Grow the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
FSC events, research, media and more
Managing Risk Through Challenging Times
FSC sees opportunities for increased contributions to KiwiSaver following FMA’s KiwiSaver report
Financial Services Council sees year of growth and resilience for the financial services sector, and welcomes 2025 Board
What's happening in financial services
Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic Update
KiwiSaver Industry Spotlight September 2024
Life Insurance Industry Spotlight September 2024
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& FUNDS
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ADVICE
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What the FSC has been doing recently
FSC24 Conference
The New Zealand financial services sector and beyond came together at our flagship conference in September, as we discussed consumer resilience and prosperity.
We heard from the country's leaders and gathered key insights to inform the growth of organisations, built connections with the who's who of the financial services industry and celebrated outstanding work and excellence at the FSC Awards 2024.
Money & You: Consumer Resilience and the Road to Prosperity Research report
We've released our latest Money & You research, which reveals that many New Zealanders are facing the tough choice between relieving immediate financial pressures or saving for the future.
This edition centres on the financial capability and resilience of New Zealanders in the short, medium and long-term.
Download the report here.
Kirk Hope commences as CEO of the FSC
We are delighted to welcome Kirk Hope as the CEO of the FSC.
"I look forward to collaborating closely with the sector, regulators, and government to accelerate momentum on strategic and policy initiatives that will benefit New Zealanders for generations to come," said Mr. Hope.
See the full media release here.
Empower & Elevate - Women in Finance Leadership Finance: Inspiring Success
Driven by a joint recognition and need for inclusive leadership that addresses the issues for working women who are already in leadership or are just starting their career journey, INFINZ, FSC and FSC’s Empower Women came together for an event series to create impactful change.
Click here to watch the replay and see the top tips shared by speakers.
Money & You: Managing Risk Through Challenging Times research report
We've released our latest Money & You research, which reveals that the cost-of-living crisis is impacting New Zealanders choice to protect their health and life through insurance.
This edition highlights that a significant knowledge gap persists among New Zealanders around financial risk management.
Download the report here.
Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic update
Join us for Outlook 2025 where leaders from the political, regulatory and economic spheres will provide key insights for 2025.
Attendees will gain valuable insights and hear keynote addresses from Hon. Andrew Bayly, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Samantha Barrass, Chief Executive of the Financial Markets Authority and Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics.
Find out more information and register here.
Our initiative to help Kiwis grow their financial confidence and wellbeing.
Money and You is a resource for all New Zealanders with tips, insights and conversations designed to grow financial confidence and wellbeing. From getting a handle on your KiwiSaver to mental health and staying safe online, we cover it all. The content is grounded in FSC research and draws on experts from our member organisations and industry partners, but it's written in an accessible way – without the jargon.