Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The purpose of the FSC's Diversity and Inclusion work is to help create strategic accountability for results, provide governance and oversight of key projects and initiatives, and foster real industry-wide change and further engagement by establishing a dedicated focus on diversity and inclusion priorities.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Committee's objectives are to:

provide a platform that sets the benchmark for other industries to follow;
drive the tone from the top in terms of diversity and inclusion for the FSC Board, FSC Committees, and industry participants;
develop and promote strategies and best practices within the realms of racial, ethnic, social, sexual, and gender diversity;
inspire the next generation of financial services professionals, by elevating female role-models, and growing the pipeline of diverse leaders in the industry;
create demand for diversity and inclusion as an industry imperative and influence culture from within;
increase the number of women joining and working in financial services;
focus on key initiatives and make meaningful change happen; and
support members to consider diversity initiatives that will deliver better customer outcomes.

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Modern Slavery: what is it, why should we care and what should we do

Slavery is more present in our modern societies than many think, including in New Zealand today. In recognition of World Earth Day, we will delve into modern slavery: what is it, why should we care and what we should do.

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The launch of Empower Women

The FSC were delighted to launch Empower Women on the 27th March, an initiative to drive an enhanced focus on women and their financial confidence, wellbeing and empowerment.

The event also celebrated the merger of FSC and Women in Super NZ.

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It Starts With Action

It Starts With Action was an action-focused campaign that aimed to make impactful change in growing women's financial confidence and wellbeing. Carried out in partnership with Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, the campaign involved engaging conversations and tangible actions to grow the confidence and wellbeing of wāhine around the country.

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Allyship masterclass

We ask the question in this FSC members-only masterclass: if we are really going to advance inclusion, how do we embed a lifelong process of building and nurturing supportive relationships with under-represented, marginalised, or discriminated individuals or groups?

Link only accessible to FSC members.

Who decides the future of your business? Women in Super Breakfast

As joint CEO at home but with responsibility for 80% of buying decisions, women in the workforce are critical to the healthy functioning and sustainability of a range of businesses.

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Understanding the narrative of diversity, equity and inclusion panel discussion

DEI can often be a single focus on gender, ethnicity or diversity in the workplace but creating a sense of belonging for all, is so much more. It forms part of the ‘S’ in ESG while also relevant to up and coming conduct licensing with fair customer outcomes a priority. This discussion explored the importance of, and benefits arising from, a DEI focus within your business.

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From Zoomer to Boomer: wjhat really makes Gen Zers so different?

This session of young trailblazers looks to the latest FSC research into Generation Z in New Zealand, and what’s new, different and changing for them, bringing a realism from their perspectives on the financial services industry and beyond.

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Empower Women

The FSC are delighted to launch FSC Empower Women, an initiative to drive an enhanced focus on women and their financial confidence, wellbeing and empowerment.

If you are interested in collaboration, inspiration and driving change, we invite you to join the Empower Women community.

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Diversity Works

New Zealand’s national body for workplace diversity and inclusion.

Mind the Gap

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pay Gap Registry.

NZ Parental Leave Register

The most comprehensive database of verified parental leave policies in New Zealand.

Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA)

The FSC is a member of GFIA and its DEI Working Group.

Healthy Financial Relationships Toolkit

Find all the tools you need to have healthy conversations about money with your partner.

He Matapaki Māreikura

A place for Whai Rawa wāhine members to come and kōrero about financial capability.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion