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2021

27 July 2021 | Three million New Zealanders support mandatory KiwiSaver, latest research reveals
15 July 2021 | Interest from schools around the country in talking about financial literacy - in both English and te reo
15 June 2021 | The rise of the digital investor; 1.5m Kiwis use, or plan to use, micro-investing platforms
9 June 2021 | "Why Does Money Matter?" FSC launches school video competition
1 June 2021 | Over three quarters of young NZers worry about money regularly, new research reveals
20 May 2021 | Financial Services Council welcomes Budget 2021
3 March 2021 | The Financial Services Council launches conference for 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 | F SC 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 | F SC 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

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