Media Releases

2021

• 18 February 2021 | A new year, a new focus on health at the Financial Services Council 
• 10 February 2021 | Unlocking the potential of New Zealand’s financial front line 
• 5 February 2021 | The Financial Services Council is growing capability and capacity
• 2 February 2021 | Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to open FSC’s Get In Shape Summit
• 14 January 2021 | Get In Shape Advice Summits return for 2021  

2020

• 2 December 2020 | Financially challenged Why we need advice more than ever before and why we’re not getting it 
• 26 November 2020 | Health Funds Association of NZ to merge with the Financial Services Council
• 9 November 2020 | FSC release a new Disclosure Guide for the advice community
• 28 October 2020 | FSC enjoys a solid year of growth despite challenges
• 15 October 2020 | New Zealanders financial resilience shines through tough times 
• 12 October 2020 | Generations lifts off in the morning
• 2 October 2020 | KiwiSaver shows its resilience
• 24 September 2020 | FSC Generations Conference Fuels Innovation
• 16 September 2020 | FSC Launches Digital Conference for 2020
• 2 September 2020 | New knowledge hub for professional financial advice community
• 11 August 2020 | Financial Advice? The $1.5 Million Question
• 27 July 2020 | Programme released for the FSC 2020 Generations Conference
• 8 July 2020 | Countdown to the 2020 Financial Services Council Annual Conference
• 16 June 2020 | It’s not about the money – Kiwis’ tricky relationship with their finances revealed
• 25 May 2020 | COVID delivers a hit to Kiwis financial resilience
• 12 May 2020 | Life insurance industry continues to support Kiwis when they need it most
• 16 April 2020 | Finding the financial silver lining to the lockdown storm clouds (first published in the NZ Herald, 19 April 2020)
• 16 April 2020 | Financial services industry COVID-19 commitment to New Zealand
• 9 April 2020 | Financial Services Council connecting the sector
• 3 April 2020 | Managing your risk when you need it most: five important questions Kiwis are asking
• 27 March 2020 | The KiwiSaver concerns keeping us awake at night
• 24 March 2020 | Government’s response to Covid-19 commended
• 16 March 2020 | FSC guidance on Coronavirus and life insurance
• 10 March 2020 | Keep calm, carry on, and if in doubt seek advice (first published in the NZ Herald, 10 March 2020)
• 2 March 2020 | Default KiwiSaver move to balanced funds a win for KiwiSavers
• 23 January 2020 | Join your peers - over 900 registered for Get In Shape
• 23 January 2020 | Gambling on Life: The Problem of Underinsurance
• 16 January 2020 | Minister Faafoi to open 2020 Get In Shape Advice Summit

2019

• 5 December 2019 | Get In Shape Advice Summit 2020 for the financial advice community launched
• 4 December 2019 | Financial Services Council welcomes progress on insurance contract law
• 11 November 2019 | Financial Services Council – Year of Solid Growth
• 10 October 2019 | Annual KiwiSaver Report Card shows good progress
• 25 September 2019 | Financial Services Council welcomes progress on new financial conduct regime
• 17 September 2019 | Financial Services Council comment on FMA & RBNZ Review
• 12 September | Top talent recognised in the New Zealand financial services industry
• 12 September | Moments of Truth - Key Insights into the New Zealand Life Insurance Industry 
• 10 September | New Zealand’s trillion dollar KiwiSaver challenge
• 15 August | FSC Launch Towards Wellbeing Conference Programme
• 31 July | Emerging Leaders Programme Launched
• 25 July | FSC appoints expert Disciplinary Committee to uphold Code of Conduct
• 25 June | Perspective important in insurance discussion
• 11 June | Kiwis gamble on financial risk
• 6 June | KiwSaver tax confusion a timely reminder
• 30 May | Long-term focus of Wellbeing Budget welcomed
• 15 May | Workplace Savings NZ merges with the Financial Services Council to drive better consumer outcomes
• 13 May | KiwiSaver Pie grows to $58.53bn – average member balance grows to $19,246
• 30 April | FSC acknowledges Government progress on culture and conduct reform 
• 11 April | 2019 Conference Programme Released
• 8 April | Passing of FSLAB a milestone for industry
• 12 February | Financial Services Council and Workplace Savings Conference 2019 – Super Earlybird Tickets Released
• 29 January | Industry acting on culture and conduct report
• 15 January | Major regulation changes ahead
• 9 January | Five steps towards wellbeing in 2019

2018

• 20 December | Financial Services Council welcomes new member Consilium
• 12 December | Research reveals true contribution of NZ financial services industry
• 10 December | Navigating Regulation Advice Summit 2019 launched
• 4 December | Financial Services Council goes from strength to strength
• 20 November | Financial Services Council Members are listening and responding
• 5 November | Culture and Conduct Report into Retail Banks an important step
• 10 October | FSC welcomes annual KiwiSaver Report Card
• 7 September | FSC launches KiwiSaver Research Recommendations
• 6 September | Winners of top industry awards announced
• 5 September | FSC launches Code of Conduct
• 16 August | FSC ‘Shaping Futures’ Conference Nearly Sold Out
• 18 July | FMA Review sends important message to industry
• 3 July | KiwiSaver law changes welcomed
• 30 June | Research delivers a wake-up call for Generation KiwiSaver
• 16 May | Report highlights importance of transparency and disclosure
• 3 April | FSC welcomes nib as a new member
• 1 March | Know your risk profile from your tax credit: new plain English KiwiSaver glossary launched

2017

• 6 December | Great (unmet) expectations: Retirement Realities for New Zealanders
• 24 November | Navigating Regulation summit sells out
• 17 November | Financial Services Council builds momentum – new Board appointed
• 8 September | Financial Services Council Award Winners announced
• 15 August | Politics Live at the FSC & Workplace Savings Conference
• 1 August | Financial Services - Event of the Year
• 27 July | Insurance Cover for Mental Illness in New Zealand
• 06 July | KiwiSaver: Plenty to be Proud of But Don’t Pop the Champagne Yet
• 15 June | Industry Awards launch today – showcasing innovation, excellence and consumer-focus
• 8 June | AIA Joins the Financial Services Council
• 25 May | Budget 2017 reflects robust economy and a balanced approach
• 07 April | FSC appoints new staff
• 8 March | FSC welcomes changes to New Zealand Superannuation
• 2 February | FSC supports FMA’s view that good conduct is good business

2016

• 22 December | FSC newsletter: The Year in Review 2016 
• 19 December | FSC Welcomes new Cabinet and minister Jacqui Dean
• 15 February | Insurance and savings industry rethinks how to pursue collective interests
• 10 February | $1.1 billion annual claims payout for personal insurance and Annual benefit payments calculated table