Strategy & Purpose

Strategy

The FSC's vision is to grow the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders and we have three areas of strategic intent:

• Strong & sustainable consumer outcomes
• Sustainability of the financial services sector
• Increasing professionalism and trust of the industry

• Policy
• Regulation and advocacy
• Community of professionals
• Consumer
• Industry best practice
• Leadership and insight

Purpose

The FSC's purpose is to: 

• be recognised as an organisation that represents the interests of the New Zealand financial services industry, including to regulators and Government;

• promote best practice and integrity in the financial services industry, including through the institution of codes of conduct, standards and the publication of guidance for industry participants; 

• promote the financial services industry for the economic benefit of New Zealand and to enhance the sustainability of the industry, whilst recognising the primacy of the interests of consumers;

• develop and promote evidence-based policies and practices designed to assist New Zealanders to build and protect their wealth;

• promote the financial services industry as a medium for investment and protection for consumers;

• promote, assist and generally advance the interests of members.