Life Insurance
Lump sum payment if you were to pass away or are diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Auckland, 18 September 2023
AIA NZ is pleased to announce a partnership with leading New Zealand investment funds manager, Smartshares Limited (Smartshares) – a subsidiary of NZX.
The partnership ensures an efficient and cost-effective transition of AIA NZ’s $500 million unit-linked policy portfolio into SuperLife funds including NZ Cash, International Equities, Australasian Equities, US Equities, European and Asia Pacific Equities, and International and New Zealand Fixed Income.
Len Elikhis, AIA NZ’s Chief Product & Investments Officer says, “AIA NZ’s partnership with Smartshares has enabled us to optimise our investment strategy to meet the allocation and operational needs of our legacy unit-linked policies.”
“This is a valued partnership, and we look forward to exploring opportunities to work together to ensure our investment portfolio continues to create enduring value for our customers and shareholders, as well as helping AIA NZ to deliver its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments.”
Smartshares’ Chief Investment Officer, Stuart Millar, says the partnership with AIA NZ demonstrates Smartshares’ ability to provide a total investment solution for all investor types.
“We are delighted to partner with AIA NZ to provide efficient and effective investment solutions for their unit-linked policy holders,” Stuart says.
“Smartshares has been able to create bespoke investment strategies for AIA NZ’s existing range of unit-linked funds, and AIA NZ has gained operational efficiencies by using Smartshares’ platform to automate the allocation of cashflows in an accurate and timely manner.”
These changes do not affect the asset allocations of AIA NZ’s unit-linked policy investors. AIA NZ customers will continue to receive a high level of service and should they have any questions or would like further information are advised to contact AIA NZ directly.
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For any media questions, please contact Rosalyn Lambert, AIA NZ Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs | rosalyn.lambert@aia.com
About NZX
For more than 150 years we have been committed to connecting people, businesses and capital. Our vision is to be a trusted New Zealand business delivering sustainable wealth, value and opportunities for all.
NZX operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of our markets, we provide trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services for our customers. We also own Smartshares, New Zealand's only issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and KiwiSaver provider SuperLife. NZX Wealth Technologies is a 100%-owned subsidiary delivering rich online platform functionality to enable New Zealand investment advisors and providers to efficiently manage, trade and administer their client's assets. Learn more about us at: www.nzx.com
About Smartshares
One of the most trusted names in financial wellbeing solutions in the New Zealand market, Smartshares is 100% owned by NZX.
For more than 25 years Smartshares has been caring for and nurturing the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders – with more than 177,000 members and $10.9 billion in funds under management across our KiwiSaver, investment, superannuation, and insurance solutions. www.smartshares.co.nz
About SuperLife
SuperLife is managed by Smartshares Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of NZX Limited. SuperLife provides KiwiSaver, investment, superannuation and insurance solutions and believes that a passive approach to investing will deliver better long-term results. www.superlife.co.nz
About AIA New Zealand
AIA New Zealand is a leading life insurer with almost 40 years’ experience in the New Zealand market and is part of the AIA Group, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. With a unique customer value proposition focused on life, health and wellbeing, AIA New Zealand’s purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives.