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Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand
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Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand

FSC25 Conference: Transforming for Tomorrow

FSC25 Conference: Transforming for Tomorrow

FSC welcomes KiwiSaver investment in unlisted assets
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FSC welcomes KiwiSaver investment in unlisted assets

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Life Insurance Industry Spotlight December 2024
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Life Insurance Industry Spotlight December 2024

Life Insurance Special Interest Group Networking Event
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Life Insurance Special Interest Group Networking Event

KiwiSaver Industry Spotlight December 2024
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KiwiSaver Industry Spotlight December 2024

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4 February 2025

Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic update

FSC was delighted to host Outlook 2025 where leaders from the political, regulatory and economic spheres provided key insights for the year ahead.

Attendees gained valuable insights and heard 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.

See the replays here.

4 February 2025
6 March 2025

Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand

See our latest Insights and Trends research report which highlights a growing issue - women retiring with significantly less savings than men, with the gender retirement gap not improving.

This edition explores the relationship between women and finances in support of International Women’s Day 2025. Our goal is to inspire inclusion and help build a more equitable, inclusive world for women.

Download the report here.

6 March 2025
11 March 2025

Breaking the cycle of financial insecurity for Kiwi women

FSC's Empower Women hosted a lunch in Auckland and Wellington to explore some concerning financial challenges alongside the solutions and the aspiration women have for their lives. 

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson examined the troubling trends for women and older New Zealanders in retirement, as highlighted by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, and how we can start to tackle them. Victoria Crockford, Project Director of the Coalition to End Women's Homelessness, will speak about the homelessness issue and the related research.

Read more about the event here.

11 March 2025
20 March 2025

Sold Out: Empower & Elevate - Women in Finance Leadership Series: Leading Change

A collaboration between INFINZ, FSC and FSC's Empower Women, this event is second in a series designed to collaborate and facilitate a more inclusive industry for the benefit of business, the financial services sector and customers, with an introduction from Minister for Women, Hon. Nicola Grigg.

Read more about the event here.

20 March 2025
10 - 11 September 2025

FSC25 Conference: Transforming for Tomorrow

The FSC invites you to the FSC25 Conference, our flagship event taking place on 10-11 September 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

This year’s theme, "Transforming for Tomorrow," sets the stage for a powerful call to action – a strategic blueprint for growth to drive macro-level change and foster collaboration toward a future where all New Zealanders can feel financially confident and secure.

Find out more and register here.

10 - 11 September 2025
Money and You

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 understanding KiwiSaver, breaking down financial news 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.