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Research reveals true contribution of NZ financial services industry

12 Dec 18 - New research released by the Financial Services Council has revealed the true contribution of the broader financial services sector to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing.

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Navigating Regulation Advice Summit 2019 launched

10 Dec 18 - The Financial Services Council, the Financial Markets Authority and MBIE today launched the 2019 Navigating Regulation Advice Summits which will be held across New Zealand in March, open to all and are free to attend.

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Financial Services Council goes from strength to strength

4 Dec 18 - The Financial Services Council (FSC) held its 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week and reported strong growth across its activities.

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We are clear, as an industry that we need to take the lead in lifting standards to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.

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The KiwiSaver scheme is New Zealand’s voluntary long-term savings scheme and the FSC has made recommendations to make KiwiSaver work harder for Kiwi's.

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There are a number of risks in life, such as natural disasters, loss of income, and sickness. Our members cover 95% of the life insurance market in New Zealand.

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Financial Services Council - Five steps towards wellbeing in 2019

8 Jan 19 - The Financial Services Council watched with interest the New Zealand Government’s Wellbeing Budget announcements at the end of 2018, providing a new lens on implementing social and environmental wellbeing measures together with economic ones.

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Financial Services Council launches new Code of Conduct

5 Sep 18 -

On the eve of its national conference, the Financial Services Council (FSC) has launched a new set of standards and guidance for its members, the FSC Code of Conduct.

Developed over two years by FSC members, the Code of Conduct is designed to build the professionalism of the industry by reinforcing the need for good conduct and a strong consumer-focussed culture.

As a living code, FSC members will work to develop best practice and guidance for the Code’s nine standards, which fall into three core objectives covering ethical, communication and consumer outcomes.

It will come into force on 1 January 2019.

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Major regulation changes ahead - over 700 already registered

15 Jan 19 - Over 700 financial advisers and industry specialists signed up to the 2019 Navigating Regulation Advice Summits over the holiday period.

Richard Klipin, CEO of the Financial Services Council, said “There is major change ahead that will affect everyone that gives any form of financial advice to New Zealanders.

The Navigating Regulation Advice Summits is the place to find out what advisers need to do to keep on the right side of the upcoming regulations.”

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