How do I set up an Investment Fund?

How do I set up an Investment Fund?

Applying for an Investment Fund account only takes a few minutes online here.

You'll need to provide your IRD number and photo ID like a passport and driver's licence. Once we've completed our verification checks, we'll send you information about how to access your online account and make your first deposit.

We also accept applications for joint, children and trust accounts. There's more information about these in the relevant FAQs.

Once you've set up an Investment Fund, it is easy to add another one. You can hold up to ten Investment Funds (one of each) per member number.
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