through their products or operations, cause harm to animals e.g., animal entertainment (such as marine parks and rodeos), livestock exports, whale meat etc.
Where companies are involved in the production or retail of fur & speciality leather products (where animals are raised purely for skins).
Uses exotic leather and fur products in its luxury ranges such as crocodile, python and ostrich. Brands containing exotic leather include Donna Karan, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Bvlgari, Céline. In addition it sells cosmetics and fragrances in China where testing on animals is required.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Procter & Gamble Co. is a consumer products company involved in home goods, cosmetics and healthcare products. The company says they are committed to being cruelty free and ending animal testing, but are still involved in animal testing their cosmetic products, particularly on ingredients for cosmetics.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Where companies are involved in the development or release of GMO plants and seeds.
Where companies are involved in the production or distribution of chemicals which are highly hazardous to human or environmental health including herbicides, pesticides and PFAS.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
L'Oréal is a personal care company and cosmetics company concentrating on hair colour, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, and hair care. The company states that its products are sold in countries where animal testing of cosmetic products is required by law.
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Acquired Credit Suisse in 2023, a bank with very poor governance which aided clients with tax evasion and money laundering. As a result, UBS has inherited ongoing regulatory fines and lawsuits relating to these failures. UBS has also been subject to lawsuits relating to its own manipulation of foreign exchange and interbank rates. It holds a provision of USD $4bn for claims (which may not be sufficient).
Where low standards of ethics create harm because of poor culture and inappropriate incentives, inadequate governance and oversight, and incidents of bribery and corruption.
Wells Fargo is a multinational financial services company which serves millions of customers in 35 countries. They have been involved in significant business ethics scandals for false inflation, cross selling and misleading customers over a period of 2002 to 2016.
Where companies are involved in significant harm to individuals or communities, through the unsafe nature of their products or delivery of services and inadequate response to evidence of harm.
The world’s largest social network (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp). Company has faced claims and legal actions due to mental health harm (notably to young people), breaches of user privacy / data rights, and the spread of misinformation. Inadequate moderating in non-English speaking countries (e.g. Myanmar) allowed the platform to be used to incite ethnic violence. Removal of content moderation from strt of 2025 increases risk of social and political harm.
Where companies are involved in significant harm to individuals or communities, through the unsafe nature of their products or delivery of services and inadequate response to evidence of harm.
Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. Repeated incidents related to the quality and safety of several of its products across drugs, devices, and consumer products. Exceptioanlly high number of liability claims relating to talc based products and links to cancers.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on human rights and freedoms including customary rights of indigenous people.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells scientific instruments and laboratory equipment, diagnostics consumables, and life science reagents. Thermo Fisher DNA testing kits have been linked to surveillance and discriminatory purposes by the legal authorities in Xinjiang (a region of China) for monitoring and tracking the Muslim Uyghur ethnic group and other minorities. Evidence that DNA sequencing products continue to be distributed in China, despite the company announcing it would halt sales to the region.
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Manufactures heavy equipment including large D9 bulldozers over a long period to the Israeli military. They have been used in demolishing Palestinian homes in illegally occupied territories, constructing illegal settlements and infrastructure. Also evidence of use in other conflict-affected areas, including Myanmar and the Western Sahara. Continued supply to conflict areas indicates lack of governance over human rights impacts and international norms.
Where a company is complicit in its products or services enabling violations of the Geneva Convention and infringement of the rights of individuals in war or conflict situations.
Motorola is an American provider of communication products, video equipment, telecommunications equipment, software, systems, and services. Motorola Solutions and its subsidiary, Motorola Israel, have been accused of complicity in human rights violations due to its sale of communication products to the Israeli Ministry of Defence in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are deemed illegal under international law.
Where the actions of companies have violated global standards on labour rights and freedoms; including poor treatment of workers, child and forced labour, and modern slavery.
A ride and food delivery service provider. As Uber considers its drivers to be contractors, this limits their employee rights to the minimum wage, and providing the same benefits and rights as traditional taxi companies.
Where companies are involved in the manufacturing or retail of firearms, including guns, rifles, pistols, or components or services thereof.
The USA’s largest retailer by sales, selling a variety of general merchandise and grocery items. Walmart retails shotguns, pistols and ammunition at some of its stores in the USA, as well as components for firearms such as scopes (less than 1% given scale of other lines). Walmart operates stricter controls on firearms than required by US federal law.
Where companies, through their products or operations, are involved in environmental degradation e.g., pollution, chemical spills.
The world’s second largest source of plastic garbage in the world’s oceans, which has devastating impacts on our oceans, wreaking havoc on wildlife and sending plastic particles into the food chain. Alongside other large companies who use plastics, PepsiCo appeared to lobby against some improvements propopsed by the Global Plastics Treaty.
Where companies are involved in testing products on animals for cosmetic, personal care, household product, chemical and other uses. We do not include companies which conduct animal testing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, biotechnology, human food, or pet food.
Where companies are involved in the development or release of GMO plants and seeds.
Where companies are involved in the production or distribution of chemicals which are highly hazardous to human or environmental health including herbicides, pesticides and PFAS.
The Conservative Fund invests mainly in income assets with a modest allocation to growth assets. The Fund aims to preserve capital while providing a steady return over the short to medium term. It is suitable for investors who want to take a more cautious approach and accept a smaller amount of investment risk to potentially achieve a more stable return.
MAS is proud to be a New Zealand-owned insurance and investment company that’s been enhancing the financial health and wellbeing of our Members since 1921. Originally founded by doctors for doctors, today we support all New Zealand professionals and their families with a range of insurance and investment solutions to help grow your wealth and protect what’s important. As a mutual we're owned by our Members, so we have your best interests at heart and not a single dollar goes to offshore shareholders. If you'd like to discuss your insurance or investment requirements, we'd love to talk.
| Value | $78.6M NZD |
| Period of data report | 31st March 2025 |
| Members | 1,716 |
| Fund started | 1st Oct. 2007 |
| Total annual fund fees | 0.85% |
| Total performance based fees | 0.0% |
| Manager's basic fee | 0.66% |
| Other management and administration charges | 0.19% |
| Total other charges | 0.0 |
| Total other charges currency | NZD |
|
Brendan O’Donovan |
Currently: Chair Investment Committee (7 years, 9 months)
|
|
Daniel Mead |
Currently: Head of Investment (1 years, 8 months)
|
|
Hayden Griffiths |
Currently: Head of Asset Allocation, JBWere (28 years, 11 months)
|
|
Rickey Ward |
Currently: Australasian Equity Manager, JBWere (10 years, 11 months)
|
|
Fergus Mcdonald |
Currently: Head of Bonds and Currency, Nikko Asset Management (24 years, 9 months)
|
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Past annual returns for this fund are after fees and taxes. Please note that higher past returns do not always mean higher future returns.
| Year | Market Average | Fund Annual Return |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.91% | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 6.48% | 6.13% |
| 2023 | -1.85% | -2.55% |
| 2022 | -0.74% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 8.94% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 0.61% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 4.19% | 3.27% |
| 2018 | 3.58% | 3.62% |
| 2017 | 4.10% | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 3.52% | 1.81% |
The market average is the average return for funds of the same risk category, sourced from the Commission for Financial Capability's Sorted website. The fund information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
Hunter Global Fixed Interest Fund
New Zealand Int Fixed Interest
Jbwere Premium Custody Call Account - NZD
New Zealand Cash and Equivalents
Chorus Limited 4.35% 06/12/2028
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest BBB
Kiwibank 6.254% 19/10/2028
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A+
New Zealand Government 1.5% 15/05/2031
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
New Zealand Government 4.5% 15/05/2035
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
Auckland International Airport 6.22% 02/11/2029
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A-
Westpac New Zealand 6.73% 14/02/2034
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest A
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency 3.50% 14/04/2033
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AAA
ASB Bank 5.524% 21/06/2027
New Zealand NZ Fixed Interest AA-
| Type | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10.0% | 10.31% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 25.0% | 26.74% |
| International Fixed Interest | 45.0% | 43.18% |
| Australasian Equities | 6.0% | 5.86% |
| International Equities | 14.0% | 13.91% |
| Listed Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unlisted Properties | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Commodities | 0.0% | 0.0% |
How the money in this fund is invested by asset type.
This information has been sourced from the quarterly data that each KiwiSaver fund has filed with Disclose register to 31st March 2025.
